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2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus

The 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus is a full-size car, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
21
NHTSA safety
Starting price
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelTaurus
Model year2018
Vehicle classFull-size Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
CO₂ tailpipe423 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Taurus AWD19 MPG combined
Taurus AWD19 MPG combined
Taurus AWD FFV19 MPG combined
Taurus FWD21 MPG combined
Taurus FWD FFV21 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined21 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Taurus21 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 34% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$634/mo

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Amount financed
$32,400
Total interest
$5,637
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5-year fuel cost
$9,571

$1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG21
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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION18V141000 · 2018-03-01

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

    Remedy: 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.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR20V072000 · 2020-02-10

    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.

    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.

  • STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM25V611000 · 2025-09-12

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

    Remedy: 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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V695000 · 2025-10-13

    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.

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus?

The 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway).

Is the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus?

The 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus?

The 2018 Affordable Aluminum Taurus is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC