Worst 2017 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 82,900 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 26,400 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 97,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 64,788 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 44,652 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 14,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 7,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 25,800 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Ford Taurus
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~523,592 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.
Other Ford Taurus Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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