Ford Taurus Collision Avoidance Problems

Owners have filed 143 complaints about driver assistance problems with the Ford Taurus — 1% of all Taurus complaints. The worst model years are 2015 (62), 2016 (29) and 2018 (15). Problems typically start around 84,000 miles. One related recall has been issued.

143complaints
2015worst year
84ktypical miles
1related recalls
7crashes
0fires

Collision Avoidance complaints by model year

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Collision Avoidance complaints per model year, Ford Taurus.
YearComplaintsShare of year's complaintsTypical mileage
20191056%113,000 miles
20181529%60,000 miles
201725%75,000 miles
20162934%64,000 miles
20156222%91,000 miles
201473%110,000 miles
201392%124,000 miles
201211%—
201121%60,000 miles
201010%—
200912%83,000 miles
200811%—
200510%—
200210%25,000 miles
200110%—

Which parts fail

  • Sensing system › Camera
    15
  • Warnings
    10
  • Rearview system braking
    9
  • Blind spot detection
    7
  • Automatic emergency braking
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2
  • Camera system
    2
  • Assist
    1

Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    22%
  • 25k–50k
    1215%
  • 50k–75k
    2328%
  • 75k–100k
    1518%
  • 100k–150k
    2429%
  • 150k+
    67%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the camera was blank, causing the contact to reverse into a pole in a parking lot. The contact stated that the trunk was bent and there was a hole in the bumper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the failure was associated with the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 113,323.

2019 Taurus · 113,000 miles · Oct 2025 · crash

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. Additionally, the message "Key Not Detected" was displayed while the fob key was inside the vehicle, and the rearview camera displayed a blank image while reversing. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the manifold, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the manifold needed to be replaced for a second time, and an unknown module software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

2019 Taurus · 69,000 miles · Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the image appeared and then disappeared. The message that the rear-view camera was unavailable was displayed. Occasionally, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image, and the failure was intermittent. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

2018 Taurus · 135,000 miles · Jul 2025

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.

2018 Taurus · 50,000 miles · Jul 2025

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. …

2016 Taurus · 80,000 miles · Nov 2024

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.

2016 Taurus · 130,000 miles · Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an upside-down and unclear image, causing the vehicle to bump into another vehicle on one occasion. No injuries or damages were reported. Several dealers were contacted about the failure and informed that parts were unavailable. 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, and a case was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

2015 Taurus · 90,000 miles · Nov 2025 · crash

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera went blank, and the vehicle crashed into a fence. The contact stated that the trunk was dented, and the rear-view camera was damaged. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

2015 Taurus · 120,000 miles · Feb 2026 · crash

Related recalls (1)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-695 · Oct 13, 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which Ford Taurus years have collision avoidance problems?

By NHTSA complaints, the 2015 (62), 2016 (29), 2018 (15), 2019 (10) and 2013 (9) model years. Collision Avoidance complaints make up 22% of all complaints for the 2015.

Is there a recall for Ford Taurus collision avoidance problems?

Yes — 1 recall, including 25V-695 (camera, Oct 13, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do Ford Taurus collision avoidance problems start?

Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles; 17% happened before 50,000 miles.

What part fails most often?

Owners most often name the sensing system › camera (15 mentions), followed by the warnings (10).

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.