CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Ford Taurus has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (15 reports).
2018 Ford Taurus recalls
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
The rearview camera on certain vehicles may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Door Trim Can Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Certain vehicles have driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim that may detach while the vehicle is being driven.
Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss
Certain Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT vehicles from model years 2013 to 2015 with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack may have rear suspension toe links that fracture under stress.
Key Can Be Pulled Out in Gear, Allowing Rollaway
Certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles with mechanical key ignition systems may allow the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in PARK.
Most common 2018 Ford Taurus problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 15 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in Reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed a blank screen. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Two local dealers, including Huntley Ford (13900 Automall Dr, Huntley, IL 60142) were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6950000 (BACK OVER PREVENATION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed a blank screen. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the passengerâs side B-pillar trim had detached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An appointment was scheduled by the manufacturer to another local dealer, Gengras Ford Service (225 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062), where the dealer requested to keep the vehicle overnight to inspect, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer declined to provide a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a t
2018 Ford Taurus questions
Does the 2018 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Taurus: Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Door Trim Can Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss; Key Can Be Pulled Out in Gear, Allowing Rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Taurus?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (15), Structure (11), Unknown Or Other (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford Taurus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.