7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,167 miles

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problem #3

Aug 102004

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer complained about transmission problems. While driving transmission shook since February, 2004. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that it had a problem, and kept vehicle for 4 days. When consumer received vehicle back she was told that they replaced the computer piston because it was stuck. Also, had problems wit the windows. They made a weird noise. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they just realigned the windows.

- East Chicago, IN, USA

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problem #2

Aug 152003

(reported on)

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,500 miles
Problems with 2001 Ford Taurus brake rotors. The front end vibrated and the brake rotors were replaced numerous times, however the problem still existed. Ford was ordered to repair all repairs but they only turned the rotors. Also the passenger window dragged, the lights dimmed when the radio or heater was on, and also the transmission jerked at times and there was a vibration in the front of the vehicle, the mechanic stated it was due to tire wear.

- Lost Creek, WV, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012002

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When key is turned to start engine ignition switch will not return to the number 4 position. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that it is suppose to work that way. Consumer stated the starter blew up, the brakes were inoperative, the transmission does not shift properly, the windows were inoperative.

- Fort Benton, MT, USA

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