What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Ford Taurus?

EPA figures for the 2004 Ford Taurus reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Taurus. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Taurus?

Owners have filed 482 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Taurus, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2004 Ford Taurus

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	25	20	444
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	20	444
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Gasoline or E85	17	25	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 16E026000

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October

Campaign 04V330000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

482 complaints filed by owners for this model year (48 involving a crash, 17 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Vehicle Speed Control 166 Power Train 74 Electrical System 26

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.