10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,957 miles

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problem #23

Mar 012004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
Random changes in the windshield wiper speed, regardless of setting. Hazard signals failed or only one side flashing. Turn signal failure (of exterior and interior console lights). Failure of interior lighting to turn off after doors closed. Failure of power windows (all four). Short in electrical system resulting in required replacement of GEM module. Turn signal/wiper controls replaced. GEM module replaced.

- Wrentham, MA, USA

problem #22

Jun 012001

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
The instrument panel will display the "door ajar" warning icon and the dome light will remain on while operating the vehicle. After exiting and securing the vehicle, the dome light will remain on for an indefinate amount of time. The problem is intermittent but can continue to malfunction for a week-at-A-time and not have a recurrence for up to a month. Dealer told me that unless I could localize the source of the failure, they could not begin to solve the problem.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #21

Nov 152002

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
Driver seatbelt status, door shut status not working properly. Seatbelt light is on even when wearing seatbelt, and "door open" light, interior light stay on even when door is closed.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #20

Jun 122002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While applying the brakes from between 65 to 45 mph there is a serious shaking felt through the steering wheel and column. There is also a problem with the automatic door locks not working when the car is put into motion. That really concerns me having three small children. The interior dome light also doesn't shut off as it should.

- Dayton, NV, USA

problem #19

Mar 122002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Dome light stays uluminated while driving, causing poor visibility. Power steering goes in and out, causing it to become difficult to steer. Dealer will be notified.

- Indnop, IN, USA

problem #18

Jan 112002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving automatic locking system disengages. Also, dome light stays on continuously.

- Neenah, WI, USA

problem #17

Aug 012001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dome light remains on once vehicle is shut off or when doors are closed.also, driver's side rear windows work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.

- Lackawanna, NY, USA

problem #16

Jan 011998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Switch in door to advise if door is open stays on. When this occurs, it causes for dome lights to come on. Consumer has had repairs on vehicle on two different occasions, but problem continues to occur.

- Walworth, WI, USA

problem #15

Jan 082001

Taurus

  • miles
False light showing open door will not go off, therefore interior lights will not shut off/even when car is off.

- Riverside, RI, USA

problem #14

Jan 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Interior lights come on and stay on while driving at night which may cause visible problem, and may result in a crash. Dealer had to replace interior lights twice. Common problem.

- Methuen, MA, USA

problem #13

Oct 122000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
When sun hits vehicle or even when temperature is hot at night, interior lights and door ajar light come on. Lights stay on for an hour or more before going out. This causes poor driver's visibility when driving at night. Dealership was not able to determine what was causing this problem.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #12

Apr 051999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The dome light and the door ajar light comes on intermittently.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #11

May 072000

Taurus

  • miles
The interior lights stay on due to the door ajar light being on it only happens after noon when th car is parked in the sun light and afraid to cause accident because of the drivers underdash light being so bright.

- Madison, SD, USA

problem #10

Apr 132000

Taurus

  • miles
Door ajar light on dash stays on. Sometimes ocasionally it goes off, interior lights won't go off because of it, resulting in a dead battery, back window doesn't always work, engine check light goes on and off. The dealer thinks I'm crazy cause whenever I take it in to be repaired the lights are all off. They told me it was a relay switch and they said they fixed it and it still is broken.

- East Dundee, IL, USA

problem #9

Apr 242000

Taurus

  • miles
#1 door ajar lights, interior lights, and dome light on even though all doors are closed.

- Farmington, MN, USA

problem #8

Apr 042000

Taurus

  • miles
Dashboard shows doors are open, and interior light will stay on. Dealer couldn't find the problem.

- Burlington, MA, USA

problem #7

Mar 012000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
1. windshield wipers do not always operate at the rate selected. They operate at a lower rate than selected. 2. the driver's side door light switch does not operate properly. The interior lights will not turn off for long periods of time. The driver's side door will not remain locked during this switch failure with the key in the ignition and/or the engine running.

- Valley, AL, USA

problem #6

Jul 231999

Taurus

  • miles
#1 door ajar switch, light in dash stays on and interior lights stay on while driving. #2 window did not work at all, repaired by dealer, #3 window would not roll up, took to dealer, told to take door apart and beat on motor, was able to get window up.

- Bowen, IL, USA

problem #5

Feb 222000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door locks would not lock and doors open. Warning light stays on after exiting vehicle. Also, the inside dome light stays on. Dealer has seen vehicle. Failures became increasingly worse.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #4

Feb 091999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No protective cover for trunk light caused lamp to come into contact with contents of the truck thus causing a fire. Nlm

- Newport Ne, VA, USA

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