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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Ford Taurus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ford Taurus, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When I reverse I get a blue screen and or an error message saying “camera is unavailable”. I know there are quite a few fords with a rear camera safety recall however the Taurus limited is not listed but is having the same issue. The fusion is listed which is a very similar car like the Taurus.”

NHTSA complaint #11679706, filed 2025-08

“The apim has failed on my car. The dealer has confirmed that. The media console that controls heat/air, radio, rearview camera and car settings has failed. I can not use my rear view camera. It just seemed to fail randomly. One day the screen just shut off while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11524933, filed 2023-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201916%
201824%
201541%
201463%
201371%
201223%
201142%
201052%
200923%
200821%
200743%
200693%
2005122%
2004123%
200319616%
20021007%
2001394%
2000454%
1999597%
1998173%
1997577%
1996557%
1995383%
1994303%
199315710%
1992436%
1991193%
1990246%
1989142%
1988113%
1987104%
198666%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Taurus

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat 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 28, 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