• April 26, 2016Air bags

  Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly

  NHTSA campaign 16V-247 · 695 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  The risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

• June 2, 2015Steering

  Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

  NHTSA campaign 15V-340 · 393,623 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

  The risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

• January 28, 2015Body and structure

  Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat

  NHTSA campaign 15V-040 · 194,889 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

  The risk: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

• May 29, 2014Lighting

  Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire

  NHTSA campaign 14V-285 · 183,425 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

  The risk: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.

• March 27, 2013Fuel system

  Fuel Tank may Leak at Seam

  NHTSA campaign 13V-109 · 3,037 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.

  The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

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Other Ford Taurus model years

• 2018 4
• 2017 4
• 2016 4
• 2015 6
• 2014 5
• 2013 9
• 2011 4
• 2010 3
• 2008 1
• 2006 2
• 2004 1
• 2003 3

Common questions

Does the 2012 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2012 Ford Taurus: 16V-247 (Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly); 15V-340 (Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist); 15V-040 (Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat); 14V-285 (Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2012 Ford Taurus has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2012 Ford Taurus?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.