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 98/100 ("Smooth Ride") and only 11 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 11 2017Smooth Ride 43 2018Smooth Ride 45 2009Smooth Ride 62 2016Smooth Ride 75 2012Solid Pick 78 2007Solid Pick 149 2008Proceed with Caution 174 2011Proceed with Caution 187 2010Proceed with Caution 200 2014Proceed with Caution 233 2015Proceed with Caution 255 2006Proceed with Caution 318 2004Check Engine 375 2013Check Engine 585 2005Total Klunk 772 2001Total Klunk 1,044 2000Total Klunk 1,210 2002Total Klunk 1,470 2003Total Klunk 1,223
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