10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #30

Jan 222000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle overheated.

- Newbury Port , MA, USA

problem #29

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 #28

Nov 151999

Taurus

  • miles
Driving at 55 mph, noticed when depressing gas pedal would not gain speed. Depressed gas pedal further, non-responsive. Looked at temp gauge, noticed overheated. Pulled over. Bled radiator overfill. Added water and antifreeze. Engine knocked violently when restarted. Called for tow. Notified engine seized and needed to be replaced.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #27

Oct 131999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Rotors and pads have been replaced with no change to the shaking. Very violent at highway speeds.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #26

Sep 271999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
I noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil slowly but fairly constantly, I then proceeded to take the vehicle to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the oil pan gasket was defective and that he suggest that I talk to Ford about the problem because he said that this should not happen to a vehicle with this amount of miles on it. I then took the vehicle to another mechanic for a second opinion and he said the same thing. Attempts to speak to Ford about the problem have only resulted in your warranty has expired and we will not cover this. This seems to be a defective part and I also saw through your website that there was at least one other complaint that seemed to fit this description. Thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to offer.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #25

Sep 041999

Taurus

  • miles
None, only engine failure

- Pittsford, NY, USA

problem #24

Sep 231999

Taurus

  • miles
Our Taurus has had overheating problems since we bought it, Ford didn't fix the problem until there was over 66,000 miles on the car.today while driving on the expressway the engine threw a rod or piston.

- Clarksville, OH, USA

problem #23

Sep 071999

Taurus

  • miles
Intermittent problem with engine hesitating while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time. Informed consumer to report condition to dealer.

- West Yarmouth, MA, USA

problem #22

Apr 221997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When ever the vehicle runs through a puddle of water, the dashboard lights fail and engine completely shuts / cuts off. The vehicle can be instantly started back up by turning the ignition again. Dealer can't find solution.

- Jasper, AL, USA

problem #21

Jul 191999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Every time it rains the power steering goes out and the engine begins to die

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #20

May 131999

Taurus

  • miles
When vehicle was turned off it caught a fire in the engine towards the passenger's side.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #19

Feb 171999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At least twice a month when consumer is driving at various speeds vehicle stalls. Problem started July, 96. Dealers hasn't been able to duplicate this problem.

- Corus Christi, TX, USA

problem #18

Jun 251998

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer is complaining that vehicle will shut down in high temperature for no reason. This condition has occurred once before. Dealer notified and informed consumer to let them know if it occurs again, but nothing was done.

- Elgin, IL, USA

problem #17

Feb 161999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving vehicle at various speeds the engine will suddenly shut down without warning which could result in an accident.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #16

Sep 011998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving through wet puddle vehicle would stall with no prior indication.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #15

Mar 151998

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle intermittently stalls out while driving. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that if it occurred again to bring the vehicle in.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #14

Mar 271998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine experienced intermittent stalling problems. Qcaw

- Fort Washi, MD, USA

problem #13

Sep 121998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle will not start after it has been parked for several days.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #12

Aug 081998

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle lost power at 65 mph.

- New Rochel, NY, USA

problem #11

Jun 301998

Taurus

  • miles
Engine took in water through air intake at bottom of left wheel well, while driving in heavy rain, and making a turn through three to four inches of water; engine immediately seized up.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

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