10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,750 miles

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problem #4

Feb 112003

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
Vehicle surged forward when vehicle was shifted into park, resulting in vehicle hitting a brick wall. While shifting into park, the engine accelerated to over 3000 RPM which caused the vehicle to jump an eight inch curb and violently hit a brick wall.

- Zachary, LA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 182002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling noticed vehicle idling high and down shifting. Dealer has been contacted, and indicated that transmission needed to be replaced.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 282000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Engine idles at 20mph and higher continually, dealership unable to rectify high idle.

- Ilion, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 061999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle experiences high idle and unwanted acceleration on several occasions.

- Jermyn, PA, USA

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