2017 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Unknown Or Other (9), Structure (7).
Key takeaways
- 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 20% |
| Structure | 7 | 16% |
| Engine | 4 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-07-29
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 B-pillar...
Structure - filed 2026-05-20
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 fr...
Structure - filed 2026-05-08
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 detaches while driving can create a ro...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.