10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,250 miles

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problem #4

Sep 112004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,000 miles
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming out of the air vents on the dashboard. Consumer pulled over and exited the vehicle. The entire vehicle went up in flames within seconds. No warning lights came on prior to the smoke and flames.

- Martins Ferry, OH, USA

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problem #3

Mar 042003

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Electrical short in power door prevented door from locking.

- Hopkinsville, KY, USA

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problem #2

May 192002

Taurus

  • miles
Fire inspector and private inspector unable to determine exact cause of fire although location determined to be near firewall, center rear of engine compartment.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

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problem #1

Jan 292000

Taurus

  • miles
Door ajar light and the dome light stay on. Also, doors do not lock when releasing the brake. At night the driver is not able to see the road clearly. The dealer was called about the problem. An appointment has been made for the dealer to look at the vehicle.

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

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