7.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,602 miles

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problem #14

Apr 022011

Taurus

  • 78,426 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that water was leaking into the passenger side floorboard from an unknown entry source. The dealer advised the contact that due to the age of the vehicle, the failure was common. The dealer advised having the molding and sealant for the windshield replaced. The manufacturer took a complaint on the contacts behalf and offered no further assistance since there were no related recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 78,456 and the failure mileage was 78,426.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #13

May 092000

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer turned on the heater and defroster and cold air along with a mist that filled the inside of the vehicle and covered the windshield. The consumer had to use paper napkins to clear the windows. The heater core is an existing problem that reoccurs every 3 months since April 2001. The dealer was notified. Nlm coolant leak. Dealer replaced heater core 5 times. Right rear window inoperative. Dealer replaced right rear window motor. Switch on air conditioner control head falls off. Dealer rpelaced cracked center control knob. Sunglass compartment in center console lid broke off. Console compartment door, hinge pins and spring replaced. Squeak noise under hood. Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #12

Apr 102001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Freeze plugs blew out without warning at 65 mph on interstate hwy; temp gauge within normal range and "check engine" light did not come on until engine died. Required head gasket job as well as repair of freeze plugs. Temporary loss of power steering when turning corners on wet streets. Windshield fogs over completely when defrost/defog is turned on before it clears. Temporary loss of vision through windshield resulting in extremely hazardous driving conditions...

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #11

Oct 091998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Wind noise from windshield.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #10

Oct 091998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Wind noise from windshield.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 012000

Taurus

  • miles
My windshield has developed a haze between the lamenation and glass, as diagnosed by the dealer. The only solution was to replace the window. This condition makes the view severely blurred when oncoming headlights and/or sun is involved. It is much like shining light through a prism. Glass on a vehicle should last the lifetime of the vehicle, and not go bad. This creates a serious visual hazard. I would hope that this warrants an investigation to provide consumers like myself some sort of replacement/recall option. Further, if a windshield cannot withstand the test of time, I have lost faith in its integrity during an accident. To say the least, Ford has produced a "lemon" product, as again...glass should not go bad.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #8

Dec 301997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Window seal failed.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 191997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield seal failed, causing wind noise.

- Palm Deser, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 011996

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wind noise through front passenger window.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 121997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield molding defective.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 011996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air leak from windshield.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 311996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air noise from front window.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 291996

Taurus

  • miles
Windshield reflects top of dashboard, interfering with drivers vision.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 151996

Taurus

  • miles
Front windshield noisy/resealed top windshield.

- Irmo, SC, USA