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What 45 owners told NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Taurus

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (45)Crash / fire / injury (4)Backup camera & sensors (10)Body & structure (9)Electrical system (7)Suspension (6)Transmission & drivetrain (6)Engine & cooling (4)Engine (3)Visibility & wipers (2)Brakes (1)Child Seat (1)

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Apr 1, 2026Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle on a slightly inclined parking lot, the vehicle started rolling backwards. The contact engaged the electric parking brake, and the vehicle responded as intended. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while parking the vehicle on an incline, requiring the electric parking brake to be engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V141000 (Electrical System, Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with a recall due to the manufacturing date of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI 11728586

Mar 26, 2026Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 65,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 99,000. The contact stated that the seller's father was a dealer and had advised that the issue would be corrected; however, the contact was concerned about further fraudulent business practices.

NHTSA ODI 11727302

Sep 14, 2025Electrical system

Rear camera just went inverted and rear assist lines are not displayed. Dealer has not been contacted. This is a safety hazard while backing up. I have had no other issues.

NHTSA ODI 11687144

Sep 9, 2025Electrical system

The backup camera on this 2018 Ford Taurus is faulty. It works intermittently with an image only occasionally being displayed, and often disappearing while backing up. The dealership said it has received many similar complaints for this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11686120

Aug 10, 2025Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

When I reverse I get a blue screen and or an error message saying “camera is unavailable”. I know there are quite a few fords with a rear camera safety recall however the Taurus limited is not listed but is having the same issue. The fusion is listed which is a very similar car like the Taurus.

NHTSA ODI 11679706

Jun 1, 2023Electrical systemVisibility & wipersBackup camera & sensors

The apim has failed on my car. The dealer has confirmed that. The media console that controls heat/air, radio, rearview camera and car settings has failed. I can not use my rear view camera. It just seemed to fail randomly. One day the screen just shut off while driving.

NHTSA ODI 11524933

Oct 22, 2019Electrical systemBody & structure

B PILLAR TRIM CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, LEAVING SHARP UNFINISHED TRIM EXPOSED.

NHTSA ODI 11270239

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2018 Ford Taurus verdict →