Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$8,472

Repair estimate

US$16,170

The repair estimate is 191% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$8,472

Repair estimate

US$16,170

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 68535646
Sale date: Sep 29, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Storage location: SACRAMENTO, CA
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$16,170
Odometer: 155753 mi
Trim: LIMITED
Engine: 3.5L 6
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: BLACK
Body style: SEDANAll Sedan lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Auction branch: CA - SACRAMENTO
Event status: Pure Sale
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Not actual
City: SACRAMENTO
Postal code: 95828 1829

Full vehicle specifications

Make: FORD
Model: Taurus
Model year: 2017
Trim: Limited
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Seats: 5
Drive train: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 3.5 L
Engine power: 288 hp
Engine model: 3.5L Ti-VCT
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: CHICAGO
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

4 recall campaigns on record

STEERINGAug 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONMar 2018
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:REARFeb 2020
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.

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STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIMSep 2025
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.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2017 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.