10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,667 miles

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problem #3

Feb 272005

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
Car parked for 10 minutes after a short 5 mile drive. Smoke reported from under hood. Once hood opened, found small fire which was easily extinguished by owner. Vehicle driven to local Ford dealer. Mechanic claimed 3 leakes from ruptured power steering lines caused hydraulic fluid to spill onto engine. Dealer replaced lines for $600. Owner had to clean remaining fluid from engine compartment after repair.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 152002

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While parking wheels locked up, and smoke was coming from under dash/ and flames from under hood. Vehicle was totalled. No injuries. 2 days prior, vehicle had been at dealership for power steering repair.

- Wallingford, PA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 232001

Taurus

  • miles
Power steering failed, causing loss of control. Vehicle drifted from left to right. Contacted dealer. Please add VIN.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

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