3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,439 miles

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problem #5

Feb 012014

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
Car would not stop accelerating. I see that throttle cable is binding and getting hung up in the open position.

- Bellmore, NY, USA

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problem #4

Dec 282010

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 52,196 miles
2001 Ford Taurus iac valve failure at 54,200 miles.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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problem #3

Nov 302000

Taurus

  • miles
Engine idles fast and vehicle will take off as soon as the brakes are released.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #2

Apr 122001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When using turn signal to go left or right signal will go out before turn is made. Took to dealer and had it repaired, but problem still exists. The turn signal was repaired twice, but the problem still exists. The exhaust makes humming sound when at idle. Wiper blade failed and was replaced. The vehicle gets low mileage when A/C on, the engine was leaking oil.

- Covinna, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 232001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving a strong fuel odor consumes inside of vehicle. Odor becomes more pronounced when vehicle is parked in garage.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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