Electrical system: ignitionRecall 18V-141 · 2017–2018 Ford Taurus
Ford Motor Company recall 18V-141 covers 2,100 2017–2018 Ford Taurus for a electrical system: ignition problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The 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.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 73 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 31, 2017 to February 13, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.