4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,000 miles

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problem #5

Apr 202007

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Check engine light turned on in October 2005 and was told it was a failure of egr sensor; light turned off when I added more coolant to the reservoir, which was empty but not generating a heating message. Light turned back on after next gas fill.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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problem #4

Aug 162004

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The consumer stated the emission sensor light continued to stay on. The part has been replaced, however the light is now back on. Please provide additional information.

- Westminster, MD, USA

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problem #3

Jun 012004

Taurus

  • miles
Engine check light illuminated and remained on while driving. Vehicle was diagnose by state inspection station of a failed control auxiliary emission unit, which needed to be replaced.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 052003

Taurus

  • miles
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle started smoking from underneath the vehicle.

- Wylie, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jan 252003

Taurus

  • miles
Pressure egr valve failure. Ford has acknowledged problem by extending warranty for 2 years, 24K, but this problem should be viewed for possible mandatory recall.

- Carmichaels, PA, USA

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