10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,535 miles

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problem #6

Nov 301998

Taurus

  • miles
Since new, vehicle fails to decelerate immediately when foot removed from accelerator. Will also accelerate going downhill with cruise on.

- Rhinebeck, NY, USA

problem #5

Nov 011998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving and took foot off the gas pedal, the vehicle kept going and did not reduce speed, which may have been a problem with the throttle system. There is a tsb bulletin saying it is normal condition.

- Sheffield, OH, USA

problem #4

Oct 191998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle accelerates on its own while going downhill.

- Delta, CO, USA

problem #3

Sep 231998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Erratic operation of cruise control allows the vehicle th accelerate 10-15 mile over the setting while the overdrive is on. When overdrive is turned off cruise control maintains setting.

- Troy, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 171998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle does not decelerate immediately when the gas pedal is released.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 221998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control loses control when going down inclines.

- Traverse C, MI, USA