KnownCarProblems2018 Ford Taurus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Taurus, most often about the backup camera (26% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 18th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2018 Ford Taurus problems
Backup camera
13 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera malfunctioned, causing a rear visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. During the failure, there was a solid blue or black screen displayed, without an image…
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…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2018 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…
The contact owns a 2018 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 upon further inspection, the front driverâs side b-pillar trim became loose. Several local dealers were…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 16%Every time I turn on the car, it makes an intermittent electrical humming/buzzing sound. The car makes the sound whether its sitting in idle or when im driving. It is coming from the rear of the car and sometimes sounds like a static in/out buzzing/humming sound. Ive had a couple of mechanics listen to it and they…
Engine
7 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated upon approaching the vehicle, there was an excessive coolant leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the coolant reservoir was draining abnormally fast. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "engine overheated" was displayed. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The local…
Transmission
7 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus.â the contact stated that while driving up a ramp at 65 MPH, the transmission, brakes, steering, and engine became inoperable, and the vehicle shut down and crashed into the side railing. The vehicle tipped on its side. There were no warning lights illuminated. The child passenger…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the message "transmission not in park(p)" was displayed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to operating normally. The contact…
Electrical
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle on a slightly inclined parking lot, the vehicle started rolling backwards. The contact engaged the electric parking brake, and the vehicle responded as intended. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while parking…
Suspension
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: rear.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine oil service, the dealer noticed that a tow link was worn and advised the contact that the rear tow links needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact lost control of the vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the failure was caused by a fractured rear…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Ford Taurus recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on october 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed january 2, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa9. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall bec
Full defect summary
Ford 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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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."
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 2018 Ford Taurus
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Taurus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: backup camera (13 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); body and structure (11 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Taurus have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 13, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Ford Taurus?
- It is 18th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints, with 50 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.