10.0

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

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problem #5

Jun 132001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The view of the instrument panel is obstructed when the steering wheel is being turned. Nlm

- West Lafay, IN, USA

problem #4

Jun 272001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When attempting to shift vehicle out of gear, the gear shift malfunctioned preventing vehicle to go into gear. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has to replace computer system and other parts. Consumer also stated the window trim has come apart leaving the windows scratched, engine light comes on, the engines emission control needs to be replaced, brake shift interlock is inoperative, the steering cloumn was replaced, front tire keeps losing air, rear brakes light need to be replaced.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

May 152001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel is starting to crack in center, over airbags. Consumer stated that he has had three steering wheels replaced for this problem. Dealer has been notified. Consumer states dealer informed him not to use the horn.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 012000

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had to avoid a truck and went into a ditch. Dealership replaced iac valve) twice. On February 17 a mass air flow sensor was replaced. Also, processor computer chip replaced, and steering wheel locked up. Vehicle had earlier problems tha were still existing.

- Tifton, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Airbag had started to come through the center and edge of the steering wheel. Dealer has replaced the steering wheel once, and the proble has reoccurred in the replacement steering wheel.

- Temple, TX, USA