3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,875 miles

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problem #4

Apr 222004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 171,500 miles
(1) intermittently, radio turned off when backing up or during forward turn. (2) while driving, seatbelt light began flashing with seat belt fastened, then power steering failed and radio turned off simultaneously (3) vehicle was towed to mechanic who one month previously fixed same problem on 1997 Taurus by changing the park-neutral switch.

- Columbia, MO, USA

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problem #3

Jun 192002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Error code 0761-hydraulic failure of solenoid/transmission. Came on. When driving at high speed, vehicle as consumer describes, was "dragging" upon acceleration. Owner has another Taurus with same condition.

- Germantown, MD, USA

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problem #2

Apr 022001

Taurus

  • miles
Power steering intermittent failure; first began when placing shift lever into reverse gear, then later occurred also in forward drive gears. Suspect electrical/electronic problem since radio speakers also go silent and power windows do not operate when this occurs. Discovered that removal of 15amp fuse controlling backup lights/heater return power steering and radio control. All other fuses working properly. Dealer is not yet contacted.

- Stow, OH, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shifts into reverse (internally) while gear shift indicator still indicates park.

- Buford, GA, USA

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