2017 Ford Taurus: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
43
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
27.9
Severity index
Severity index 27.9 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Ford Taurus ranks 116 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 15% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 25.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 20.9% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 14.0% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 9.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 9.3% |
| STEERING | 3 | 7.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 7.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 7.0% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 11 of 43 complaints (25.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V530000 | 28/08/2017 | 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. |
| 18V141000 | 01/03/2018 | 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 co |
| 20V072000 | 10/02/2020 | 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. |
| 25V611000 | 12/09/2025 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.