Ford is recalling more than 101,000 Taurus sedans after discovering that the front door B-pillar trim appliques (decorative panels) may come loose while driving. Loose trim pieces can detach and create a road hazard for other drivers.
The good news: no accidents or injuries have been reported so far. But if you own one of these vehicles, you’ll want to take action right away.
Which Products Are Affected
Vehicles: 2016–2019 Ford Taurus
Production dates: July 25, 2016 – March 1, 2019
Recall size: 101,944 vehicles
Important: Vehicles were not produced in VIN order, so the only way to know if your car is included is to:
Call Ford’s customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or
Contact your local Ford or Lincoln dealer, who can check using Ford’s OASIS database.
What You Should Do
Stop driving? No — this recall does not advise you to stop driving.
Check your vehicle: Contact your dealer or Ford customer service to confirm if your car is included.
Free repair: If affected, a Ford or Lincoln dealer will inspect the trim and repair or replace it at no cost.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall announced: September 12, 2025
Dealer notification: Began September 15, 2025
Owner notification letters: Expected to mail September 22–26, 2025 (interim) and December 1–5, 2025 (final remedy)
VIN lookup available: September 15, 2025 via NHTSA’s recall lookup tool
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
Recall Number: 25S91 (Ford) / 25V611 (NHTSA)
Official Recall Page (NHTSA): Check out more info here.
