4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #2

Aug 112001

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Cruise control does not turn off with brake or off button. Engine continues to try to make the car go 65 mph while trying to slow down. Cruise control will not disengage. Have not used cruise control since original incident.

- Monsey, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 171998

Taurus

  • miles
Stall, rough idle, ignition missing. Wiring replaced, but vehicle continues to run rough. Dealer check fuel system but no problem found. Unable to determine cause via diagnostics. This problem has existed and grown worse with this vehicle since purchased in 04/98 at @17000 miles.

- Stow, OH, USA

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