10.0

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

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problem #4

Sep 152004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While placing the key inside of the ignition switch it failed to turn or and start. The consumer was not able to start or turn the steering wheel. The consumer will contact the dealer in the morning for an appointment to bring it in for inspection and repair. Please fill in additional information.

- Livonia, MI, USA

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problem #3

Mar 062000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When putting key into the ignition vehicle did not start. Had to be towed to dealer. Dealer has seen several vehicles for same problem, and cannot find solution.

- Mulberry, FL, USA

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problem #2

Sep 011999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When turning the key in ignition vehicle does not start. Dealer has seen vehicle several times, but cannot find the problem.

- Mulberry, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 041999

Taurus

  • miles
Passenger's side air bag deployed unexpectedly, causing the vehicle not to respond to any of its function. Also, brakes and transmission shifter failed; and key was stuck in the ignition, causing the vehicle to coast into a tree and then flip over. Dealer has been contacted.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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