2017 Ford Taurus

The water pump on the 3.5L V6 and 3.5L EcoBoost engines is internally mounted and driven by the timing chain. When it fails, coolant leaks internally into the engine oil, causing milky oil contamination and potential engine damage. This is one of the most expensive and common repairs on the 2010-2019 Taurus.

Replace the internal water pump, timing chain, and related gaskets. Because the pump is behind the timing cover, the repair is extremely labor-intensive. Inspect the engine oil for coolant contamination (milky appearance) regularly. If coolant has mixed with oil, the engine may need additional internal cleaning or replacement.

The 6F50 and 6F55 six-speed automatic transmissions develop shuddering during light acceleration and harsh shifting between gears. The torque converter lockup clutch wears prematurely, contaminating the transmission fluid with clutch material and causing the characteristic shudder.

Perform a complete transmission fluid flush with Ford-specified Mercon LV fluid. If the shudder returns within a few thousand miles, the torque converter needs replacement. In severe cases with internal damage, a full transmission rebuild or replacement is required.

The hydraulic power steering system on the Taurus develops leaks at the power steering rack, high-pressure line connections, or the power steering pump itself. Owners hear a whining noise when turning the steering wheel and notice fluid on the ground. Low fluid levels can cause the pump to fail.

Inspect the entire power steering system for leaks. Replace the leaking component, whether it is the rack-and-pinion assembly, high-pressure line, or pump. Top off with the specified Mercon LV power steering fluid. Do not drive with the fluid critically low, as it will destroy the pump.

The electronic throttle body can malfunction, causing a 'Reduced Power' or 'Throttle Body Fault' warning on the dashboard. The engine loses power and may go into limp mode, limiting speed to 25-30 mph. The issue is caused by the internal throttle position sensor failing.

Replace the electronic throttle body assembly. Clear the adaptive learning values after installation and perform a throttle body relearn procedure. Some aftermarket throttle bodies are available at lower cost than the OEM part.

The 2011-2015 Taurus is included in Ford's massive door latch recall. The latch pawl spring tab can break due to material fatigue, preventing the door from latching shut. Doors may fly open at highway speeds or fail to close properly, posing a serious safety risk.

Ford issued recalls 15S27 and 16S36 to replace all affected door latches. Contact your dealer to verify your VIN. Do not use cable ties or other temporary fixes to hold doors closed. The repair is free of charge.

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.

Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.

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.

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.