KnownCarProblems2017 Ford Taurus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Taurus, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 32,000 miles). It is 19th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2017 Ford Taurus problems
Electrical
11 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle would not start immediately. It took the contact a couple of attempts to finally start the vehicle. Fairway Ford (2323 laurens rd, greenville, sc 29607, ([phone]) stated that there was no recall and wanted…
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 park. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 21%Body and structure
7 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: body.
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 aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
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…
Engine
5 complaints · 11%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
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 repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
Lights
4 complaints · 9%Started with the left rear tail light out. Progressed to both headlights going out and needing replaced and sometimes the pig tails to plug into the headlight needing replaced due to them melting. It has progressively gotten worse. Have replaced both headlights and pig tails the week of 5/17/2020 and again just had…
Steering
3 complaints · 7%After driving >2 hours non-stop on highway the steering became difficult to control. There was resistance to subtle steering efforts in both directions. It felt like the steering was sticking. When enough steering force was applied it would suddenly respond. Because of the force being applied to the steering wheel it…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 7%Suspension
3 complaints · 7%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 discovered that the rear tires were out…
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 diagnosed that the rear driver's side and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Ford Taurus recalls
Body and structure: exterior trim
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger b-pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Suspension: rear
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Steering
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Ford Taurus
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Taurus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (11 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints); body and structure (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Taurus have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2025 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Ford Taurus?
- It is 19th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints, with 44 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.