2017 Ford Taurus Safety Report
2017 Ford Taurus Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Ford Taurus
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Ford Taurus. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (40) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Ford Taurus with 9 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Ford Taurus before buying across this generation. |
Ford Taurus Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Ford Taurus years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Taurus | 40 | 4 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | 71 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Ford Taurus | 9 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Ford Taurus | 236 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2017 Ford Taurus Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Ford Taurus, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Ford onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Ford onlyStructure
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Ford onlyEngine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Ford onlyAir Bags
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Ford onlySuspension
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension issues Ford onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Ford Taurus
Reliability Score
The 2017 Ford Taurus receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Ford Taurus
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Ford Taurus
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Ford Taurus:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Trim Detachment Driver and front passenger side B-pillar trim may detach while the vehicle is parked, posing a safety hazard. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Ignition Issues Vehicles may experience unexpected engine shutdowns or stalling due to ignition system problems. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Backup Camera Malfunction Backup cameras may display upside-down images, lines, or be inoperable, affecting rear visibility. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Warning Light Air bag warning light may remain illuminated, indicating potential issues with the air bag system. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Ford Taurus:
Issues with exterior trim detachment are a common problem.
Backup camera malfunctions are a frequent issue.
Air bag warning lights are a recurring problem.
Ignition issues leading to engine stalling are a common issue.
Recall Details for the 2017 Ford Taurus
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Ford Taurus by NHTSA:
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.
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.
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 servi...
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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Consequence: If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Ford Taurus
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Ford Taurus with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in rainy weather at various speeds, there was water leaking into the vehicle from the front passenger’s side B-pillar trims. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated t...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side B-pillar trim detached. The contact became aware that the front driver's side B-Pillar trim was loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the parts ...
My back up camera flips the picture upside down and may have lines in the picture. Works correctly sometimes. Also other times, may not will not show pictures at all. Just a blue screen.
When backing, the rear cameras are intermittently showing objects upside down and fuzzy making it difficult to decipher and recognize objects at the rear of the car, and frequently does not display anything on the in-dash screen, but instead saying the system isn't available. Sometimes the weather conditions seem to be sunny and sometimes raining and at other times it seems like it could be night ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was c...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering wheel clock spring was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was o...
There is a recall on moldings also possible accordinng to recalls by ford the steering could cause a crash which i am having a problem with it hanging up i called ford motor and was told we do not have anything about it I am concerned because i sometimes have to snap the wheel back myself I understand there is a recall on the steering wheel mech.
The contact's husband owned a 2017 Ford Taurus. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because her husband no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer was contacted.
Internal water pump failure.. know to happen on the 17 Taurus
Backup camera is appearing Upside down on display and sometimes inverted. When it gets dark outside, the backup camera has lines appear on the display so you can’t use it when it’s dark. This is a huge safety risk as to having the camera display upside down/inverted/not clear can cause major incidents.
Backup camera works inconsistently. Sometimes works but usually doesn’t and either displays an all blue screen or black screen with a box saying camera unavailable at this time and you have to select ok to make that screen go away. It’s been like this for about 2 years now
I submitted this form in April 2024, never received a response from NHTSA. Ford of Uniontown received a reply from FMC. Their response is they will not cover the repair to my vehicle. The reason is the recall affected cars built 7/31/2017 - 2/13/18. My car was built two months earlier 5/18/17. Even though my vehicle was built two months earlier than the recall dates, it also was built by with a...
I have heard of the recall for Ford back up cameras malfunctioning. My Taurus is experiencing the same problem but does not appear to be a vehicle that is being recalled. My screen turns blue most of the time when the car is put in reverse and then says camera unavailable
Rear view camera does not work for about 6 months. I tried all suggestions but nothing worked.
Lately, the backup assist feature has started to malfunction more frequently. The screen reads the backup cameras are unavailable. At other times, it functions fine as designed. This would not pick up a child who could be at the rear of the vehicle. Sometimes the screen goes black and shows nothing, or a message that the camera is not available, and other times it seems to show a weird scaled dow...
When backing up my warning displays an upside down image.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, she noticed that there was a change in the rear suspension and it felt like a rear tire was deflated. No warning lights had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear driver's side and passenger's side suspension toe links had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicl...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for rear wheel alignment. The contact stated that rear toe link fractured during the rear alignment process. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,576.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, she inadvertently removed the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in drive. The vehicle began to roll, and the contact realized that she had forgotten to shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the contact rel...
AS I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IT COMPLTELY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING STEERING & BRAKES TO LOOSE POWER, THANKFULLY i WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO TURNING WITH GREAT EFFORT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART REQUIRED TOWING TO SHOP. AFTER INSPECTION, I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND UPON RESEARCH FOUND THAT DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP, WATER WAS MOST LIKELY GOING INTO MY OI...
Showing 20 of 40 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Ford Taurus
Has the 2017 FORD TAURUS been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 FORD TAURUS has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 FORD TAURUS have?
The 2017 FORD TAURUS has 40 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
The 2017 FORD TAURUS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 FORD TAURUS involve unknown or other (7 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), structure (4 complaints). Other affected components include engine, air bags, suspension.
How many crash reports does the 2017 FORD TAURUS have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2017 FORD TAURUS out of 40 total complaints (2.5% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 FORD TAURUS have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 FORD TAURUS in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 FORD TAURUS.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 FORD TAURUS. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 FORD TAURUS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 FORD TAURUS is acceptable with caveats. It has 40 complaints, 4 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 FORD TAURUS are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7 complaints), 3. STRUCTURE (4 complaints), 4. ENGINE (3 complaints), 5. AIR BAGS (2 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 7 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 FORD TAURUS?
Be aware of potential structural and electrical issues, especially with exterior trim and backup cameras. Regularly check for recalls and address any warning lights promptly. The 2017 FORD TAURUS has 40 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
The 2017 FORD TAURUS receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 40 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Exterior Trim Detachment and Ignition Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2017 FORD TAURUS?
Known issues with the 2017 FORD TAURUS include: Exterior Trim Detachment, Ignition Issues, Backup Camera Malfunction, Air Bag Warning Light. These are based on patterns found across 40 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common issues with the 2017 Ford Taurus?
Common issues include exterior trim detachment, backup camera malfunctions, air bag warning lights, and ignition system problems.
How can I check for recalls on my 2017 Ford Taurus?
Visit the NHTSA website or contact Ford directly to check for any recalls related to your vehicle.
What should I do if my backup camera is malfunctioning?
Contact Ford customer service to report the issue and follow their recommendations for repair or replacement.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential structural and electrical issues, especially with exterior trim and backup cameras. Regularly check for recalls and address any warning lights promptly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Ford Taurus
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Ford Taurus. The data includes 40 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Ford Taurus an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16