10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,845 miles

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problem #9

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied front end begins to vibrate excessively. Also, steering column shakes. Rotors and pads have been replaced twice by dealer. Repairs did not work, owner had to go to an independent mechanic to fix problem.

- Nottingham, PA, USA

problem #8

Feb 181999

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at 70mph going down a 5% grade, car will not hold in cruise control. Car goes from 70 mph to 85 mph within seconds on steep grade. Also, brakes are not strong enough to give good braking power. Taken to 2 dealers, and they said it was a characteristic of the Taurus.

- Montery, TN, USA

problem #7

Dec 021999

Taurus 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
We have had this vehicle for less than 2 months--it has been in the shop for all this time except about 2.5 weeks. The rear brakes are grinding and it sounds like metal on metal. The vehicle jerks very bad when going from park to drive which I feel could cause an accident. The car has less than 15000 miles on it and I don't feel like these problems should be occuring at this time. Our car has been in the shop 4 times in less than 2 months.

- Highlands, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 241999

Taurus

  • miles
While driving the brake light came on, but the brakes were still workng. Shortly after the consumer tried to apply the brakes, and the pedal went all the way to the floor.please provide any futher information.

- Chuala Vista, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 261999

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at a speed of 55-65 mph and applying the brakes rear end of the vehicle would began to shake, and fumes would come into the car.

- Clinton, CT, USA

problem #4

Oct 181999

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer was driving vehicle when another vehicle jumped in front of her. Upon applying the brakes, she hit the car from behind, and airbags didn't deploy at all.

- Chicargo, IL, USA

problem #3

Jul 221999

Taurus

  • miles
Enterprise rental car. While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability.brake pedal to floor, resulting in a crash.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #2

Jan 161999

Taurus

  • miles
Brake pedal would go to floor when brakes were applied. Was informed by mechanic brake adjustment was needed. Brakes were repaired. Since then, problem reappeared. Also, cruise control would be set at a certain speed, but vehicle would accelerate at a higher speed; and right side seat belt fails to retract back to original position.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 181998

Taurus

  • miles
The vehicle in front stopped short. Had applied brakes quickly. ABS brakes locked up. Vehicle accelerated after the brakes were applied. Rearended vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA