Vehicle profile

2017 Ford Taurus

Sedan · Large Cars

4 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 2017 Ford Taurus

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Horsepower
288 hp
Cylinders
4-cyl
Displacement
2L
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd
Drive
FWD
Body class
Large Cars
Doors
4

Federal recall campaigns

4 federal recall campaigns.

2017 Ford Taurus

How this compares

vs 2017 Large Cars
1.72× the 2.32 campaigns averaged across that group (more than typical)
Most-affected system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 1 of 4 (25%)

Derived from the federal campaign record across 2017 vehicles in the same body class. Counts are of campaigns, not of faults found.

  • 17V530000

    STEERING

    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.

    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.

    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.

    28/08/2017

  • 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.

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

    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.

    12/09/2025

  • 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 Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

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

    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.

    10/02/2020

  • 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 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."

    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.

    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.

    01/03/2018

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