2017 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,652miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,652 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a recall on moldings also possible accordinng to recalls by ford the steering could cause a crash which i am having a problem with it hanging up i called ford motor and was told we do not have anything about it I am concerned because i sometimes have to snap the wheel back myself I understand there is a recall on the steering wheel mech.”
NHTSA complaint #11690352, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, she noticed that there was a change in the rear suspension and it felt like a rear tire was deflated. No warning lights had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear driver's side and passenger's side suspension toe links had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,102.”
NHTSA complaint #11578479, filed 2024-03, 72,102 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed that all four tires showed significant tread wear and needed to be replaced. An alignment check was also performed on the vehicle and it was discovered that the rear tires were out of alignment. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V072000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431927, filed 2021-09, 17,202 milesRelated recalls
- 20V072000Feb 10, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack…Covers: Ford Taurus 2013–2018, Flex 2013–2018, Lincoln MKT 2013–2018
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 313 | 26% |
| 2002 | 962 | 67% |
| 2001 | 515 | 50% |
| 2000 | 443 | 37% |
| 1999 | 180 | 21% |
| 1998 | 59 | 11% |
| 1997 | 28 | 4% |
| 1996 | 60 | 7% |
| 1995 | 69 | 6% |
| 1994 | 44 | 5% |
| 1993 | 164 | 11% |
| 1992 | 48 | 7% |
| 1991 | 27 | 4% |
| 1990 | 18 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 3% |
| 1988 | 10 | 3% |
| 1987 | 11 | 4% |
| 1986 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Taurus
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology