Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% | 180,000 miles |
| 2018 | 11 | 21% | 60,000 miles |
| 2017 | 7 | 16% | 55,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% | 130,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% | 109,000 miles |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% | 34,000 miles |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% | 68,000 miles |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% | 106,000 miles |
| 2011 | 12 | 6% | 66,000 miles |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% | 8,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% | 60,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% | 102,000 miles |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% | 62,000 miles |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% | 90,000 miles |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% | 60,000 miles |
| 2003 | 111 | 9% | 57,000 miles |
| 2002 | 54 | 4% | 62,000 miles |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% | 105,000 miles |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% | 89,000 miles |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% | 110,000 miles |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% | 102,000 miles |
| 1997 | 25 | 3% | 81,000 miles |
| 1996 | 40 | 5% | 113,000 miles |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% | 125,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the B-pillar trim had detached from the vehicle. The contact purchased a replacement trim, and the dealer, Clay Maxey Chevrolet, Inc. (1413 Hwy 62 E, Mountain Home, AR 72653); replaced the trim. The dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. A second dealer was contacted, Morlan - Shell Ford Inc, (1824 Porter Wagoner Blvd, West Plains, MO 65775); confirmed that the part was not yet available. The second dealer informed the contact that several other vehicle owners had been waiting for the recall repair since 2024. …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the passenger's side B-pillar trim had detached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An appointment was scheduled by the manufacturer to another local dealer, Gengras Ford Service (225 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062), where the dealer requested to keep the vehicle overnight to inspect, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer declined to provide a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a ticket. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a Ford Taurus. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the B stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's and passenger's side B-Pillar Applique trim was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts were on back order. The dontact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made awareof the failure and a case was filed. The ocntact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that there was not an attentative date available for the parts. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in rainy weather at various speeds, there was water leaking into the vehicle from the front passenger's side B-pillar trims. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V611000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the back over prevention screen turned off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was confirmed that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after visiting the car wash on several occasions, and the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the passenger's and driver's door trims had detached. …
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the passenger's side door exterior B-Pillar trim was detaching. Additionally, while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blue image or the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed on the screen. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and became aware that the VIN was also included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a local car wash, there was water leaking into the front of the windshield. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was inspected. The contact was informed that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached from the front of the windshield. The contact was informed that the exterior A-pillar trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. A couple of days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact witnessed moisture in the headlamps. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the moisture and condensation in the headlamps was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,100.
Related recalls (3)
Structure › Exterior trim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Remedy: 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.
Structure › Body › Door
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015.
Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont,…
Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Taurus years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (111), 1995 (55), 2002 (54), 1996 (40) and 2001 (38) model years. Body complaints make up 9% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for Ford Taurus body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 25V-611 (exterior trim, Sep 12, 2025); 15V-040 (door, Jan 28, 2015); 98V-323 (frame and members, Dec 16, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford Taurus body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles; 27% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (146 mentions), followed by the frame and members (85).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.