10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 012002

Taurus

  • miles
While traveling on the highway there is a gasoline smell coming through the vent area inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Lempster, NH, USA

problem #2

Sep 011998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalling continually due to design defect of the gas tank, modified fuel lines and emission canister (all components need to be replaced). Service bulletin issued.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Oxygen sensors went out without the "check engine" coming on. Owner believes Ford has disable the warning.

- Mesquite, TX, USA