Best Year to Buy a Ford Taurus
Reliability rankings across 20 model years, based on NHTSA owner complaints
Based on 20 model years of NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Ford Taurus is the most reliable year to buy with a Klunk Score of 96/100 ("Smooth Ride") and only 18 owner complaints. The 2003 model year is the least reliable with 1,223 complaints and a score of 5/100 ("Total Klunk").
All Years Ranked
2019Smooth Ride 18 2017Smooth Ride 44 2018Smooth Ride 52 2009Smooth Ride 62 2012Solid Pick 79 2016Solid Pick 85 2007Solid Pick 149 2008Proceed with Caution 174 2011Proceed with Caution 187 2010Proceed with Caution 201 2014Proceed with Caution 235 2015Proceed with Caution 281 2006Proceed with Caution 318 2004Check Engine 375 2013Check Engine 591 2005Total Klunk 772 2002Total Klunk 1,470 2000Total Klunk 1,210 2001Total Klunk 1,044 2003Total Klunk 1,223
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5