2017 Ford Taurus safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
1
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Ford Taurus vehicles were involved in 32 fatal crashes with 11 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDriver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving · Sep 12, 2025
- Crash riskRear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension · Feb 10, 2020
- Crash riskKeys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when… · Mar 1, 2018
- Crash riskSteering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to… · Aug 28, 2017