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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape Reliability Comparisons

Ford Taurus Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability:
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You won't find Ford Taurus or Ford Escape reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford Taurus and the Ford Escape truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Taurus and Ford Escape reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Taurus and the Ford Escape were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Taurus and the Ford Escape have been recently.

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Ford Taurus Reliability through March 31, 2013

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Ford Escape 45 Escapes, 4.8 months of data per Escape, average 4700 miles

Most reported repairs for misaligned doors or door handles that can stick open in cold weather.67
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Escape 26 Escapes, 9.5 months of data per Escape, average 11500 miles34
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Taurus   10 Tauri, 9.7 months of data per Taurus, average 11800 miles

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2011 Ford Escape 37 Escapes, 9.1 months of data per Escape, average 20400 miles25
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Taurus 46 Tauri, 9.9 months of data per Taurus, average 23600 miles29
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Escape 44 Escapes, 8.7 months of data per Escape, average 36000 miles57
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Taurus 50 Tauri, 10.0 months of data per Taurus, average 33900 miles

Redesigned. Common problems with chrome peeling off tail lights, grinding brakes, and optional massaging seats.62
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Taurus   14 Tauri, 7.3 months of data per Taurus, average 67200 miles

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2009 Ford Escape 52 Escapes, 10.3 months of data per Escape, average 46400 miles61
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Escape 55 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 59800 miles

Redesigned for this model year.30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Taurus 63 Tauri, 10.1 months of data per Taurus, average 65500 miles

Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood. 55
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford Escape 25 Escapes, 8.1 months of data per Escape, average 98300 miles77
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Taurus   11 Tauri, 7.9 months of data per Taurus, average 94000 miles

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2006 Ford Escape 37 Escapes, 9.9 months of data per Escape, average 82000 miles62
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford Taurus   21 Tauri, 9.5 months of data per Taurus, average 96500 miles

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2005 Ford Escape 45 Escapes, 7.9 months of data per Escape, average 94200 miles41
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Ford Taurus   14 Tauri, 8.2 months of data per Taurus, average 96800 miles

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2004 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 7.6 months of data per Escape, average 106700 miles

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2003 Ford Escape 26 Escapes, 9.1 months of data per Escape, average 139400 miles66
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Ford Taurus 28 Tauri, 8.1 months of data per Taurus, average 122300 miles105
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford Taurus   19 Tauri, 9.1 months of data per Taurus, average 122900 miles

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2002 Ford Escape   18 Escapes, 6.6 months of data per Escape, average 103200 miles

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2001 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 8.1 months of data per Escape, average 119000 miles

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2001 Ford Taurus 27 Tauri, 8.3 months of data per Taurus, average 114200 miles107
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Ford Taurus 29 Tauri, 7.4 months of data per Taurus, average 139000 miles117
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Ford Taurus   13 Tauri, 7.2 months of data per Taurus, average 148900 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Taurus

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Taurus Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Ford Taurus: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 IMHO This is the Best Car Ever.....<br />
It is a Ford Made by the Ford Motor Company of the USA. Ford has never taken money from the Government like the other two USA car makers.<br />
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I am a 40 year plus GM buyer but not in 2011. <br />
I own a Ford now and it will either be the last car I ever own or I may just buy another Ford when I wear this one out.<br />
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Right now I have 20,000 miles on it and the only maintenance has been oil/filter change and new wiper blades. I saved the original blades for spares since they were in fine condition and just wanted to be extra prepared for our trip.<br />
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Again.....Best Car Ever.....<br />
No I do not work for Ford. This is just an awesome automobile.
2011 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 IMHO This is the Best Car Ever.....<br />
It is a Ford Made by the Ford Motor Company of the USA. Ford has never taken money from the Government like the other two USA car makers.<br />
<br />
I am a 40 year plus GM buyer but not in 2011. <br />
I own a Ford now and it will either be the last car I ever own or I may just buy another Ford when I wear this one out.<br />
<br />
Right now I have 20,000 miles on it and the only maintenance has been oil/filter change and new wiper blades. I saved the original blades for spares since they were in fine condition and just wanted to be extra prepared for our trip.<br />
<br />
Again.....Best Car Ever.....<br />
No I do not work for Ford. This is just an awesome automobile.
2009 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Reported reliability is excellent
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 No problems with this one or previous owned taurus in over 100 K miles.
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 top notch - equal to honda/toyota
2004 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Duratec V-6 is bulletproof, one best engines Ford has ever made.
2003 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The car does not need much maintenance to keep running well for a long period of time. It can take high mileage.
2002 4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Drivetrain is rock solid; this car is dependable and starts up and goes day in and day out. Very reliable transportation. Note: Ford maintenance schedule followed precisely.
2002 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Few problems. Inexpensive to fix.
2002 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Has never been to the shop for any reason even after 80000 miles. Taken vehicle on countless roadtrips, and it has always done great.
Reliability and Durability of the Ford Taurus: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2001 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Taurus completely fell apart on me, starting at a whopping 90K miles. The insides hold together well, but everything important, the powertrain, suspension, etc., failed at very ripe ages.

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