3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #3

Jun 152003

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
This car continually stalls out, the battery light comes on, the engine repair light comes on, the underneath suspension squeeks and groans, the brakes squeak, the wheel doesn't turn when the car stalls out. It has happened numerous times when I am turning a corner, the car stalls out and the wheel will not turn. Now the computor systems are not working the air conditioning. I have to restart the car to get the radio and the air conditioning to start up. These things happen but no one can find a problem.

- Fresno, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 152001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
Eng size 3.0 transmission type ax4S or axode, transmission just stop pulling forward, had car since Oct. 1998 bought used alway had problem with jerking when changing to first or second gear from day one when I bought car. Told the dealer about the jerking when changing gear he said the the way the car was made. Car is in shop now for transmission work. They said it must be the computer, couldnt find nothing wrong with the transmission. I think a recall should have been made on 1996 Taurus. I am tired of spending money on this car. I know Ford know about this problem.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 261997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cigarette lighter loose.

- Rosemount, MN, USA

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