2017 Ford Taurus: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / ford / taurus
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints	44 on file (2017-08-11 → 2026-07-29)
recalls	4
investigations	1
fars	18 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

B-pillar trim detachment under recall 25V611000STRUCTURE6 complaints2025-09 → 2026-07taurus-2017-b-pillar-trim-detach

11736664 I have been attempting to get recall 25S91 resolved at Cavender Ford of OKC in [XXX] since early March 2026. On March 3, 2026, my contact at the dealership [XXX] ) told me the repair would be completed within a few weeks. The recall exists because 'a B-pillar trim applique that
11715574 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side B-pillar trim detached. The contact became aware that the front driver's side B-Pillar trim was loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an
11717488 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in rainy weather at various speeds, there was water

Backup camera image inversion or loss of displayBACK OVER PREVENTION9 complaints2025-07 → 2026-01taurus-2017-backup-camera-inversion

11699691 When backing, the rear cameras are intermittently showing objects upside down and fuzzy making it difficult to decipher and recognize objects at the rear of the car, and frequently does not display anything on the in-dash screen, but instead saying the system isn't available
11672894 Lately, the backup assist feature has started to malfunction more frequently. The screen reads the backup cameras are unavailable. At other times, it functions fine as designed. This would not pick up a child who could be at the rear of the vehicle. Sometimes the screen goes
11688671 Backup camera is appearing Upside down on display and sometimes inverted. When it gets dark outside, the backup camera has lines appear on the display so you can’t use it when it’s dark. This is a huge safety risk as to having the camera display upside down/inverted/not clear

Key removable from ignition while not in parkPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2018-07 → 2025-09taurus-2017-key-removal-not-in-park

11545478 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. The vehicle began to roll, and the contact realized that she had forgotten to shift the vehicle into
11687097 I submitted this form in April 2024, never received a response from NHTSA. Ford of Uniontown received a reply from FMC. Their response is they will not cover the repair to my vehicle. The reason is the recall affected cars built 7/31/2017 - 2/13/18. My car was built two months
11111945 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING ENGAGED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. SUNNY KING FORD (1507 S QUINTARD AVE, ANNISTON, AL) WAS CONTACTED AND

Rear suspension toe link failure or misalignmentSUSPENSION3 complaints2021-09 → 2024-03taurus-2017-rear-toe-link-failure

11578479 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, she noticed that there was a change in the rear suspension and it felt like a rear tire was deflated. No warning lights had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was
11550247 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. The manufacturer was not made
11431927 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed that all four tires showed significant tread wear and needed to be replaced. An alignment check was also performed on the vehicle and it was

Unexpected loss of engine power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE3 complaints2019-03 → 2026-03taurus-2017-loss-of-engine-power

11203656 I WAS TRAVELLING ON A FREEWAY ~70MPH IN LEFT HAND LANE. WITHOUT WARNING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLACK AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE PEDAL. AN ORANGE BOX APPEARED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SPEEDOMETER
11727731 Without any Waring Lights the car goes into " Limp Mode " .ON turnpike roads with Speed Limits at 70 MPH and with some sections with no shoulder to get off the highway this is very dangerous
11192014 AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE, WHEN THE CAR GOT TO ABOUT 55 MPH THE ENGINE DROPPED DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR. IT STAYED THERE FOR WHAT FELT LIKE 15 OR MORE SECONDS. THE FIRST TIME WAS BACK IN NOVEMBER. IT HAPPENS IN FEBRUARY AS WELL

Dashboard and gauge lighting delay or dimnessELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2018-08 → 2019-01taurus-2017-dashboard-light-delay

11120431 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOME OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE TOO DIM TO READ WHILE DRIVING DURING THE DAYTIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HART FORD LINCOLN (117 LAKE ST, ROSCOMMON, MI 48653, (989) 275-8922) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT
11163028 HAVE A CLICK IN STERLING WHEEL MY DAD BOARD LIGHTS TAKE ABOUT 30 SECONDS BEFORE THEY COME ON THE DASHBOARD
11171473 ELECTRIC PROBLEM WITH LIGHTS TAKE AWHILE BEFORE COMING ON.A POPPING ON THE RIGHT UNDER THE CAR IN THE FRONT .AND A FUNNY NOISE IN THE STEERLING WHEEL WHEN TURNING EITHER WAY

Water pump failure with coolant entering engine oilENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3 complaints2023-03 → 2025-09taurus-2017-water-pump-failure

11540513 AS I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IT COMPLTELY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING STEERING & BRAKES TO LOOSE POWER, THANKFULLY i WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO TURNING WITH GREAT EFFORT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART REQUIRED TOWING TO SHOP. AFTER INSPECTION, I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A
11514398 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that there was a fluid leak seen underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not
11688967 Internal water pump failure.. know to happen on the 17 Taurus

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
44	2017-08-11	2026-07-29	1	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:11; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:9; STRUCTURE:7; ENGINE:4; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
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.	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.	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.
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."	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.	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.
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.	A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.	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.
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.	Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP94006	closed	POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1994-07-11	1995-01-26	·	POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	18	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Ford Taurus vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/ford/taurus

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Ford Taurus},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/ford/taurus}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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