7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,250 miles

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problem #12

Sep 012001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Consumer stated headlight lenses produced a thick film. As a result, the of the visibility of the driver becomes impaired. Dealer stated that it was normal procedure. Head light lens are no longer clear.

- Cambridge, MD, USA

problem #11

Mar 212004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ford Taurus: Head lights fogged over. We feel there is a severe defect in the seals for these headlights.

- Arkansas City, KS, USA

problem #10

Oct 312001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Seal on both headlight lens have failed resulting in cloudy lenses. Lens are not removable requireing replacing each unit at a price of $214. Per unit. In discussing with service people at Ford garage they say this is occuring quite frequently. This is ridiculous having to replace the whole unit to enable cleaning of a headlight lens. This restricts the visibility due to diminished lumens available. This is a serious saftey hazard.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #9

Aug 072001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The headlight covers are cloudy and very little light shines through. You can hardly tell that the lights are on at night.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 072001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The headlight covers are cloudy and very little light shines through. You can hardly tell that the lights are on at night.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #7

May 252000

Taurus

  • miles
Headlights are dim - due to opaque plastic cover.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 011999

Taurus

  • miles
Outer headlight lens yellowing, interior filling with moisture

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 011999

Taurus

  • miles
Outer headlight lens yellowing, interior filling with moisture

- Boca Raton, FL, 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

May 312000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Mar 011996

Taurus

  • miles
The headlights stay on when everything is off, bright light indicator stays on. This is the second time this has happened. The previous time the lights would go off when the emergency brake was applied, emergeny brake unaffective this time. It appears to be the daytime running lights even though the bright light indicator is on.

- Mammoth Sp, AR, USA

problem #1

Aug 011996

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head lamp switch worked intermitantly.

- Palmdale, CA, USA