10.0

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

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problem #2

Dec 062004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was sitting at intersection and it was involved in a rear end collision, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy, but passenger's side air bag did deploy. Driver sustained head trauma and refused to go to the hospital. Consumer will go to the hospital the next day. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

- Dimondale, MI, USA

problem #1

Nov 222001

Taurus 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was traveling approximately 45mph when another vehicle came out and caused a T-bone collision. Passenger's side air bag didn't deploy. Passenger was injured with six broken ribs/an injured hand, and was having trouble breathing. The passenger had seat belt restraints on. No contact has been made to the manufacturer.

- Zellwood, FL, USA