10.0

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

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problem #5

Nov 012000

Taurus

  • miles
My battery has run down due to the interior light problem.

- Inwood, WV, USA

problem #4

Nov 011999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving consumer noticed vehicle overheated due to a leak within the engine compartment. Also, a problem with battery draining out, and headlights come off and on. Consumer have contacted the dealer. The thermostat failed.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 212000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The new auto batteries lack the ampere hour rating making it difficult to recharge properly.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #2

May 261997

Taurus

  • miles
First incident driving under wet roads every time the vehicle ran a puddle of water the car stalls battery light comes on, very little or no steering can be done.

- Plainfield, CT, USA

problem #1

Nov 021996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery failed.

- Atascadero, CA, USA