Ford Taurus 2018 Recall: Key Removal Risk of Rolling Away
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Taurus vehicles with mechanical key ignitions that may roll away if key is removed while not in park and parking brake not applied. Owners must contact Ford for free shifter assembly replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2018 Taurus vehicles with mechanical key ignitions that could roll away if the key is removed while the car isn't in park and the parking brake isn't engaged. This poses a crash risk and violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224797-ford-taurus-2018-recall-key-removal-risk-of-rolling-away.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224797-ford-taurus-2018-recall-key-removal-risk-of-rolling-away · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V141000
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“Ford Taurus 2018 Recall: Key Removal Risk of Rolling Away.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224797-ford-taurus-2018-recall-key-removal-risk-of-rolling-away. Based on NHTSA recall #18V141000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V141000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle may roll away if the key is removed from the ignition while the transmission isn't in park and the parking brake isn't engaged. This creates a risk of the vehicle moving unexpectedly, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Taurus vehicles with mechanical key ignitions are affected. Drivers who frequently move their vehicles without applying the parking brake are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Ford Taurus models with mechanical key ignition systems. The recall started May 11, 2018, and affects vehicles that may roll away under specific conditions.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free shifter assembly replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 for theft protection, which requires the vehicle to not roll away under these conditions.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V141000 (January 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.