2017 Ford Taurus

▲ Better than typical

2017 Ford Taurus
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:57.709Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 43 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1981	2
1983	1
1984	4
1985	2
1986	101
1987	255
1988	333
1989	562
1990	381
1991	649
1992	681
1993	1557
1994	923
1995	1205
1996	825
1997	770
1998	545
1999	874
2000	1195
2001	1037
2002	1426
2003	1223
2004	375
2005	774
2006	318
2007	149
2008	175
2009	64
2010	202
2011	187
2012	78
2013	579
2014	227
2015	253
2016	75
2017	43
2018	45
2019	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, she inadvertently removed the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230919

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for rear wheel alignment. The contact stated that rear toe link fractured during the rear alignment process. The vehicle was repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170913 — 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.

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.

Campaign 17V530000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180511 — electrical system, power train

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.

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.

Campaign 18V141000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201028 — suspension

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.

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.

Campaign 20V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260220 — structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

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.

Campaign 25V611000 — check if this car was fixed