NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
274 reports77,000 miles · May 21, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. YOU MAY BE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC OR IN YOUR DRIVEWAY - IT SHUTS OFF WITH NO APPARENT REASON. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED 1 YEAR AGO AND HAS NO BEGUN THE SAME THING AGAIN. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR OUR SON. NOW WE DO NOT WANT HIM DRIV…
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THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. YOU MAY BE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC OR IN YOUR DRIVEWAY - IT SHUTS OFF WITH NO APPARENT REASON. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED 1 YEAR AGO AND HAS NO BEGUN THE SAME THING AGAIN. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR OUR SON. NOW WE DO NOT WANT HIM DRIVING IT
NHTSA ODI #11208979
102,000 miles · Mar 28, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ROCHESTER FORD-LINCOLN, INC. (119 E 4TH ST, ROCHESTER, IN 46975, (800) 634-4220) DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ROCHESTER FORD-LINCOLN, INC. (119 E 4TH ST, ROCHESTER, IN 46975, (800) 634-4220) DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
NHTSA ODI #11192293
27,000 miles · Mar 24, 2019
Unknown Or Other
THE 2015 FORD TAURUS AWD 4-DOOR SEDAN WILL STALL WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE GAS WHETHER YOU ARE STATUONARY AND GO TO TAKE OFF OR IN MOTION AND NEED TO PICK UP SPEED.
NHTSA ODI #11191204
130,000 miles · Mar 19, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WORKED FINE IN THE EARLY MORNING TO DRIVE A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND BACK. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. DASHBOARD, RADIO, WINDOWS, STILL TURNED ON PROPERLY BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOL…
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MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WORKED FINE IN THE EARLY MORNING TO DRIVE A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND BACK. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. DASHBOARD, RADIO, WINDOWS, STILL TURNED ON PROPERLY BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE THAT FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO NOT TURN ON.
NHTSA ODI #11190127
72,000 miles · Mar 16, 2019
Unknown Or Other
THE IN CAR TOUCH SCREEN HAS STOPPED WORKING, COMPLETELY BLACK SCREEN. FORD HAD AN UNLIMITED MILEAGE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE UP UNTIL 2014 HOWEVER I OWN A 2015 WHICH THEY STATE IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. FORD ADVISED THAT IF I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED I SHOULD CONTACT YOU AND REPORT MY ISSUE. THE CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEAR…
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THE IN CAR TOUCH SCREEN HAS STOPPED WORKING, COMPLETELY BLACK SCREEN. FORD HAD AN UNLIMITED MILEAGE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE UP UNTIL 2014 HOWEVER I OWN A 2015 WHICH THEY STATE IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. FORD ADVISED THAT IF I FEEL IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED I SHOULD CONTACT YOU AND REPORT MY ISSUE. THE CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD, THE IN CAR TOUCH SCREEN WHICH CONTROLS MOST FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR SHOULD WORK BEYOND 4 YEARS. THIS SCREEN CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL, RADIO FUNCTIONS, GPS, BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE FEATURES, ETC.
NHTSA ODI #11187269
85,000 miles · Mar 7, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE RELAY WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE RELAY WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA ODI #11184834
52,000 miles · Mar 5, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO DARCARS FORD LANHAM (9020 LANHAM SEVERN RD, LANHAM, MD 20706). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROX…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO DARCARS FORD LANHAM (9020 LANHAM SEVERN RD, LANHAM, MD 20706). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA ODI #11184387
92,000 miles · Mar 1, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED BECAUSE OF FAULTY FUEL PUMP RELAY MODULE. ONLY TURBOCHARGED TAURUS MODEL RECALLED.
NHTSA ODI #11183353
80,000 miles · Feb 18, 2019
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE TROUBLE GETTING MY CAR TO START AND WHEN IT DOES START ONCE I'M DRIVING IT IT WILL STALL WHILE IM ON THE ROAD DRIVING, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES NOW IN THE PAST WEEK
NHTSA ODI #11180810
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2019
Fuel System, Gasoline
DRIVING MY FORD 2015 TAURUS SEL TRIM PACKAGE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD AND IT DIES WILL NOT START THE ENGINE I HAVE IS A 3.5 LITER V6 FLEX FUEL, HAD A BAD FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE CHECK WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY HAVE A RECALL ON TAURUS BUT NOT MY MODEL BUT THE SAME PART ISSUE, THE RECALL NUMBER IS 16S31, THE ENGIN…
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DRIVING MY FORD 2015 TAURUS SEL TRIM PACKAGE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD AND IT DIES WILL NOT START THE ENGINE I HAVE IS A 3.5 LITER V6 FLEX FUEL, HAD A BAD FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE CHECK WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY HAVE A RECALL ON TAURUS BUT NOT MY MODEL BUT THE SAME PART ISSUE, THE RECALL NUMBER IS 16S31, THE ENGINE WILL STOP AT ANY TIME DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU ARE IN STATIONARY OR IN MOTION THIS IS VERY DANGERS.
NHTSA ODI #11176608
Official recalls
6Oct 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Nov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Feb 10, 2020
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 & remedy
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 service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Aug 25, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Sep 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Jul 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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