4 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The backup camera on these vehicles may show a picture that is warped, flickers in and out, or goes completely blank when you shift into reverse. Without a clear view behind you, it's easier to miss a child, a pet, or an object while backing up. Dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if needed, free of charge. Ford is doing this in phases by model and year, so the parts may not be ready for your vehicle yet.
The plastic trim panels that cover the posts between the front and rear doors, on both the driver and passenger sides, can come loose and fly off while you are driving. A piece of trim lying in the roadway becomes an obstacle for the cars behind you, and drivers who brake or swerve suddenly to avoid it can crash. Ford dealers will repair or replace the trim, and owner letters went out on February 20, 2026.
These vehicles have a part in the rear suspension called a toe link, which helps hold the back wheels pointed straight. Stress on the rear suspension can crack one of these links and it can break apart. If that happens while you are driving, the car's steering and handling change suddenly and without warning, and it becomes very hard to control. Only Police Interceptor and SHO Performance Pack vehicles are affected. Dealers replace the rear toe links at no cost to you.
On some Ford Taurus cars with a regular metal key, the key can be pulled out of the ignition even when the car is not in Park. People often treat the key coming out as a sign the car is safely parked. If the car is still in gear and the parking brake is off, it can roll away on its own after you step out. Ford is replacing the shifter assembly at no cost.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Ford Taurus. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: