3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,333 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012002

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles
Gear shifter does not line up correctly when in any gear. Ajar door light and inside dome light stay on and the driverside door will not lock when this happens. Also, when getting in or out of the car each passanger gets shocked if you touch one another or the doors. This has been happening for about 3 months now. This happens on a regular bases.

- Landover , MD, USA

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problem #2

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

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problem #1

May 011998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gear shift indicator failed.

- Homeland, CA, USA

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