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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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188 reports with mileage · 86 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Back Over Prevention. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
274 reports
122,095 miles · Aug 11, 2025
Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions, while in reverse, the image from the back over prevention screen was upside down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufact…
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions, while in reverse, the image from the back over prevention screen was upside down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,095.
NHTSA ODI #11679768
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2025
Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse, the image on the screen was flipped upside down and the back over prevention system occasionally failed to function as needed. The contact stated that the message “Contact Dealer” was displayed on several occasions. The vehicle wa…
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse, the image on the screen was flipped upside down and the back over prevention system occasionally failed to function as needed. The contact stated that the message “Contact Dealer” was displayed on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA ODI #11670849
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2025
Back Over Prevention
The backup camara does not work on an intermittent basis. I get a warning on the dash when this happens. Ford has issued a recall for thousands of other Ford products but has not include my model and year.
NHTSA ODI #11668363
100,000 miles · Jun 3, 2025
Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact re…
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #11664620
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2025
Electrical System
Backup camera is faulty. It malfunctions and turns off and on intermittently. Can't see behind me and could cause an accident. Additionally, other wiring issues including body control module is faulty and the left turn signal will not work. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed. With improper wiring or blinker is…
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Backup camera is faulty. It malfunctions and turns off and on intermittently. Can't see behind me and could cause an accident. Additionally, other wiring issues including body control module is faulty and the left turn signal will not work. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed. With improper wiring or blinker issues can cause an accident without warning people of changing lanes or turning left at unprotected left hand turn lanes. The issue with the backup camera and body control module we confirmed by an independent repair shop. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance. There are no warning indicators on.
NHTSA ODI #11663445
Mileage unknown · May 2, 2025
Unknown Or Other
Back up camera does not always work. At times there is a blank screen saying to contact dealer.
NHTSA ODI #11658393
Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2025
Air BagsEngineService BrakesCrash
Airbags failed to deploy in a right front collision with a deer. Banged head off steering wheel. GEICO repaired over 8000 in damage. Took 19 days to repair.
NHTSA ODI #11647554
Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2025
Service BrakesSteering
Driving 65mph and the steering wheel locked up and the brakes weren’t working as they should. Check engine light came on. Was able to pull off the road. Shut off vehicle for awhile. Then it worked as it should. No repairs at this time but sounds like it will continue to happen.
NHTSA ODI #11642990
111,000 miles · Feb 5, 2025
Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was firm, and the failure had worsened over time. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included …
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was firm, and the failure had worsened over time. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (STEERING) as probable cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
NHTSA ODI #11640921
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2025
Exterior Lighting
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOT PARK LIGHTS JUST HEADLIGHTS. HAD TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY HOME WITH NO HEADLIGHTS. CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SAID MY VIN DIDNOT HAVE A RECALL. IT WAS SOME 2015 BUT NOT MINE. THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE FAULTY. MY 2015 WORK CRUISER IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING WHICH IS A FORD E…
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DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOT PARK LIGHTS JUST HEADLIGHTS. HAD TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY HOME WITH NO HEADLIGHTS. CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SAID MY VIN DIDNOT HAVE A RECALL. IT WAS SOME 2015 BUT NOT MINE. THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE FAULTY. MY 2015 WORK CRUISER IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING WHICH IS A FORD EXPLORER. I NEVER HAD A CAR OLDER FORDS AND OTHERS THAT HAVE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE. I CAN SEE ONE HEADLIGHT BUT TWO.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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