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2012 Ford Taurus

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 695 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V247000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Steering

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 393,623 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V340000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 194,889 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V040000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Exterior lighting

This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 183,425 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V285000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 3,037 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V109000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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