10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Feb 172003

Taurus

  • miles
The driver side door did not shut completely.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #5

Jun 122002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While applying the brakes from between 65 to 45 mph there is a serious shaking felt through the steering wheel and column. There is also a problem with the automatic door locks not working when the car is put into motion. That really concerns me having three small children. The interior dome light also doesn't shut off as it should.

- Dayton, NV, USA

problem #4

Jan 112002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving automatic locking system disengages. Also, dome light stays on continuously.

- Neenah, WI, USA

problem #3

Aug 162001

Taurus

  • miles
Interior map light is also the dome lights. Cannot shut off when the door is open. When the door sensor breaks the sensors thinks the door is open. This is hazardous at night since there is glare coming off the windshield.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #2

Jan 052001

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at any normal speed power steering will kick out sometimes. Also, seat belt light will come on and off/ door light will come on, and speed control will come on.

- Loudon, TN, USA

problem #1

Apr 242000

Taurus

  • miles
#1 door ajar lights, interior lights, and dome light on even though all doors are closed.

- Farmington, MN, USA