10.0

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

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problem #4

May 011999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering rack noisy & pops when making hard right turns. There is a service bulletin on this problem.

- Hampden, ME, USA

problem #3

Jul 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Experienced grinding noise when turning steering wheel to right. Diagnosed as a short rack and power steering return problem. Service tech stated that this problem "doesn't occur under normal driving conditions, " and couldn't provide a reason for problem. I believe it is a defect from the manufacturer, and I should be refunded my costs for the repair. There should be some sort of recall action because the problem, from what I am reading from others, is too systemic to be a coincidence.

- Mitchellville, MD, USA

problem #2

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

problem #1

Mar 261998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Passenger's door rattles. Replaced steering rack/leaking oil pan gaskets/oil filter and bracket/ seat belt retractor/rear defroster.

- Norwood, MA, USA