NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Ford Taurus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Ford Taurus, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Ford Taurus owner complaints

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Taurus, describing incidents dated June 29, 2017 to April 24, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 11 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 9 complaints
  • Structure 7 complaints
  • Engine 5 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints

Of the 44 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 44 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11753428 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); 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 contact…

  • ODI #11739138 · Filed

    The contact owns a Ford Taurus. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the B stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's and passenger's side B-Pillar…

  • ODI #11736664 · Filed

    I have been attempting to get recall 25S91 resolved at Cavender Ford of OKC in [XXX] since early March 2026. On March 3, 2026, my contact at the dealership [XXX] ) told me the repair would be completed within a few weeks. The recall exists because 'a B-pillar trim applique that detaches while…

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Driver and Front Passenger Door Trim May Detach

NHTSA #25V611000 · Structure — Exterior Trim · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 101,944 vehicles

Repair completion: 7.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S91 · Owners notified February 20, 2026

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Safety consequence

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture

NHTSA #20V072000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 211,207 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 20S04 · Owners notified October 28, 2020 · Vehicles built August 25, 2011 – June 1, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Key Can Be Removed Without Being in Park/FMVSS 114

NHTSA #18V141000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported March 1, 2018 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,100 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 18C02 · Owners notified May 11, 2018 · Vehicles built July 31, 2017 – February 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Power Assisted Steering

NHTSA #17V530000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported August 28, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 253 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17S23 · Owners notified September 13, 2017 · Vehicles built May 7, 2017 – May 8, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Ford Taurus model years

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