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2018 Ford Taurus Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
105,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Ford Taurus, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message Engine Overheated was displayed. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 108,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11668811, filed 2025-06, 108,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated upon approaching the vehicle, there was an excessive coolant leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the coolant reservoir was draining abnormally fast. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the water pump was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 99,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11641152, filed 2025-02, 99,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a significant puddle underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that upon checking the fluid reservoirs, the contact noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added coolant to the vehicle, but the coolant leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to Fast Lane, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced, and the contact was informed that the warranty coverage had expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11697637, filed 2025-11, 105,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was left at the independent mechanic for the oil change. While riding the bus, on the way home they mechanic called the contact to inform them that the vehicle had caught fire and the engine had burned while in their parking lot. The fire possibly originated from the battery, per the mechanic center however the contact mentioned the battery was recently replaced with a new battery. The contact had not been able to retrieve the vehicle and was unsure if the vehicle was totaled. …”

NHTSA complaint #11721412, filed 2026-03

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019211%
201848%
201712%
201622%
201521%
201463%
201371%
201223%
201195%
2010115%
20091828%
2008116%
20072215%
2006196%
2005405%
2004195%
2003675%
2002534%
2001606%
20001039%
1999819%
19986211%
199714519%
199621426%
199535229%
199428931%
199363841%
199221732%
199111618%
19907820%
19899717%
19886720%
19874016%
19862222%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Taurus

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Taurus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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