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US recalls (4)
Structure: exterior trim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.
Suspension: rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Electrical system: ignition
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.
Steering
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Structure
2025-09-12 · campaign 2025-483
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and repair or replace the exterior B-pillar trims, as necessary.
Suspension
2020-02-11 · campaign 2020-051
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Ford Campaign 19R01 or 19S18 do not require repair under this recall. For the Taurus model, only the SHO Performance Package model is included in this recall.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
Suspension
2019-06-11 · campaign 2019-281
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break.
Safety Risk:
A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
Steering
2017-08-30 · campaign 2017-415 · 9 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the steering gear heat shield fasteners may have an incorrect coating that could cause the heat shield to corrode and detach. This could expose the steering gear system to higher temperatures and could cause the steering gear to overheat, which could result in a reduction of steering assist until the gear cools. If the steering gear electrical connectors were to melt, it would result in a sudden loss of steering assist. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace as required. Note: In the event of a loss of power assist, the message "SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW" would be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Owner complaints (44)
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Taurus (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #33 for the most complaints (median 318).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Unknown or other | 9 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Ford Taurus.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2017 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Ford Taurus version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Taurus AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Taurus AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Taurus AWD FFV 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Taurus FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Taurus FWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Taurus FWD FFV 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.