2019 Ford Taurus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Back Over Prevention (5) · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-10-13 · campaign 25V695000 · 1,448,655 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford'
Structure:exterior Trim 2025-09-12 · campaign 25V611000 · 101,944 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.
Service bulletins (55)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-30 · 25E10-S1 · Other
25e10-s1 owner letter
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-02 · 25E10-S1 · Emissions
new vehicle delivery hold - emissions recall 25e10 - supplement #1 certain 2018-2020 model year f-150 vehicles with 3.3l engines and 2016-2019 model year explorer, taurus, and flex vehicles with 3.5l engines powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
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What owners report
2026-10-14 · Back Over Prevention · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford taurus. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that occasionally while geared in reverse(r), the rearview camera failed to display a clear view image as intended. the vehicle was t…”
2026-10-07 · Back Over Prevention · 113,323 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2019 ford taurus. the contact stated that the camera was blank, causing the contact to reverse into a pole in a parking lot. the contact stated that the trunk was bent and there was a hole in the bumper. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recal…”
2026-09-25 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2019 ford taurus. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated…”
2026-08-28 · Engine“the water pump failed on this engine. prior to failure, there were no warning signs or alarms. . the only warning we received was a low oil level warning and once received, the engine was immediately shut off and towed to a mechanic. the mechanic stated the engine has metal shaving in the oil and he recommends replacing the engine. it had 144,00…”
2026-08-27 · Unknown Or Other“manufacturer recall number25sa9 nhtsa recall number25v695 this recall still has not been remedied by ford. …”
2026-08-17 · Back Over Prevention · 119,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford taurus. the contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the vehicle was …”
2026-07-22 · Back Over Prevention“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-06-10 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“when i put my car in reverse the cameras either won’t come on or they get stuck on when i put my car in drive. i have had my car to the local ford dealership and they are aware of the problem but they continue to state they do not have the parts to replace on my car. i received the recall notice in october of 2025 so i felt i have given them more t…”
2026-04-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 69,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. additionally, the message "key not detected" was displayed while the fob key was inside the vehicle, and the rearview camera displayed a blank image while reversing. the contact stated that the dealer had pr…”
2026-03-16 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield wiper system has malfunctioned and appears to have an electrical issue. the wipers only activate on the highest speed setting and cannot be reduced to lower speeds unless the system is completely turned off. at times, the wipers also fail to activate entirely when the control switch is engaged. this malfunction creates a safety haza…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.