10.0

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

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problem #5

Dec 012001

Taurus

  • miles
Passenger's side rear seatbelt will not pull out of retractor.

- Naugatack, CT, USA

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problem #4

Aug 172001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The rear seatbelts on both sides became jammed in the retracted position and are no longer operable. In addition the metal piece that fits in the anchor in the middle rear seat broke off the webbing while my 35 pound four year old was wearing it. Also, the front driver side seat belt has failed to lock in place repeatedly and come apart while I was driving the car.

- Parma, OH, USA

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problem #3

Sep 102000

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right rear passenger's seat belt retractor stopped working, Ford will not replace it due to vehicle being out of warranty.

- Montgomery, NY, USA

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problem #2

Feb 152000

Taurus

  • miles
Driver's and passenger's rear seatbelts do not retract, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash.

- Mt Zion, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 301999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's seatbelt system malfunctioned, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Dealer needs to replace the seatbelt retractor.

- Edgewater, FL, USA

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