The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V141000·Announced 2018-03-01

Ford Recalls 2017-2018 Taurus Vehicles for Ignition Key Removal Defect

Ford is recalling 2017-2018 Taurus vehicles because the ignition key may be removed when the transmission is not in Park, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle rolling away) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The recall addresses a defect where the ignition key may be removed from the ignition switch even when the transmission is not in the PARK position. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TAURUS
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TAURUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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