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2015 Ford Taurus recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 280
Latest campaign: Oct 13, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Aug 25, 2016	16V621000 15V605000
Back over prevention	1	Oct 13, 2025	25V695000
Power train	1	Nov 10, 2020	20V692000
Suspension	1	Feb 10, 2020	20V072000
Parking brake	1	Jul 24, 2015	15V464000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 13, 2025Latest campaign


Oct 13, 202525V695000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V695000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 25V695000 · Oct 13, 2025
Nov 10, 202020V692000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V692000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. Risk The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 20V692000 · Nov 10, 2020
Feb 10, 202020V072000	Suspension: rear A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V072000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. Risk A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 20V072000 · Feb 10, 2020
Aug 25, 201616V621000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V621000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump. Risk A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31. Filed under Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor Campaign NHTSA 16V621000 · Aug 25, 2016
Sep 28, 201515V605000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V605000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. Risk If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 15V605000 · Sep 28, 2015
Jul 24, 201515V464000	Parking brake If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V464000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Risk If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 15V464000 · Jul 24, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component280

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

280Complaints filed

12Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Back over prevention	61	22	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	53	19	0	0	0
Steering	51	18	3	0	2
Unknown or other	42	15	2	1	2
Engine	33	12	1	0	0
Electrical system	31	11	0	0	0
Fuel system	20	7	0	0	0
Gasoline	19	7	0	0	0
Power train	18	6	3	0	3
Suspension	11	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	10	4	2	0	1
Structure	5	2	0	0	0
Air bags	5	2	4	0	1
Exterior lighting	4	1	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	1	0	0	0

9 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

Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770869
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was intermittently inoperative.”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769559
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was intermittently displayed.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769137

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2015 Ford Taurus recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Taurus. The most recent, 25V695000 (reported October 13, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Ford Taurus recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), power train (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Ford Taurus?

Back over prevention is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 280 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Power train: axle assembly axle shaft

Suspension: rear

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

Parking brake