10.0

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

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problem #4

Aug 241999

Taurus

  • miles
I was told by the dealer that the problem I encountered with my vehicle is a known problem with my model year as the manufacturer has issued a tsb. The problem with the vehicle manifest itself by stalling when deceleration is occurring. The stalling occurs ramdomly with the engine operating at normal to slightly elevated temperature. Ability to steer the vehicle becomes very difficult one the vehicle has stalled and this is usually the first indication that a stall has occurred. I believe this stalling represent a serious safety issue with this vehicle, one the manufacturer is aware of.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #3

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 #2

Sep 261997

Taurus

  • miles
The vehicle continues to overheat; the "hot" needle zooms to "H" without warning and the air conditioner spews out hot air; upon stopping, coolant erupts fromthe reserve tank and spills out in volume onto the pavement and the car becomes undriveable.

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 091996

Taurus

  • miles
Pulled into gas station, filled tank, as hand touched pump nozzle fuel tank bursted into flames, no warning, cause unknown.

- Livonia, MI, USA