10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 212010

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1996 Ford Taurus. Consumer states problem with the park pawl the consumer stated when she put the gear in park, the park pawl did not engage, which cause the vehicle to roll. The consumer spoke with her mechanic and he informed her a recall had been issued in 1996 for certain vehicles. The consumer went to the dealer to have the problem addressed. While the dealer did acknowledge the recall and the consumers vehicle was equipped with ax4N automatic transaxles, she was advised her vehicle was not included in the recall.

- Arlington, VA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 241997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After making a stop the vehicle would not move unless the gear shift was moved around. Vehicle is at dealership to be repaired.

- South Bend, IN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 221997

Taurus

  • miles
The park pawl is broken on the vehicle. The car will roll forward when in park. There is a recall on the part but his VIN is not included.

- New York, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gear selector indicator inoperative.

- Glendora, CA, USA

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