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2018 Ford Taurus

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Taurus. Backover prevention is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are body & structure (15%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
71 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Backover prevention 21% of complaints
Recalls
4
Fuel economy
19 to 21 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Taurus. Backover prevention is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are body & structure (15%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).

  • Backover prevention 21%
  • Body & structure 15%
  • Drivetrain & axles 10%
  • Electrical system 10%
  • Engine 10%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2018 Ford Taurus

Recalls

The 2018 Ford Taurus is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Taurus

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2018 Ford Taurus. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 27 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2018 Ford Taurus earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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