Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls, 42 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
42
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V141000
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 vehic...
20V072000
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 ...
25V611000
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.
25V695000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Rear toe links have a lot of slack resulting in rear drifting on uneven/slippery ground. This resul... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Cam... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was left at the independent... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear camera just went inverted and rear assist lines are not displayed. Dealer has not been contacte... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear view camera is not working properly. It blinks at times and then the view of the rear is u... |
| Jul 30, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera d... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicl... |
| May 31, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the contact n... |
| May 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear back up camera when in reverse my screen will blink black then be normal. It will sometimes go ... |
| May 13, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prev... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated upon approaching the vehicle, there was an e... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | When I reverse I get a blue screen and or an error message saying “camera is unavailable”. I know th... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over preventi... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The backup camera on this 2018 Ford Taurus is faulty. It works intermittently with an image only occ... |