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2017 Ford Taurus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Taurus. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TAURUS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Taurus, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V611000September 12, 2025Structure › Exterior Trim
20V072000February 10, 2020Suspension › Rear
18V141000March 1, 2018Electrical System › Ignition
17V530000August 28, 2017Steering

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V611000Manufacturer no. 25S91

Structure › Exterior Trim

Report received by NHTSA
September 12, 2025
Owner notification
February 20, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
101,944 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TAURUS

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V611000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V072000Manufacturer no. 20S04

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
February 10, 2020
Owner notification
October 28, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
211,207 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Ford Taurus
August 25, 2011 – June 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
TAURUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V072000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V141000Manufacturer no. 18C02

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
March 1, 2018
Owner notification
May 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,100 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Ford Taurus
July 31, 2017 – February 13, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TAURUS

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V141000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V530000Manufacturer no. 17S23

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
August 28, 2017
Owner notification
September 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
253 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Ford Taurus
May 7, 2017 – May 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
TAURUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V530000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 12, 2025.