Trim Report

Ford Taurus SES2018

Includes:TAURUS|SES
$995
Starting From
17
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 17 active dealer listings as of

Min $995
Max $9,000
From $995
Fresh

SES Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,350
$6K–$30K
162 listings89,815 avg miles
LX
From$2,500
5 listings|$3K–$5K
Limited
From$575
232 listings|$575–$23K
SE
From$995
182 listings|$995–$25K
SEL
From$850
396 listings|$850–$30K
SES
From$995
17 listings|$995–$9K
SHO
From$1,800
102 listings|$2K–$24K

2018 Ford Taurus SES Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Taurus SES

Location data for all 2018 Ford Taurus trims combined

35States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Taurus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Ford Taurus trims

Low Concern

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.

3
Recalls
37
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
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
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Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Ford Taurus trims

19–21mpg combined
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16-18city
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24-27hwy
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$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)

Is the SES Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Ford Taurus SES

How does the SES compare to other Ford Taurus trims?

The SES occupies a distinct position in the Ford Taurus range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Ford Taurus SES?

Maintenance costs for the SES align with the broader Ford Taurus ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is back over prevention. Check the 2018 Ford Taurus page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Taurus SES?

For the SES, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Taurus buyer's guide.

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