Does the 2017 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Ford Taurus, the most recent reported on September 12, 2025 (Structure: exterior trim). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Taurus?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).

How many 2017 Ford Taurus complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 44 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Ford Taurus recalls and problems

4 recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Taurus.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Ford Taurus recalls

Structure: exterior trim

NHTSA campaign 25V611000 · reported September 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 101,944 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
The risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · reported February 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · 211,207 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Electrical system: ignition · Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) · Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 18V141000 · reported March 1, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 2,100 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 17V530000 · reported August 28, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · 253 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system11
Unknown or other9
Structure7
Engine4
Exterior lighting4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Steering3
Suspension3
Air bags2
Back over prevention2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 29, 2026 · Structure · 45,000 miles
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the…

May 20, 2026 · Structure · 32,000 miles
The contact owns a Ford Taurus. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the B stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's and passenger's side B-Pillar Applique trim was…

May 8, 2026 · Structure
I have been attempting to get recall 25S91 resolved at Cavender Ford of OKC in […] since early March 2026. On March 3, 2026, my contact at the dealership […] ) told me the repair would be completed within a few weeks. The recall exists because 'a B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road…

Mar 28, 2026 · Unknown or other
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 .

Feb 12, 2026 · Structure · 55,000 miles
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 leaking into the vehicle from the front…

Taurus model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	5	229	13	1
2015	6	281	12	1
2016	4	86	4	1
2017	4	44	1	0
2018	4	52	3	1
2019	2	18	2	0

Across all years, the 2002 Taurus has the most complaints (1,426). All Ford Taurus years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Ford Taurus have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Ford Taurus, the most recent reported on September 12, 2025 (Structure: exterior trim). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Taurus?: Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2017 Ford Taurus complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 44 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 29, 2026.