Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls, 41 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
41
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V530000
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield...
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.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact's husband owned a 2017 Ford Taurus. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Backup camera is appearing Upside down on display and sometimes inverted. When it gets dark outside,... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Internal water pump failure.. know to happen on the 17 Taurus |
| Aug 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | There is a recall on moldings also possible accordinng to recalls by ford the steering could cause a... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My back up camera flips the picture upside down and may have lines in the picture. Works correctly s... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air ba... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Lately, the backup assist feature has started to malfunction more frequently. The screen reads the ... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear view camera does not work for about 6 months. I tried all suggestions but nothing worked. |
| Jan 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have heard of the recall for Ford back up cameras malfunctioning. My Taurus is experiencing the sa... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | When backing, the rear cameras are intermittently showing objects upside down and fuzzy making it di... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I submitted this form in April 2024, never received a response from NHTSA. Ford of Uniontown receive... |
| Mar 20, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, she noticed that th... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent... |
| Sep 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Backup camera works inconsistently. Sometimes works but usually doesn’t and either displays an all b... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | ENGINE | AS I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IT COMPLTELY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING STEERING... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, she inadverte... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that there was a fluid leak seen underneath ... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When fueling car will not take more fuel around 15 gallons leaving the fuel tank short 4 to 5 gallon... |