2018 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Brake system issues:

  • Vehicle shuts off at stop signs/traffic lights, displaying "transmission not in park" message
    
  • Brake pedal fracturing and causing loss of control
    
  • Brakes jerking and hesitating while reversing
    

• 2. Suspension problems:

  • Rear adjustable lateral arm and ball joint breaking while driving
    
  • Fractured rear suspension toe link leading to loss of vehicle control
    
  • Issues with rear tow links requiring replacement, not covered under recall
    

• 3. Electrical concerns:

  • APIM module failure affecting heat/air, radio, rearview camera, and car settings
    
  • Intermittent buzzing/humming sound from rear of the car
    
  • Headlights failing to illuminate properly, causing visibility issues
    

• 4. Engine/transmission malfunctions:

  • Engine stumbling on light acceleration, possibly due to fuel starvation
    
  • Transmission, brakes, steering, and engine becoming inoperable, leading to crash
    
  • Vehicle rolling back after engine turned off without being placed in park
    

• 5. Child safety seat concerns:

  • Lower anchors for child safety seats causing significant bruising to rear seat occupants during collision
    

• 6. Miscellaneous issues:

  • Trimming coming off B-pillar at freeway speeds
    
  • Intermittent electrical humming/buzzing sound from rear of the car
    
  • Vehicle experiencing issues after being driven for over 2 hours, potentially related to cooling down overnight
    
  • Passenger's side rear brake pad severely worn, close to metal-to-metal contact
    

• 7. Visibility concerns:

  • Issues with headlights not operating properly, affecting visibility while driving