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Ford Taurus

20 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V611000·2025-09-12

    Ford Recalls 2016-2019 Taurus for Detaching B-Pillar Door Trim

    Ford is recalling 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles because the B-pillar door trim may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V692000·2020-11-10

    Ford Recalls Explorer, Taurus, and Edge for Drive Axle Bracket Failure

    Ford is recalling 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus, and 2014 Edge vehicles because a front drive axle bracket may fail, risking loss of park function or motive power.

    Product
    FORD — FORD EXPLORER, TAURUS, EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V530000·2017-08-28

    Ford Recalls 2017 Models for Steering Gear Heat Shield Fastener Defect

    Ford is recalling 2017 Explorer, Taurus, and Police Interceptor vehicles because steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode and detach, potentially causing overheating and increased steering effort.

    Product
    FORD — FORD EXPLORER, TAURUS, POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V925000·2016-12-22

    Ford Recalls 2016-2017 Vehicles for Turbocharger Oil Leak Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2016-2017 Taurus, Flex, MKT, and Explorer vehicles because improperly brazed turbocharger tubes may leak oil, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V621000·2016-08-25

    Ford Recalls 2013-2015 Taurus, Flex, MKS, MKT for Fuel Pump Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013-2015 Taurus, Flex, MKS, and MKT vehicles because a fuel pump component may overheat, causing the engine to stall or preventing the vehicle from starting.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKS, FLEX, MKT, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V812000·2015-12-02

    Ford Recalls 2013 Vehicles for Fuel Delivery Module Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and MKT vehicles because a cracked fuel delivery module may leak fuel and cause a fire.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKS, EXPLORER, POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V605000·2015-09-28

    Ford Recalls 2015 Taurus, MKS, and 2016 Explorer for Fuel Tank Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2015 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Explorer vehicles because fuel tank bolts may not be tightened, risking tank separation and fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN TAURUS, MKS, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V393000·2014-07-02

    Ford and Lincoln Recall Vehicles for Halfshaft Retention Defect

    Ford is recalling 2012-2014 Edge, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, and MKT vehicles because a halfshaft may disengage, causing loss of power or vehicle roll-away.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKS, FLEX, EDGE, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V227000·2013-05-31

    Ford Recalls 2013 Vehicles for Fuel Delivery Module Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2013 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because a cracked fuel delivery module may leak fuel, creating a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN, MKZ, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V109000·2013-03-27

    Ford Recalls 2012 Taurus, MKS, and 2013 Explorer for Fuel Tank Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Explorer vehicles because fuel tanks may leak or fail in an impact, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN TAURUS, MKS, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V695000·2025-10-13

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Display Issues

    Ford is recalling specific 2015-2020 models because the rearview camera may display a distorted or blank image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKT, TAURUS, MKZ, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V141000·2018-03-01

    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.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V247000·2016-04-26

    Ford Recalls Taurus, Flex, and MKS for Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2008-2012 Taurus, Flex, Taurus X, Sable, and MKS vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag may inflate improperly during a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY TAURUS X, FLEX, MKS, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16E026000·2016-04-01

    Bosch Recalls Aftermarket Brake Pads for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Vehicles

    Bosch is recalling specific aftermarket front brake pads for 1993-2007 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because a shifting shim may damage the brake disc, potentially reducing braking power.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY TAURUS, TAURUS SHO, CONTINENTAL, SABLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V464000·2015-07-24

    Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Vehicles Due to Parking Brake Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2015-2016 models because the parking brake may not fully engage, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away on a slope.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EXPLORER, MKT, MKS, FLEX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V340000·2015-06-02

    Ford Recalls 2011-2013 Vehicles for Electric Power Steering Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2011-2013 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because the electric power steering assist system may shut down, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD, MERCURY MKZ, FUSION, MILAN, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V040000·2015-01-28

    Ford Recalls Taurus and Lincoln MKS for Door Handle Spring Defect

    Ford is recalling 2010-2013 Taurus and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles because an interior door handle spring may unseat, preventing the handle from returning to its stowed position.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN TAURUS, MKS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V270000·2013-06-26

    Ford Recalls 2013 Explorer, Taurus, and MKS for Child Safety Lock Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013 Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles because child safety locks may deactivate without notice, posing a risk to unrestrained children.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EXPLORER, MKS, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20195/5

    2 trims tested for 2019; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20185/5

    2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20175/5

    2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20165/5

    2 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2005 · cruise-control 473 complaints, median 94,685 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a death and 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2006 · cruise-control 153 complaints, median 91,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2005 · powertrain 113 complaints, median 84,847 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2014 · steering 67 complaints, median 77,000 mi
  • 2015 · steering 51 complaints, median 59,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

453 manufacturer service bulletins across 15 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2019: 4.1/5 · 15 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2018: 3.7/5 · 48 complaints · most complained-of: body
  • 2017: 3.7/5 · 44 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2016: 3.6/5 · 80 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2015: 3.1/5 · 269 complaints · most complained-of: steering

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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