2017 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability
53 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Ford Taurus, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 38,900 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Ford Taurus has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all Taurus years
What owners report
Recalls (4)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Fix: 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 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.
Fix: 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…
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,…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
101 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Ford Taurus. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 Taurus TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 2017 Ford Taurus drew 53 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (1993).
What are the most common 2017 Ford Taurus problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Ford Taurus are electrical (15 complaints), other (9), and body & structure (7).
Does the 2017 Ford Taurus have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Ford Taurus. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.