10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 021999

Taurus

  • miles
Engine head gasket failed. Also power steering fluid leak.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #2

Jan 021997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering tubing failed.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 081998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel would lock up. Steering would get sluggish & moan. Took to mechanic & was informed that the actuator assembly/hose/ power steering rack needed replacing. Had them replaced twice before, but problem still exists. This last time mechanic could not locate what the problem was.

- Perkin, IL, USA