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2004 Ford Taurus Wagon

The 2004 Ford Taurus Wagon is a 3.0-liter wagon with an automatic 4-spd and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2004 Ford Taurus 4-DR. Wagon
Other tested variants (2)
  • 2004 Ford Taurus 4-DR.: overall not rated
  • 2004 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford TAURUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 1, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

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 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Consequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

NHTSA campaign 16E026000

Jul 8, 2004 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

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

Consequence: THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

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.

NHTSA campaign 04V330000

375 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Ford TAURUS

Owner Complaints

375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford TAURUS (36 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 19 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control164
Power Train72
Electrical System26
Service Brakes26
Engine25
Air Bags21
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 13, 2026 · Air Bags, Seat Belts, Seats
“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…”
Jul 15, 2024 · Air Bags Crash 1 death
“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…”
Dec 3, 2020 · Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Engine
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY ROAD GOING 50 MPH WHEN I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING AND THE RPMS WERE HIGH. I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT IT WAS AS IF MY BRAKES WERE OUT BUT I KNOW THEY WERE FINE. I…”
Oct 1, 2020 · Power Train, Exterior Lighting
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CEASED IN THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY…”
Aug 7, 2020 · Unknown Or Other
“AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING CAR IN STREET CAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY DRIVE UP TO 50 MPH ON ITS OWN WITH YOUR FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL. AND WHEN YOU USE BRAKES TO STOP U CAN FEEL THE CAR STILL STRAINING TO ACCELERATE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 FORD TAURUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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