Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 37 complaints for the 2018 Ford Taurus, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V6950002025-13-10

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

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.

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18V1410002018-01-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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."

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.

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25V6110002025-12-09

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 37 issues reported over 1 model years, back over prevention problems are the most common for the 2018 Ford Taurus. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Back Over Prevention6

02Suspension6

03Engine And Engine Cooling3

04Unknown Or Other3

05Structure2

37 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-18city

24-27hwy

$2,100-$2,300/yr

The 2018 Ford Taurus delivers 19 to 21 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Taurus FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Taurus AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Ford Taurus

35States

29%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

7211%

FLFlorida

6210%

TXTexas

467%

ILIllinois

437%

DCWashington DC

325%

PAPennsylvania

295%

OHOhio

264%

MOMissouri

254%

OKOklahoma

203%

MDMaryland

193%

MNMinnesota

183%

AZArizona

183%

GAGeorgia

163%

IN13

NC13

DE12

NJ12

CA11

NE10

WA10

KY10

VA9

NY9

IA8

WI8

CO7

TN7

MA6

AL6

NH6

OR6

UT5

CT5

RI4

NM4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Ford Taurus Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Ford Taurus a good car to buy?

The 2018 Ford Taurus has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is back over prevention, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Taurus. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Ford Taurus?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Ford Taurus delivers 19–21 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Taurus?

BACK OVER PREVENTION is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Ford Taurus, based on 37 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.