10.0

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

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problem #4

Feb 162005

Taurus 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving 2 mph, the rear left door open on it's own. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The cause has not been determined at this time. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.

- Honeoye, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 222001

Taurus

  • miles
My door latch and/or 'door ajar' light latch is not working, my interior lights stay on all the time and my battery stays run down(I've had to replace it once already), and not only is it hard to drive at night with the interior lights on, it is dangerous. Please get back to me on this. Thank you, ms. [xxx]. frame. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Jena, LA, USA

problem #2

Jan 032002

Taurus

  • miles
Front passenger side door will close. Consumer has to push down lock and close door so it will stay shut. If doesn't push down lock door will not shut. Have to contact dealer.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 151999

Taurus

  • miles
1. need complete new transmission, 2nd gear burned up with only normal wear and tear. 2. doon and door ajar lights won't go off, interior panal lights won't come on and I get shocked every time I close the door after exiting. 3. gear shift column broke while car was in park shifting to drive.

- Baltimore, OH, USA