10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jan 302001

Taurus

  • miles
When pressing on brakes cruise control does not go off. This is caused by restraint wiring breaking off cruise control, cancelling switch.

- Harrisburg, NC, USA

problem #4

Jul 161999

Taurus

  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied vehicle will accelerate. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 051999

Taurus

  • miles
Upon starting vehicle and applying the brakes to shift into gear, vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 12 mph, causing consumer to crash into garage doors. Dealer has been contacted.

- Ft. Atkinson, WI, USA

problem #2

Nov 211998

Taurus

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering and accelerator. While driving power steering went out, and vehicle constantly decelerated and accelerated. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 231997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injuries.

- Shelton, CT, USA