2018
Ford Taurus
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2018 Ford Taurus has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2018 Ford Taurus has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2018 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Ford Taurus
Ford Taurus
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vs. Similar Cars
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Chevrolet Impala
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Ford vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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Drive System
NA
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NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
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NA
NA
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NA
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Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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In-car Electronics
NA
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000*
NA
2001
NA
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2008*
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2020
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Powertrain
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Engine Major
2000*
NA
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NA
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2018
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2024
Engine Minor
2000*
NA
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2013*
2014
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2018
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2021
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Engine Cooling
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
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NA
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NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008*
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2010*
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2011
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2013*
2014
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2018
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Engine Electrical
2000*
NA
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NA
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NA
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2006
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2007
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2011
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2014
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2019
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Transmission Major
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NA
2001
NA
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NA
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NA
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2008*
NA
2009
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2010*
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2011
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2014
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2017
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2018
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2019
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Transmission Minor
2000*
NA
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2014
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2018
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2019
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Drive System
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NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
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NA
2004
NA
2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
NA
2009
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2010*
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2011
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2013*
2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2020
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2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013*
2014
NA
2015
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2016
NA
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013*
2014
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2017
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2018
NA
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2020
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010*
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2011
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2014
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2015
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2016
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Brakes
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2013*
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2018
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2019
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Climate System
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2002
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013*
2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2020
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2022
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Build Quality
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2007
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2008*
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2010*
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2011
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2020
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Electrical Accessories
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013*
2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
2021
2022
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2024
Body Hardware
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2024
Paint/Trim
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NA
2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
NA
2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2013*
2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2022
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2024
Noises/Leaks
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2013*
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013*
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

SUSPENSION
Feb 10, 2020
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V072000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
211207
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Mar 01, 2018
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.
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V141000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2100
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