3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,667 miles

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problem #3

Nov 052003

(reported on)

Taurus

  • 107,000 miles
After starting vehicle driver was unable to shift gear out of park, although driver's foot was on brake pedal.

- Blanchard, OK, USA

problem #2

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 #1

Jan 042001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While trying to shift out of park gears would lock up. Problem was intermittent. Contacted dealership. Mechanic gave no indication of how problem could be corrected. Informed owner's manual would give a suggestion on how to correct locking up of gears.

- Manchester, OH, USA