5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,267 miles

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problem #3

Nov 022002

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,800 miles
Catalytic converter rattling inside. Replaced by dealer

- Morton, PA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 251998

Taurus

  • miles
Recalls 97V097000/96V166000; while driving the RPM's went up, zoomed up, and the car died, coasted to the side and parked. Dealer contacted, and stated the vehicle did not comply with the recalls. Provide further information.

- Avenel, NJ, USA

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problem #1

May 171998

Taurus

  • miles
Whenever stopping or starting the vehicle, it would rumble/ vibrate and shake badly. Took to dealer to have vehicle checked. Was told that the catalytic convertor had to be replaced. The problem of vibrating and rumbling still exists.

- Mt Pleasant, MI, USA

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