Ford Taurus recalls
19 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Ford Taurus. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Fuel system, gasoline (5), Structure (2), Power train (2), Steering (2), Back over prevention (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2015–2019 Lincoln Mkt, MKZ and 2015–2020 Ford Taurus, Mustang, Flex and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
October 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-695Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang…
- 2016–2019 Ford Taurus recall: Structure: exterior trim
September 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-611Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- 2014–2016 Ford Explorer, Taurus, Edge recall: Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft
November 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 20V-6923L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
- 2013–2018 Ford Flex, Taurus and 2013–2018 Lincoln Mkt recall: Suspension: rear
February 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 20V-072Ford 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…
- 2017–2018 Ford Taurus recall: Electrical system: ignition
March 1, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-141Ford 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…
- 2017 Ford Explorer, Taurus, Police Interceptor Sedan and more recall: Steering
August 28, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 17V-530Ford 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.
- 2016–2017 Ford Flex, Taurus, Explorer and more and 2016–2017 Lincoln Mkt recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger
December 22, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-9255L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
- 2013–2015 Lincoln Mks, Mkt and 2013–2015 Ford Flex, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
August 25, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-6215L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
- 2008–2012 Ford Taurus, Taurus X, Flex and 2009–2011 Lincoln Mks and more recall: Air bags: frontal
April 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-247Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag…
- 2013 Ford Taurus, Flex, Explorer and more and 2013 Lincoln Mkt, Mks recall: Fuel system, gasoline
December 2, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-812Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel…
- 2015–2016 Ford Taurus, Explorer and 2015 Lincoln Mks recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting
September 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-605Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not…
- 2015–2016 Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus and 2015 Lincoln Mkt, Mks recall: Parking brake
July 24, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-464Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015…
- 2011–2013 Lincoln MKZ, Mks, Mkt and 2011–2013 Ford Fusion, Taurus, Flex and more recall: Steering: electric power assist system
June 2, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-3405L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result…
- 2010–2013 Ford Taurus and 2011–2013 Lincoln Mks recall: Structure: body, door
January 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-040Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31…
- 2012–2014 Lincoln Mks, Mkt, MKX and 2012–2014 Ford Flex, Edge, Taurus recall: Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft
July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-393Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured…
- 2010–2014 Ford Taurus recall: Exterior lighting
May 29, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-285Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware…
- 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus and 2013 Lincoln Mks recall: Latches/locks/linkages
June 26, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 13V-270Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door…
- 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utilit, Fusion and more and 2013 Lincoln MKZ, Mks, Mkt recall: Fuel system, gasoline
May 31, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 13V-227Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the…
- 2012–2013 Ford Taurus, Explorer and 2012 Lincoln Mks recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
March 27, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 13V-109Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Ford Taurus had?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Ford Taurus, across 11 model years (2008–2019).
Which Ford Taurus model year has the most recalls?
The 2013 Ford Taurus appears in the most campaigns (9). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Ford Taurus for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.