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2015 Ford Taurus · symptom sheet

Engine stalls or loses power while driving

  • 43owner reports
  • 58,000median miles
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Jul 9, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

124 of the 268 complaints on this car are about the fuel and propulsion. 43 of those describe stalling. Only infotainment is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 43 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (19 reports) and the throttle body (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

3 recalls on the fuel and propulsion cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

20V-692Nov 10, 2020
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Risk and remedy
Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
16V-621Aug 25, 2016
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
15V-605Sep 28, 2015
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

Risk and remedy
Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

NHTSA investigations into the fuel and propulsion on the Taurus

DP06-005opened Dec 4, 2006
Fuel system · model years 2003 to 2005

Engine stalling ffv. Closed dec 28, 2007.

NHTSA summary
ON OCTOBER 11, 2006, PUBLIC CITIZEN PETITIONED ODI TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLS CAUSED BY E85 FUEL IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 - 2005 FORD TAURUS FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES (FFV). ODI'S REVIEW OF THE PETITION AND OTHER AVAILABLE DATA FOUND A LOW STALL RATE ATTRIBUTABLE TO E-85 FUELING AND THAT THE MAIN CONCERNS,PROLONGED ENGINE START AND ROUGH IDLE DURING COLD ENGINE STARTUP AT WINTER TEMPERATURES, WERE RESOLVED BY AN ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATE.TO ENSURE THAT ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES RECEIVE THIS UPDATE, FORD INITIATED A NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN TO OFFER FREE ENGINE COMPUTER RECALIBRATION.BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THIS DEFECT PETITION IS DENIED. THIS DENIAL SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A FINDING THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RECONSIDER THIS ISSUE IF FUTURE DATA WARRANT.ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE POSTED IN THE DP06-005 PUBLIC FILE.
SQ98-008opened May 4, 1998
Electrical · model years 1991

Audio system fires. Closed may 8, 1998.

NHTSA summary
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA96-024opened Sep 30, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1991 to 1995

Engine cooling fan fires. Closed apr 15, 1997, led to recall 97V-019.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE96-033opened May 2, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1991 to 1995

Engine cooling fan fires. Closed sep 30, 1996, led to recall 97V-019.

NHTSA summary
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT A FINDING OF AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
EA93-022opened Jul 30, 1993
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1992

Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf. Closed aug 31, 1994.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE93-010opened Mar 2, 1993
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1992

Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf. Closed jul 30, 1993.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE92-014opened Feb 4, 1992
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1988 to 1990

Engine mount failure. Closed jun 25, 1992.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE91-128opened Sep 17, 1991
Electrical · model years 1986 to 1989

Fires in ignition switch. Closed jan 27, 1992.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE90-071opened Apr 2, 1990
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1986 to 1989

Brake disc hub failure. Closed jun 28, 1990.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE89-125opened Jun 1, 1989
Electrical · model years 1987 to 1988

Pwr seat malfunc - fire. Closed oct 31, 1989.

NHTSA summary
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None of these investigations covers the 2015 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 38,000 and 80,000 miles, from the 40 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“my vehicle suddenly has a wrench light pop up and the car stalls out. still runs but wont accelerate . this has happened three time to me on the interstate. took car to 3 separate mechanics and no codes were coming up. the car always starts up after it turned off but this is very dangerous. i couldve been killed.”

Filed Jul 6, 2021

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 43 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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