2004 Ford Taurus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Ford Taurus, and owners have filed 375 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2004 Ford Taurus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power adjust (seats)
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Ford Taurus have filed 375 complaints with NHTSA; 36 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 25 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,972 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 89 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Airbags seats and seatbelts useless for 6'8" 375lbs adult man. I sit within 6" of the steering wheel airbag the seatbelt goes across my bicep not my shoulder and the seat itself only goes up to the mi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2026 · Air bags
“On June 23, 2024 this 2004 Ford Taurus was in a front end collision at freeway speeds of 60 mph or higher. The driver airbag did not deploy and the driver died as a result of severe trauma to head and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2024 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Ford Taurus (Taurus Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford Taurus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Taurus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Ford Taurus | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 Ford Taurus | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 Ford Taurus | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford Taurus | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 Ford Taurus | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 Ford Taurus | 8 | 101 |
| 1987 Ford Taurus | 8 | 255 |
| 1988 Ford Taurus | 5 | 333 |
| 1989 Ford Taurus | 5 | 562 |
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 6 | 381 |
| 1991 Ford Taurus | 4 | 649 |
| 1992 Ford Taurus | 5 | 681 |
| 1993 Ford Taurus | 6 | 1,557 |
| 1994 Ford Taurus | 4 | 923 |
| 1995 Ford Taurus | 5 | 1,205 |
| 1996 Ford Taurus | 6 | 825 |
| 1997 Ford Taurus | 3 | 770 |
| 1998 Ford Taurus | 2 | 545 |
| 1999 Ford Taurus | 5 | 874 |
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 8 | 1,195 |
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 9 | 1,037 |
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 3 | 1,426 |
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 3 | 1,223 |
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 1 | 375 |
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 0 | 774 |
| 2006 Ford Taurus | 2 | 318 |
| 2007 Ford Taurus | 0 | 149 |
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 1 | 175 |
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 0 | 64 |
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 3 | 204 |
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 4 | 187 |
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 5 | 79 |
| 2013 Ford Taurus | 9 | 584 |
| 2014 Ford Taurus | 5 | 229 |
| 2015 Ford Taurus | 6 | 277 |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | 4 | 81 |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 4 | 44 |
| 2018 Ford Taurus | 4 | 50 |
| 2019 Ford Taurus | 2 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2004 Ford Taurus
How do I know if my 2004 Ford Taurus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Ford Taurus; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V330000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.