2018 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
3
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Ford Taurus vehicles were involved in 24 fatal crashes with 13 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 riskRearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the… · Oct 13, 2025
- 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