- The problem
- Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
- The risk
- A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Ford Taurus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2007 Ford Taurus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2016 for the pads.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Taurus year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 Ford Taurus recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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Ford Taurus: every year compared
All Taurus years2007 Ford Taurus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford Taurus | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2007 Ford Edge | 989 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Ford Escape | 393 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | 50 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Ford 500 | 37 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2007 Ford E-350 15 Passenger | 18 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 12 | 18 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Ford E-450 | 12 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 6 | 26 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Ford Taurus
Does the 2007 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford Taurus: pads (April 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2007 Ford Taurus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2007 Ford Taurus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Taurus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2007 Ford Taurus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data