Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V695000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V611000 Driver and Front Passenger Door Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V141000 Key Can Be Removed Without Being in Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 15 complaints
- Structure 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 52 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Taurus has an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints and four recalls. The most notable issues relate to the back over prevention system and door trim. While failures related to the suspension and ignition exist, they appear to be less frequent. Overall, the evidence suggests potential concerns but not significant drawbacks, especially given the relatively small number of complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| back over prevention | Unknown | $300–$600 | common |
| structure | Unknown | $150–$400 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $900–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Transmission fluid change
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Distorted rear camera view
- Loose door trim
- Transmission shifting issues
- Unusual suspension noises
- Ignition key removal problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.