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Ford Taurus warranty claim denied?
966 manufacturer communications on file
3 warranty extensions / campaigns 1981–2019 model years covered
If your warranty claim on a Ford Taurus was just denied, you're not alone, and the decision may not be the final word. Ford has filed 966 manufacturer communications with NHTSA for the Taurus across its 1981–2019 production run, including 3 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues such as hard-start conditions on E85 fuel tied to powertrain control module calibration, and an engine replacement program. Beyond these extensions, technical service bulletins describe recurring documented concerns, from transaxle internal harness and fluid-level issues to driveability conditions on certain V6 and flex-fuel engines and a 2024 note on transmission seal kit supply delays during repairs.
A denial from a dealer or manufacturer representative reflects one interpretation of your claim at one point in time. When a vehicle's documented issue history, service records, and the specific denial reasoning are compared side by side, many denials turn out to be challengeable. This is exactly what a free assessment is designed to do: review your paperwork against the manufacturer's own published bulletins and extension programs to identify whether your situation may qualify for reconsideration, and lay out the realistic options available to you.
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What Ford has documented for the Taurus
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2006-12-06 · 0607
Warranty extension EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES WITH HARD START WHEN OPERATING ON E85 FUEL, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES WH...
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2001-01-01 · 00M09
Warranty extension INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH
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2001-01-01 · 00M10
Warranty extension INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH
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· 051113
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS-3.0L 2V AND FLEX FUEL ENGINE. *SC
· 051115
DTCS P0760 AND P0763-4F50N TRANSAXLE-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/15/2005. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A SHORTED TRANSAXLE INTERNAL HARNESS, CAUSED BY A SHARP EDGE ON THE INSIDE OF THE SIDE COV...
· 05145
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC
· 0751
3.0L 4V - MIL ON - WITH MULTIPLE COIL DTC CODES. *KB
· 19087
TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT
2024-10-10 · SSM 53040
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions....
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2024-05-27 · TSB 24-2165
This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 20...
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2024-04-24 · SSM 52476
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov...
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2024-04-03 · SSM 52410
Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications...
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2024-03-06 · SSM 52335
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak i...
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2024-03-01 · SSM 52314
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorr...
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2023-06-08 · SAN-Vol1 I1
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. T...
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2022-12-16 · SSM 51261
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat...
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2022-07-29 · SSM 50975
Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassÃÂÃÂÃÂî/LincolnWayÃÂÃÂÃÂî app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T...
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2022-06-16 · SSM 50861
Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission and built on 2-Nov-2015 and through 1-Feb-2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (...
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2022-02-17 · SSM 50502
Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Dut...
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2021-12-23 · SSM 50375
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to...
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2021-10-31 · 21B12
Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Explorer Police Inceptor - Utility / Taurus Police Inceptor -Sedan Vehicles equipped with Front Door Ballistic Panels Front Door Ballistic Panel Replac...
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2021-08-27 · SSM 50067
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0...
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2021-08-25 · SSM 50064
Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the...
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2021-08-16 · SSM 50039
Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is...
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2021-06-02 · TSB 21-2175
Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/...
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Common questions
Why was my Ford Taurus warranty claim denied?
Denials happen for many reasons, including disputes over whether a repair falls under warranty terms, mileage or time limits, or disagreement about the root cause of the problem. Manufacturers sometimes deny claims that later turn out to match issues covered by a documented service bulletin or warranty extension program, which is why reviewing the denial reasoning against available documentation can be useful.
Can a denied Ford warranty claim be reversed?
Denials are not always permanent decisions. When documentation such as service records, repair history, and manufacturer-published bulletins supports the claim, many denials can be reconsidered or appealed. Outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case, so a careful comparison of your situation against the manufacturer's own records is generally the first step before deciding how to proceed.
Does the Ford Taurus have known warranty extensions?
Yes. NHTSA records show the Taurus has had warranty extension or service campaign communications filed, including one for hard-start conditions on E85 fuel linked to powertrain control module calibration, and another related to engine replacements. Whether a specific vehicle qualifies depends on model year, mileage, and the nature of the reported problem, which a documentation review can help clarify.
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