10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,750 miles

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problem #4

Jul 122004

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
ABS operated poorly. When the brakes were applied vehicle did not come to a stop immediately. Vehicle moved about 50 feet before stopping after brakes were applied. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and no work was done. They charged the consumer, and kept the vehicle for an extended period. But when the consumer picked up the vehicle, the consumer was assured that the work was done. Then, consumer took the vehicle to Goodyear, and consumer was told that nothing was done to the vehicle. Ak the consumer stated the drivers seat belt did not retract and the passengers front door was hard to open from the outside.

- District Heights, MD, USA

problem #3

Feb 052001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On two occasions, the consumer opened the door front/driver door, and the corner/sharp edge hit the consumer in the eye. Scc

- Carrollton, KY, USA

problem #2

Aug 042002

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer experincing several problems with vehicle. Door out of alignment 3 times, ga gauge not working and replace front brake rotors 4 times.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jul 232002

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving anti- lock brake system failed when applied, almost causing an accident.contacted dealer. The left front door wobbles when opening, consumer states the trunk lid would open while driving, consumer states rear of vehicle bottoms out when there are at least five people in the vehicle, the speakers were giving a bad reception.

- Oloha, OR, USA