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Buying a used 2018 Ford Taurus? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2018 Taurus has a short recall list, but one item is serious: rear suspension links that can break. The other three are lower severity — a key that can come out of the ignition, door pillar trim that can fall off, and a rearview camera image that may fail. The 48 unverified NHTSA complaints echo that mix, led by structure (11) and back-over prevention (11) with suspension at 7; 3 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries were reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get written confirmation the rear suspension link recall was done, and have the rear suspension inspected.
- Test the backup camera at cold start and in reverse, repeatedly.
- Check the key cannot be removed outside Park, and inspect door pillar trim for looseness.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Ford Taurus
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln rear suspension links can break | Suspension | critical |
| Ford Taurus key can come out of ignition | Electrical System | medium |
| Ford Taurus door pillar trim can fall off | Structure | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
48 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 11 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 11 | Yes |
| Suspension | 7 | Yes |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |
| Electrical System | 7 | Yes |
| Engine | 7 | None found |