repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford Taurus, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-695 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Ford Taurus has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Back over prevention
11Structure
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
7Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Visibility/wiper
1Service brakes
66 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Ford Taurus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: exterior trim
Risk. Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: 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,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Taurus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taurus median. How we score
1012553335623816496811,5579231,2058257705458741,1951,0371,4261,223375774318149175642041877958523028689445218
'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Ford Taurus safety ratings
2018 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Taurus owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in Reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed a…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Two local dealers, including Huntley Ford (13900 Automall Dr, Huntley, IL 60142) were contacted. The…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6950000 (BACK OVER PREVENATION); 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.…
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