Ford Taurus 2015 Fuel System Recall: Engine Stalling Risk
Ford is recalling 2015 Taurus vehicles with a faulty fuel pump component that can cause engine stalling or failure to start, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the PEM inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2015 Taurus vehicles with a faulty fuel pump component that can cause engine stalling or failure to start. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248115-ford-taurus-2015-fuel-system-recall-engine-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248115-ford-taurus-2015-fuel-system-recall-engine-stalling-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V621000
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“Ford Taurus 2015 Fuel System Recall: Engine Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248115-ford-taurus-2015-fuel-system-recall-engine-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V621000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V621000).
Why it’s dangerous
A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump. This can lead to the engine stalling or preventing the vehicle from starting, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Ford Taurus vehicles with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential engine stalling while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Ford Taurus has a 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engine. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2013 and 2015.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Fuel PEM Inspected
Dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V621000 (August 25, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.