2018 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (12), Structure (11), Unknown Or Other (8).
Key takeaways
- 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 24% |
| Structure | 11 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 16% |
| Suspension | 7 | 14% |
| Power Train | 7 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 14% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% |
| Engine | 3 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
| Air | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed a blank screen. The local dealer was contacted a...
Structure,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-08-21
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side B-pillar trim had detached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was...
Suspension,power Train - filed 2026-08-18
Components Involved: Engine Block Mounting Boss, Intermediate Shaft Bracket (Service Part # DB5Z-3K305-CA), Factory Bolt (OEM # W500131-S437) Incident Overview: During a low-speed (about 5mph) lateral impact to the front-right wheel against a curb, expected sacrificial suspension damage occurred (snapped CV axle, sepa...
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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.