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Representative 2008 model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2007 Ford Taurus recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
149
Latest campaign
Apr 1, 2016

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Apr 1, 2016

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 1, 2016Latest campaign
Apr 1, 201616E026000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc

A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16E026000
What's wrong
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Risk
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Campaign
NHTSA 16E026000 · Apr 1, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component149

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
149Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control5537303
Electrical system2919000
Engine and engine cooling2215000
Power train1611000
Service brakes85100
Structure85000
Unknown or other75101
Engine75101
Air bags75303
Fuel/propulsion system64000
Steering53000
Suspension43000
Visibility43000
Electronic stability control (ESC)32000
Tires32000

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “I bought a 2007 ford Taurus SEL from a dealership Oct ,2020 3 months after having we pulling up to a stop light and it was like the car wanted to take off by it's self and then when the light turned green we started to…”

    Filed 01/03/2023 · ODI 11499856
  • Service brakes

    “Severely rusted brake line to the driver side real brake ruptured and caused loss of brake function and emptying of the single brake fluid reservoir.”

    Filed 05/21/2022 · ODI 11465570
  • Suspension

    “The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving routine service, she was notified that the camber toe adjustment kit, suspension, and steering needed to be repaired.”

    Filed 05/16/2022 · ODI 11464800

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2007 Ford Taurus recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Taurus. The most recent, 16E026000 (reported April 1, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Ford Taurus?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 55 complaints out of 149 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Ford Taurus?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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