Ford Fusion vs Ford Taurus
For 2008–2019 models, the Ford Taurus has 30.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 78.5 for the Ford Fusion. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2008–2019), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Fusion
78.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.6× the Ford Taurus’s rate
- Complaints
- 21,796
- Sold
- 2,775,890
- Recall campaigns
- 48
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010–2012. Fewest: 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 52,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 91,500 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 90,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 67,927 mi
Ford Taurus
30.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
61% fewer than the Ford Fusion
- Complaints
- 1,950
- Sold
- 638,976
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2013–2015. Fewest: 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 92,000 mi
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Coil and leaf springs
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,522 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 90,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 87,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Fusion or the Ford Taurus?
For 2008–2019 models, the Ford Taurus has 30.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Fusion has 78.5, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Fusion?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Fusion is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 75,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Taurus?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Taurus is stalling and no-start, typically around 92,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion and Ford Taurus years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Fusion: 2008 and 2010–2012; Ford Taurus: 2013–2015.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.