1994 FORD Taurus Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
250 complaints
HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *TR
Jan 24, 2008
FORDS RECALL OF THEIR 3.8 V6 MOTOR IS A TRAVESTY THAT THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH IT! THEY KNEW THE MOTOR WAS BAD, PUT OUT A RECALL WITH A MILEAGE LIMIT (100,000), BUT THEN ALSO A TIME LIMIT (7 YEARS)! HOW ABOUT A CAR THAT IS NOT DRIVEN THE 100K, AND GETS THE PROBLEM? THE ASSUMPTION IS THAT IF ONE GOES 100K, THEN THEY GOT SOME VALUE OUT OF IT! THEREFORE FORD DID THEIR JOB! BUT WHEN ONE PAYS GOOD MONEY FOR THEIR SCREW UP, AND THE PROBLEM HAPPENS, AND DID NOT DO 100K, THEN THE PURCHASER DID NOT GET SOME VALUE OUT OF IT! FORD SHOULD STICK TO THE 100K, AND NOT THE TIME LIMIT! THE SOB'S HAVE ONCE AGAIN, GOTTEN AWAY WITH A LAZYASS DESIGN, AND WERE ABLE TO THROW A LAME EXCUSE AND GET AWAY WITH IT! I'D LIKE TO KNOW, WHO AND HOW TO SUE! SOME HAVE HAD SUCCESS, AND I'D LIKE TO KNOW HOW THEY DID! *JB
Dec 20, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED FORD HAD A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. THERE WAS A LIMITATION ON THIS RECALL, SEVEN YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED ON OCTOBER 19, 2005 HE NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND HE DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. *AK
Oct 21, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE DYING. THE ENGINE BLEW A HEAD GASKET. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, AND THE NEW ENGINE ALSO BLEW OUT AT 97,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A FLUCTUATION IN TEMPERATURE. THEN , FORD WAS CONTACTED, AND FORD SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP. *AK *JB
Jun 27, 2005
THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED BECAUSE OF OVERHEATING AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE SAME PROBLEM EMERGED AGAIN, LESS THAN FOUR YEARS SINCE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. *AK THE VEHICLE CONTINUED LOSING ANTIFREEZE. *SC *JB
Aug 19, 2004
+ 245 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
233 complaints
THE CAR WHEN LEAVING A STOP ACTS LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL THEN CATCHES AND LEAPS FORWARD. FORD USED A CHEAP FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *TR
Nov 07, 2013
AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE AND APPROACHES A STOP, IT "DE-CLUTCHES" AND EITHER FAILS TO SHIFT INTO GEAR, WHEN PUSHING GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE OR IT THEN SHIFTS HARD DURING TAKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE IS 85,000. MANUFACTURE HAS SUPPOSEDLY SENT OUT TSB FOR REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON #9837. FORD HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THROUGH TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN'S 91-5-7, 92-1-4,92-26A-6, 93-9-11 AND 94-24-7 WHICH EVEN TELLS THE DEALERS TO USE A STEEL PISTON AND NOT TO USE THE ALUMINUM PISTON AND IF THEY HAVE ANY IN STOCK TO RETURN THEM TO THE PARTS DEPOT FOR CREDIT. *TR
May 22, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE AND APPROACHES A STOP, IT "DE-CLUTCHES" AND EITHER FAILS TO SHIFT INTO GEAR OR SHIFTS HARD DURING TAKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000.
Sep 04, 2007
DT: 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD REAR ENDED IT. THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE IT KICKED INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND WAS DETERMINED IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC CLUTCH PISTON. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED FORD, THEY STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE PROBLEM STARTED AROUND THE MIDDLE OF JULY. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THEN. IT OCCURRED AT LEAST 12 TIMES. *AK *JB
Aug 30, 2005
WHILE SHIFTING AND WHILE DRIVING A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Oct 15, 2004
+ 228 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
76 complaints
CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE DAYS WITHOUT USE. ABOUT 9:00AM I MOVED THE CAR AND PARKED IT IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM OF ANY KIND. ABOUT 45 MIN. LATER I WAS ALERTED TO THE SOUND OF A CAR HORN AND FOUND THE FORDS HORN WAS HONKING. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO ATTEMPT TO PULL THE LEVER TO OPEN THE HOOD THERE WAS SMOKE IN THE CAR AND A SMALL FLAME ON THE LEFT LOWER CORNER OF THE CASH. I WENT TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PHONED 911, WAS GONE MAYBE 30 SECONDS AND WHEN I RETURNED THE DASH WAS FULLY AFLAME. I THEN DRAGGED MY HOSE OUT AND BY THE TIME @45 SECONDS LATER I GOT THE WATER ON, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WAS FULLY ENGULFED. AFTER ABOUT 7 MIN. OF ME PUTTING WATER ON THE FIRE AND IT ABOUT 90% OUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP AND FINISHED PUTTING IT OUT. THE ONLY PROBLEMS THE CAR HAD BEFORE WAS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAD QUIT WORKING FROM THE DOOR IN JULY BUT STILL WORKED FROM THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO THE FUSE THAT FED THE RADIO AMONG OTHER THINGS HAD BLOWN BUT WHEN REPLACED WITH THE SAME 15AMP FUSE ALL HAD BEEN OK. *TR
Nov 11, 2011
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD THE CHARACTERISTICALLY OF A FORD RECALL, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE SAFETY DEFECT WAS THE ELECTRICAL HOUSING CAN FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SPARK, AND THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING RADIATOR ELECTRICAL MOTOR, ENGINE COOLING FAN MODULE, AND CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. SHE WAS NOT ALERTED OF ANY OF THESE RECALLS, AND SHE PAID FOR REPAIRS FOR ALL OF THEM OUT OF POCKET. ONCE SHE CONTACTED FORD, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE OUT OF DATE AND SHE COULD NOT BE REIMBURSED. *AK
Oct 31, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE BEGAN PERFORMING POORLY THEN STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE ARRIVED BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. *AK *NM THE VEHICLE WAS ACTING SLUGGISH PRIOR TO THE FIRE
Aug 05, 2005
DRIVING INTO CULVER DRIVE THROUGH AND NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, DROVE CAR OUT OF DRIVE THROUGH AND PARK. CALLED 911 AND BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE MY CAR WAS HEAVY WITH FIRE AND THE CAR NEXT TO IT WAS BURNED AS WELL, TOTAL ESTIMATED DAMAGES WAS $9000. MY CAR WAS TOTALED.
Jul 09, 2005
1994 FORD TAURUS SHO. CAR WAS SITTING IDLE NOT RUNNING FOR HOURS AND SUDDENLY STARTED ON FIRE. APPROXIMENTLY 1 MONTH BEFORE THIS THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST STOPPED WORKING. ALL WIRING IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED AND THE MOTOR IS NON REPAIRABLE. THE FIRE WAS FROM UNDER THE HOOD, DRIVERS SIDE, NEAR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT STARTED BEHIND THE FIREWALL. I HAVE SEEN ON THE NEWS AND HEARD ON THE RADIO THAT A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS DAMAGE. MY CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. I HAVE CALLED 1-888-327-4236, AND THEY SAY THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS ON IT. WHY, MAY I ASK, WOULD IT HAVE BEEN ON THE NEWS AND RADIO IF THERE WERE TO BE NO RECALLS? MY CAR IS STILL SETTING WHERE THE FIRE TOOK PLACE. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOME KIND OF ANSWER INVOLVING THIS ISSUE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO TRY TO FIX IT, MANY HAVE LOOKED AT IT AND SAID "YOU KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS MAKE AND YEAR, CHECK INTO IT". SO I AM FILING A COMPLAINT, HOPING I CAN GET SOME ANSWERS TO MY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU....
Jul 03, 2005
+ 71 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
59 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POP NOISE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE CRADLE BOLT WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND ORDERED THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) AND ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 9/20/11 *CN UPDATED 10/11/11
Aug 04, 2011
THE FRONT LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT DROPPED. THERE WAS LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWED THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP. *TR
Feb 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOWER THAN USUAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE FRAME THAT CAUSED THE REAR SUSPENSION TO LOWER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO MADE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000.
Nov 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON EXAMINATION HE NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000.
Nov 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH STATE INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS); HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE RECALL IN THEIR SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 10/07/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/10/08. *JB
Jul 22, 2008
+ 54 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
48 complaints
DURING A PANIC STOP IN MY 1994 FORD TAURUS SHO I EXPERIENCED A HYDRAULIC FAILURE IN MY BRAKES. THIS WAS DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES. I CAME WITHIN 6 INCHES OF REAR ENDING ANOTHER CAR. I REPLACED BRAKE LINES FROM THE AREA WHERE IT WAS SOUND BACK TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE FORWARD LINES PROBABLY SHOULD ALSO BE REPLACED. *JB
Dec 21, 2006
MY CAR SHAKES WHEN I DRIVE AND JERKS VERY BADLY WHEN YOU PUT ON THE BRAKES. I JUST PUT NEW PADS ON THE FRONT AND THAT'S WHERE IT'S SHAKING FROM. IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS GONNA FALL APART. *NM
Oct 31, 2006
I PURCHASED MY 1994 FORD TAURUS USED IN FALL 2002. IN FEBRUARY 2003 THE REAR BRAKES BEGAN TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER BROKE. I THEN HAD BOTH REAR CALIPERS REPLACED ALONG WITH PADS AND ROTORS. ONLY 3 MONTHS LATER THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE BEGAN GRINDING AGAIN. THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS AGAIN REPLACED ALONG WITH ROTORS AND PADS. MY MECHANIC REPORTED THAT A PROPORTIONING VALVE HAD A GREAT DEAL OF RUST AND WAS NOT PERMITTING BRAKE FLUID TO THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE. THIS VALVE HAS LINES TO ALL 4 BRAKES AND HE IS UNCERTAIN IF ALL LINES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE VALVE IS REPLACED.
May 28, 2003
REAR BRAKES STICKING, FAILING TO RELEASE ON 1994 FORD TAURUS WITH REAR DISK BRAKES. I HAVE BURNED UP 2 SETS OF REAR BRAKES AND HAVE STILL NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM TO FIX IT PROPERLY. NEW REAR CALIPERS BOTH TIME THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *NLM
Apr 13, 2003
RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. TOWED TO GARAGE WHERE INSPECTIION SHOWED THEA LINE HAD RUSTED AND BURST. INSPECTION ALSO SHOWED SEVERE RUST ON BRAKE LINES FROM PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FRONT OF CAR . RUST IS IN AN AREA NOT EASILY OBSERVED BY NORMAL MAINTENACE INSPECTION AND COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.*AK
Jun 30, 2002
+ 43 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
45 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS GO OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN COME BACK ON IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN STOPS HAPPENING
Mar 01, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE ONLINE AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V009000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 127,000.
Sep 25, 2017
RECALL 98V009000 HEADLAMP FLASH INTERMITTENTLY MY 94 FORD TAURUS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FORD OASIS SYSTEM IN REGARDS TO FACTORY RECALL ENDING ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED 2 MONTHS BEFORE MINE . YOUR RECALL GOES FROM 93 TO 95 FORD VEHICLES. *JB
Feb 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THE LIGHTS GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS. THE LIGHTS HAD TO BE TURNED ON MANUALLY USING THE SWITCH RATHER THAN AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATING WHEN THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V009000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *NM
Jan 19, 2006
DT: NOTICED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2005, AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WAS RECALL 98V009000, FOR THE SAME THING. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THERE NO FOREWARNING AND NO NOISE. CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, AND L THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT FIXED. *AK
Oct 05, 2005
+ 40 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
45 complaints
FUEL PUMP FUSES KEEP BLOWING. HAVE BEEN TOWED 5 TIMES, CAR JUST DIES OUT. I AM AT MY MAX IN TOWS THROUGH AAA. WE HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND THE FUEL RELAY SWITCH REPLACED. CAR RAN FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND BLEW FUSE AFTER FUSE. ABOUT 12 FUSES HAVE BLOWN. IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD FUEL PUMPS. CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP AND WON'T START.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. DEALER REPLACED TWICE THE FUEL LINES . THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL LINE WAS MADE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL. *AK *PH *JB
Sep 15, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO STALL, RESULTING IN SHUT OFF. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED, AND CONFIRMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON FUEL SYSTEM. HOWEVER , RECALL WAS 2 YEARS OLD, AND IT WOULD NOT APPLY TO CONSUMER.*AK
Jul 26, 2002
THERE IS AN INTERMITTTNT FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 05, 2002
ANTIFREEZE IS DRIPPING, FUEL IS GETTING INTO VEHICLE , AND CAUSING HEADACHES/BLOODY NOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 27, 2002
+ 40 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
43 complaints
BROKEN DRIVERS COIL SPRING. *TR
Jun 01, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. SINCE APPROXIMATELY THE MIDDLE OF 2003, THE COIL SPRING HAS FAILED. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION EVER SINCE THAT TIME. HE LOCATED RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 6/15/09 *CN THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE STRUT COIL. UPDATED 06/16/09.*JB
Jun 01, 2009
DT: THE CONTACT STATES VEHICLE VIBRATED. SHE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND RUBBED ON THE TIRES. THE COIL SPRINGS AND TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE STRUTS AND STRUT PLATES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB
Dec 16, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS 1994 FORD TAURUS GL. THE FRONT END OF CAR WAS GOING TO THE LEFT AND SOMETIMES WHEN SHE TURNED THE WHEEL THERE WAS TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE TOLD HER HE COULD NOT ALIGN THE FRONT END BECAUSE ONE OF THE BOLTS WAS MISSING. THE BOLT HAS TO DO WITH KEEPING THE CAR STRAIGHT. THE CAR WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE TWO OF THE BOLTS. RECALL 98V323000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS ITEM. SHE CALLED FORD, AND WAS TOLD THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Oct 06, 2005
OWNER SAYS THAT THE STRUT BLEW OUT DUE TO THE KNUCKLE BEING BENT AND THE BOLT WILL NOT GO BACK IN IT. THE KNUCKLE IS CAST IRON AND THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM TO ASSIST THE OWNER. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Sep 16, 2004
+ 38 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
42 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE THE HARNESS BURNED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $100 TO REPAIR THE HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE HARNESS WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 205,000.
Mar 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN LATE DECEMBER OF 2008. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE VEHICLE TO BE DESTROYED AND WOULD NOT INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE COVERAGE. THE FIRE AND POLICE REPORT NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 123,000.
Jan 13, 2009
1994 FORD TAURUS CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE DESTROYING THE VEHICLE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT FORD SHOULD GIVE HER HOWEVER MUCH MONEY THE CAR IS WORTH. SHE STATES THERE WAS A INCIDENT REPORT INDICATING THE FAULTY EQUIPMENT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HAS INCIDENT REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATING THE FIRE ORIGINATING IN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. *TR
Oct 03, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH AND THE FIRE FUSED THE WIRING HARNESS. IN AUGUST OF 2007, SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO CALL HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO PROVIDE HER VEHICLE INFORMATION TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION. THE CONTACT HAS YET TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 209,000.
Oct 01, 2007
ON DECEMBER 26TH 2002 OUR 1994 FORD SHO CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. WE RECENTLY GOT A NOTICE IN THE MAIL STATING THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE WARNING OF A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THANKS FOR THE WARNING FORD. A LITTLE TOO LATE. WE WERE OUT OF OUR HOUSE FOR OVER 6 MONTHS. *JB
Sep 21, 2007
+ 37 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
36 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*AK
Jul 11, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS ENTERING INTO AN INTERSECTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM ANOTHER DIRECTION HIT HIM HIM. UPON IMPACT, DRIVERSIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, BUT CONSUMER WASN'T HURT.*AK *SLC
Apr 04, 2001
RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A PIECE OF CONCRETE AT 15MPH, AND BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG HAD HOLES IN IT WHICH LET OUT A CHEMICAL WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO GO BLIND. NOONE HAS SEEN VEHICLE.*AK
Dec 05, 2000
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Apr 25, 2000
THE CONSUMERS STATED THAT SHE WAS AT THE LIGHT AND ANOTHER VECHICLE RAN INTO HE HEAD ON , TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY. BUT THE AIRBAG HIT HER FACE THE CHEMICALS BURN FROM THE AIRBAG BURNED HER LEFT CHEEK AND BLEW HER EYE GLASSES OFF OF HER FACE. AND LEFT HER FACE NUMB, AND LEFT BURN MARKS ON THE BOTTOM OF HER CHIN. THE CAR IS TOTAL (VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT).. MJS
Sep 24, 1999
+ 31 more complaints for this component
STEERING
27 complaints
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE ON THE STEERING COLUMN, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL DAMAGES. NLM
Jun 07, 2001
ON APRIL 24, 2001 WHILE DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT A SPEED OF 60- MPH, A VALVE FELL OFF THE RACK AND PINON AND I COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER MY VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP IN SOME NEARBY BUSHES AND MY PASSENGER AND I ESCAPED WITHOUT SERIOUS INJURY. I AM EXTREMELY ANGRY AND CONFUSED BY THIS ENTIRE INCIDENT. MY TAURUS HAS JUST OVER 58,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF IT SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 1994. *AK
Apr 30, 2001
THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED TO THE LEFT. NLM
Jun 12, 2000
THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED TO THE LEFT. YH
Jun 12, 2000
REMOTE ALARM NOT WORKING. YH
Dec 07, 1999
+ 22 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
26 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH IS INTERMITTENT. WIPERS WILL WORK SOMETIMES. OTHER TIMES, WIPERS WILL WORK WHEN TURNED ON, THEN STOP WITHOUT WARNING. DT
Oct 19, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 17, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY, THEY ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER FAILED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE. *YH
Feb 05, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL BECAME STUCK IN ONE POSITION AND FAILED TO MOVE FROM THAT POSITION EVERY TIME WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO EXAMINE VEHICLE FOR THIS DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
May 23, 2001
IN 1995, WINDOWS ON FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT DOORS STUCK WHEN ROLLING DOWN. FIXED INCORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME, UNDER WARRANTY, SO FIXED AGAIN, UNDER WARRANTY. NO CHARGE THAT I RECALL BUT CAN VERIFY IF REQUIRED. LAST YEAR, LEFT FRONT WINDOW STUCK AGAIN. STRUGGLE TO ROLL IT DOWN CAUSED SWERVING. ATTENDANT NOTICED IT DURING TEST DRIVE AFTER TUNE-UP BUT MADE NO RECOMMENDATIONS. RIGHT FRONT WINDOW OKAY BUT NOT USED BECAUSE NO PASSENGERS. IN ADDITION, THOUGH CAR SELDOM DRIVEN, WATER PUMP ALREADY REQUIRED REPLACING IN 1998. CHARGED $50 DEDUCTIBLE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. FRONT WINDOW FIXED THE THIRD TIME NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. CHARGE WAS $365.72 TO REPLACE RUN AND REGULATOR. I ARGUED WITH THE MANAGER BECAUSE ALREADY FIXED TWICE BY THEM BUT NO RECORD OF FIRST 2 FIXES. THESE PROBLEMS ARE DISAPPOINTING BECAUSE I BOUGHT ANOTHER NEW FORD WAGON AFTER DRIVING A COUNTRY SQUIRE FOR 21 YEARS. IT ONLY HAD 80,000 MILES OR SO ON IT WHEN I DONATED IT TO A CHARITY BUT GUESS THEY "JUST DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THEY USED TO"! WILL APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE YOU PROVIDE. HOPE I DIDN'T GET A "LEMON". COULD BE LUCKY THAT I DON'T DRIVE MUCH BECAUSE POSSIBLY MORE PROBLEMS. WE NEED TO TRUST THE SAFETY AND STABILITY OF OUR AUTOMOBILES.*AK
Jul 05, 2000
+ 21 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
22 complaints
TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT'S SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHEN COMING TO A STOP FORWARD AND REVERSE ENGAGEMENT DELAY
Jan 15, 2004
HAVE FIX SO MANY THINGS ON THIS CAN AND IS STILL NOT TRUSTWORTHY TO MAKE ANY TRIPS EXCEPT TO THE GROCERY STORE. TRANSMISSION IS DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY
Jan 15, 2004
PROBLEM IS THAT 18 MONTHS AND 38000 KILOMETERS LATER THE HEAD GASKET HAS GONE AGAIN.
Jan 15, 2004
1. 3.8L V6 HEAD GASKETS. GASKET(S) FAILED ON VEHICLE AT 80878 MILES. ENGINE BLOWS HEAVY ?!@#$% SMOKE FROM TAILPIPE, OVERHEATS AND LOSES COOLANT. VEHICLE IS 8 YRS OLD AND OUT OF EXTENDED FORD WARRANTY PROGRAM, (7YRS 100,000MI). CONTACTED BOTH LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, BOTH SAYING THERE IS NO ASSISTANCE THEY COULD PROVIDE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE HEAD GASKETS. 2. TRANSMISSION FAILED, AT 79,392MI. WHEN VEHICLE WAS WARM, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, LEAVING YOU STRANDED WHEREVER YOU STOPPED. CONTACTED LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, WHO QUOTED $2500 + LABOR. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR $1800. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN CAREFULLY MAINTAINED. ALL MAINTENANCE ITEMS PERFORMED AT MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED INTERVALS FOR HEAVY DUTY USE. (EVERY 3000MI) OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,000MI, TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED PER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, FILTERS, TIRE ROTATION, SPARK PLUGS, EVERYTHING. IF FORD WON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT, WHICH HAS A KNOWN DESIGN / MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THIS WAS THE LAST FORD PRODUCT I WILL EVER BUY. IT MAY BE ANYWAY. *AK
Aug 26, 2002
HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS-TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT REGULARLY. MUST STOP ON SIDE OF ROAD TO CHECK ENGINE. $2,000+ TO REPAIR-MILEAGE IS 20,000 MI. PAST RECALL WARRANTY. FIGURES! *AK
May 23, 2001
+ 17 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16 complaints
MY 1994 FORD TAURAS SHO SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST TUESDAY NIGHT. I NOTED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONE LISTED AS HAVING THE SAME CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THAT HAS STARTED FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES, MANY OF WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THE CAR WAS IN TORONTO AND FIVE FIRE TRUCKS ATTENDED THE FIRE. ACCORDING TO POLICE, NO BYSTANDERS WERE HURT ONLY BECAUSE MY SON GOT IT OFF A BUSY STREET ONTO A QUIET SIDE STREET. THE VEHICLE IS A WRITE OFF. IF I HAD AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND IT TO, I COULD SEND YOU A PICTURE.
Jun 19, 2005
CONTACTED DEALER, FOUND ONLINE THE TFI MODULE FAILURES IN OTHER FORD MODELS RECALLED BUT THE OTHER MODELS OF FORDS SOLD WITH THE SAME MODULE IN THEM WERE NOT RECALLED, WHY? MR
Sep 28, 2002
RECEIVED A RECALLS NOTICE ABOUT HEAD GASKET IN SUMMER OF 1999 WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS TO OLD.
Oct 18, 2000
ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ERRATIC OPERATION; REPLACED AT 43, 916 MILES ON 02/01/1997. REPLACEMENT SPEEDOMETER DEVELOPED SAME ERRATIC OPERATION AND WAS REPLACED AT 85,421 MILES ON 08/10/98. THE THIRD SPEEDOMETER DEVELOPED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AT 127,250 MILES IN EARLY NOV OF 1999. WITH ALL THE SPEEDOMETERS, THE PROBLEM ALWAYS IS THAT THE NEEDLE BOUNCES WILDLY BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 50 MPH AND THE UPPER LIMIT OF THE SPEEDOMETER RANGE AND MAKES A WHIRRING NOISE. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL PRE-1996 TAURUS. REPLACING THEM OBVIOUSLY DOES NO GOOD; FROM MY EXPERIENCE THEY DON'T SEEM TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AFTER 40,000 MILES. I CONTACTED FORD MOTORS AT THEIR 800 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBER ON 11/22/1999 AND WAS TOLD BY "RAJ" THAT THEY WERE SORRY I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS, BUT THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO ASSIST ME. HOWEVER, IF ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAINED, THEY WOULD CONSIDER A RECALL. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TRAVEL UNDER OR AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WITH ANY CERTAINTY WHEN THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PROVIDE YOU WITH RELIABLE EQUIPMENT TO DETERMINE WHAT YOUR RATE OF SPEED IS. THIS IS NOT A OWNER MAINTENANCE RELATED PROBLEM. REPLACING THE UNITS WITH A SIMILARLY FAILURE PRONE SPEEDOMETER FROM THE FORD PARTS BIN DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
Sep 19, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Aug 27, 2000
+ 11 more complaints for this component
TIRES
13 complaints
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TIRE PROBLEM. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE BEGAN TO TAKE ON OVAL SHAPE. REMINGTON, LT255/75R16, DOT#DAIL925028 . *AK
Apr 13, 2004
WE NOTICED THAT THE TREAD WAS COMING OFF THE SIDE OF TWO OF THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE, I CONTACTED MICHELIN AND THEY REFERED ME TO THERE LOCAL DEALER WHICH REPLACED THE TIRES AT NO CHARGE. I PURCHASED A TOTAL OF 8 TIRES. FOUR FOR THIS CAR AND FOUR FOR MY 1997 MERCURY SABLE. WE NOTICED THIS WEEK THAT ONE OF THE TIRES IS DOING THE SAME THING WITH ONLY 15,000 MILES ON IT. I WOULD LIKE YOU TO SEE THE TIRE BEFORE I GET IT REPLACED SO YOU CAN EXAM IT. MY CONCERN IT THAT THE TWO CARS ARE DRIVEN DIFFERENTLY, HOWEVER NOW THE SABLE TIRES ARE SHOWING THE SAME SIDE WALL TREAD PROBLEMS. AT THIS POINT I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED THE COMPANY REGARDING THE THIRD TIRE. WITH THE LAST TWO TIRE THEY WERE IDICATING THAT IS WAS THE CUSTOMERS FAULT. NOW I WONDER IF WE HAVE ANOTHER FIRESTONE ON OUR HANDS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS THIS FURTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. SINCERELY [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
May 03, 2002
THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND RE-ENTER THE ROADWAY RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THROWING THE FRONT PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIS DEATH, TWO OTHER OCCUPANT WERE INJURED (BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S VDHL1M0044 LEFT REAR). NLM
Sep 30, 2001
THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND RE-ENTER THE ROADWAY RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THROWING THE FRONT PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIS DEATH, TWO OTHER OCCUPANT WERE INJURED (BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S VDHL1M0044 LEFT REAR). NLM
Sep 30, 2001
A BUBBLE WAS FORMING IN THE SIDEWALL OF LEFT REAR FIRESTONE, FT70C TIRE SIZE: R205/65R15, DOT25301801337, 1994 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON, AND WAS NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. ONLY HAD 20000 MILES ON TIRES, CONSUMER STATED THAT TIRES WERE ROTATED ON A FREQUENT BASIS. *AK *NLM
Sep 24, 2001
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
SEATBELT COVER BROKEN. MJS
Jul 06, 1999
SEAT BELT HOUSING LOCK FELL OFF THE SEAT, LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH NO WAY TO SNAP THE SEAT BELT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Feb 05, 1999
DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED. QCAW
Aug 25, 1998
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FRAYED AND FELL OFF.
Dec 22, 1997
SAFETY SELT STITCHING SEAMS CAME APART. CONSUMER CLAIMED SEAMS WERE COMING APART AT TIME OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 22, 1997
+ 5 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT DOES NOT WAN'T TO GO INTO GEAR. WHEN VEHICLE FINALLY GOES INTO GEAR CONSUMER'S FOOT IS PRESSED SO FAR DOWN ON GAS THAT VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF REALLY FAST. CONSUMER STATES SERIOUS HARM MAY OCCUR.*AK
Sep 19, 2001
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE UNLESS ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED TO HIGH RPM LEVEL WHICH RESULTS IN SUDDEN VEHICLE MOVEMENT. *AK
Aug 28, 2001
TRANSMISSION PISTON CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. ALSO, ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP INTO REVERSE WHILE IN DRIVE. MOTOR MOUNTS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AS WELL. FORD DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. *AK *ML
May 26, 2000
TRANSMISSION PISTON CRACKED , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE WHILE IN DRIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
May 25, 2000
WHEN APPLYING GAS FROM A STOP POSITION, CAR HESITATES, THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATES INTO INTERSECTION. DEALER REPAIRED THE TRANSMISSION. *AK *ML
May 23, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
AIR WILL GO THROUGH CONDITIONER EVEN WHEN IT IS OFF. WHERE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WENT OUT, AND AIR LINES WERE CONTAMINATED.*AK
Feb 21, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SLC
Oct 22, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SLC
Oct 22, 2000
CONSUMER DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (APRIL 99). MJS (98V-323).
Sep 23, 1999
CORROSION ATE THROUGH THE TUBING (METAL) WHERE IT'S COVERED WITH RUBBER.
Aug 06, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
8 complaints
LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK JAMMED AND BROKE. YH
Jun 12, 2000
DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. YH
Dec 07, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK BY BUTTON OR REMOTE. YH
Oct 27, 1999
CONSUMER COULD NOT EXIT VEHILCE DUE TO A BROKEN DOOR LOCK CLIP. NLM
Jul 14, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO LATCH FAILURE. MJS
Jul 06, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCE, VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55-65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SHOP AND A DEALER. NEITHER COULD DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATES. OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *SLC
May 14, 2002
MY DAUGHTER 8 YRS. AND MYSELF WERE HURT IN THIS ACCIDENT, MY MEDICAL BILLS ARE OVER $6,000 TO DATE AND ONGOING MEDICAL SERIOUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING RSD DISEASE SPREADING THRU BACK LEG'S, BIG LUMP IN BACK CAUSING NON STOP PAIN..LOOKING FOR ATTORNEY NOW..INJURY IS PERMANANT, WILL NEED PAIN MEDICATION THE REST OF MY LIFE..I AM VERY ANGRY AND I AM THINKING ABOUT CALLING LOCAL NEWS CHANNEL TO INFORM OTHER PEOPLE WITH A FORD TAURAS TO BE CAREFUL WITH THIS MODEL.. I AM NOW DISABLED AND VERY ANGRY, THIS WAS A VERY SAFE CAR I THOUGHT.. I WILL TALK TO SOMEONE FROM FORD BEFORE I HIRE AN ATTORNEY..I WANT MY MEDICAL PAID FOR PLUS THE COST OF THIS CAR THAT RUINED MY LIFE, I WOULD RATHER NOT HAVE TO GO THRU COURT.
Oct 18, 2000
ENGINE FAILURE - DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR STALLED - AFTER SEVERAL DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO FIND PROBLEM, PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE TEETH ON THE GEAR ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DISTRIBUTOR HAD BROKEN OFF. THIS TYPE OF STRESS FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. THE FORD COMPANY HAD BEEN NOTIFIED AND WOULD NOT CONSIDER ANY RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM BEING OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. THE OTHER PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED WAS THAT THE SPEEDODOMETER HAD BEGUN TO FAIL.... GOING FROM ZERO TO 60 AND BACK AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. A SPEED SENSOR HAD FAILED. THE CAR WAS ALSO DOING A HARD JERKING AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR. FORD DEALERSHIP HAD TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THAT 2 OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS WERE BAD AND WE HAD THEM REPLACED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HAD FOUND OUT FORD HAD MANY (I MEAN MANY) PROBLEMS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM IN ALL THE FORD TAURUS VEHICLES. STILL THE DEALERSHIP FORD COMPANY WOULD DO NOTHING INCLUDING FILING THIS COMPLAINT STATING IT WAS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE BACKED SOME IT NOT ALL OF THIS UP CONSIDERING THE MILEAGE AND PROBLEM HISTORY OF THIS VEHICLE. DISTRIBUTER GEARS SHOULD HAVE NEVER BROKEN OFF UNLESS THE METAL COMPOUND HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE. *AK
Jul 21, 1999
HAD PARKED VEHICLE & LEFT. RETURNEDTO VEHICLE & TRIED TO START IT & IT FAILED TO START. FINALLY GOT IT STARTED & DROVE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACING. THE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN & THE STARTER WAS ERRACTIC. RECA *AK
Jun 23, 1999
BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET/4 MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONED.
Jan 13, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
IN A FOUR YEAR PERIOD WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER FIVE (5) TIMES, UPON REPAIR THIS LAST TIME WE WENT TO AN INDEPENENT MECHANIC WHICH WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. HE ALSO STATED ENGINE MOUNT WAS CRACKED AND LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN FOR SOMETIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON OCCASIONALLY THIS TO IS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Jan 25, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ENGINE STALLED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. PROBLEM CAUSED BY VAPOR LOCK, WHICH HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND ADVISED DEALERS THAT THE USE OF "SUMMER BLEND" FUEL WOULD HELP THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A MORE PERMANENT FIX. *AK *ML
May 22, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON DASHBOARD. THEN THE ENGINE WILL STALL, AND ANTI-FREEZE WILL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. *AK
Apr 07, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. AS CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MOTOR BLEW UP. *AK
Aug 24, 1999
ENGINE MADE ODD SOUNDS WHEN OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WAS SOLID. INFORMED BY MECHANIC ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO BURNED OUT COOLING FAN. *AK
Jun 15, 1999
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 FORD TAURUS SHO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE; IT SLID SIDEWAYS AND THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLICE, ROLLED APPROXIMATELY EIGHT TIMES AND CRASHED INTO THE LIGHT POLE AGAIN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND HOSPITAL REPORTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000. UPDATED 07/08/10 *BF UPDATED 07/09/10.*JB UPDATED 07/22/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS THE THROTTLE CABLE. UPDATED 07/26/10*JB
Apr 26, 2010
VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, GOING TO 120 MPH. IT WENT SO LONG, WHILE HE WAS STANDING ON THE BRAKES IT BLEW OUT THE MOTOR, VEHICLE CRASHED, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK *YH
Apr 23, 2002
CONSUMER STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN ENGINE STARTED REVVING WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK
Sep 30, 1999
WAS AT STOP LIGHT WHEN ENGINE STARTED REVVING WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK
Aug 20, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
THE ENGINE MOUNTS CRACKED AND THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 50000 MILES. ALSO, THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE STATION WAGON VERSION OF THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON IT AND SHE FELT THAT THE SEDAN VERSION SHOULD TOO. *AK *SC THE AIR CONDITION HOSES WERE REPLACED. *JB
Jan 12, 2004
THE MAIN FAILURE THAT I'M INTERESTED IN REPORTING IS THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (FAILURE OF HEAD GASKET). I HAVE ADDED THE 3 FAILURES OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM SINCE I FEEL ONE OF THESE FAILURES MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ALREADY DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET TO BECOME EVEN MORE PRONE TO FAILURE. 1ST A/C FAILURE IN MARCH 98 WAS FOR ACCUMULATOR HOSE HAD A HOLE IN IT. 2ND A/C FAILURE IN MAY99 COIL-PULLEY-CLUTCH ASSY HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN JULY 99 ALL THE HOSES INCLUDING HEATER HOSE AND THE MANIFOLD-INTAKE LOWER WERE REPLACED. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THIS REPAIR A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME THRU THE VENTS INTO THE CAR AND THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR. I CALLED THE GARAGE AND REPORTED THIS THEY SAID, " SOME OF THE ANTIFREEZE MUST HAVE GOT ONTO THE ENGINE AND NOT TO WORRY". FIFTEEN DAYS LATER ON 16JULY19 THE SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE VENTS AGAIN. THIS IS THE 3RD A/C WHICH WAS FOR A CORE HEATER ASSY. I THINK THAT THIS CAUSE A OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE AND FURTHER DAMAGED THE ALREADY DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS (TO BE FAR THIS IS ONLY A GUESS ON MY PART SINCE THE TEMP. INDICATOR NEVER GOT IN THE RED AREA. ALSO I SHOULD MENTION THAT THE DAY AFTER ALL THE HOSES WERE CHANGED I HAD TO RETURN THE CAR SINCE THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE ON MY GARAGE FLOOR CAUSE MY A CLAMP NOT BEING INSTALL CORRECTLY. THE ON 14DEC99 THE CAR STARTED OVERHEATING, I CHECKED THE OVERFLOW ANTIFREEZE AREA ADDED ANTIFREEZE AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY DID A PRESSURE TEST AND FOUND A BAD HOSE AND REPLACED IT. ON 21DEC99 ENGINE OVERHEATING AGAIN. PUT MORE ANTIFREEZE IN TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. FIRST THEY CALLED AND SAID""IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT." THEN THE NEXT DAY THEY SAID, "BLOWN HEAD GASKET". I THINK ALL THIS OVERHEADING DIDN'T HELP THE HEAD GASKET BUT I REALLY THINK FOLD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AND MADE TO REPLACE THESE HEAD GASKETS FREE EVEN THOUGH THE EXTENDED WARRENTY PERIOD ON THE RECALL HAS PASSED. THE RECALL WAS NOT CLEARLY WITTEN.
Dec 29, 1999
FORWARD ENGINE MOUNT SHOULD NOT FAIL SO OFTEN... PERHAPS A REDESIGN IS IN ORDER
Sep 29, 1999
I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD BE PENALIZED FOR A FAULTY HEADGASKET BEING PUT IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO PAY BECAUSE I DRIVE CAREFULLY AND MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES AND WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE PART WORKING UNTIL I WAS OVER THE MILEAGE MARK. SECONDLY I WAS NOT INFORMED WHEN THE 7/98 NOTICE CAME OUT SO I COULD NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT. I MOVED HERE IN JULY OF 1998. ENDING THE PLAN 5 MONTHS LATER BEFORE I COULD EVEN GET TO A GARAGE TO FIND OUT WAS NOT THE BEST OPTION EITHER. A FAULTY PART IS A FAULTY PART. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR FORD'S ATTEMPT TO SAVE A BUCK OR TWO.
Aug 27, 1999
SEATS
4 complaints
THE BACK PORTION OF REAR SEAT DOES NOT STAY RIGID WHEN PUT IN PLACE.*JB
Apr 30, 2001
THE BACK PORTION OF REAR SEAT DOES NOT STAY RIGID WHEN PUT IN PLACE.*JB
Apr 30, 2001
SEAT DESIGN CONTAINS VERY SPARP TRACKS WHICK EXPOSE, RESULTING IN CUT ON CONSUMER'S LEG.
Jun 20, 1998
DRIVER SEAT/TRACT AND ANCHORS, CAUSING THE DRIVER SEAT NOT TO STAY IN POSITION, AND CAN NOT USE REAR SEAT BELT. *AK
Apr 16, 1996
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
AFTER REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE CYLINDER BROKE IN HALF MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. NOBODY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jun 08, 2001
MY TAURUS STOPS RUNNING WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF BEING PUT INTO OVERDRIVE OR ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT ALSO STOPS RUNNING IN HOT CLIMATES. I HAVE NO WARNING TO WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL STOP AND I MUST NAVIGATE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. DEALOR MECHANIC SUGGESTED IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION. I BELEIVE IT TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THE CARS IN CA ARE BEING RECALLED FOR. THANK YOU.*AK
Oct 13, 2000
CLUTCH PISTON/CLUTCH PACK/DRIVE CHAIN, AND EPC SOLENOID FAILED.
Oct 14, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
CONSUMER TOOK IN VEHICLE FOR A ROUTINE CHECK, AND MECHANIC NOTICED RADIATOR LEAKING, AND CRUISE CONTROL BEING OUT. *AK
Nov 21, 2000
WHEN APPLYING HER GAS PEDAL VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PLACE. MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED ONCE, AND NOW THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN PASSING OR SPEEDING AND WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS DRIVER HAD TO PULL THE ACCELERATOR OFF THE FLOOR, AND HOLD BRAKES. *AK
Oct 06, 2000
CAR WAS HAVING SLIGHT AND PERIODIC ROUGH IDLE, MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT WITH HAD GASKET FAILURE. TWO DAYS LATER THE SAME MECHANIC HAS STATED THAT THE WHOLE ENGINE IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. NO PROBLEMS WERE NOTICED. HAVE CONTACTED FORD & THE DEALER, BOTH HAVE ADMITTED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT THAT THE WARRANTY EXTENSION THAT WAS OFFERED HAS EXPIRED. I DO NOT RECALL RECEIVING ANY NOTICE FOR THIS DEFECT, NOR DID MY CAR HAVE PROBLEMS DURING THE RECALL PERIOD. I HAVE SURVEYED THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH SAME 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURES AND FORD IS REFUSING TO RECALL OR REPLACE THEM. IS THERE ANYONE ELSE I CAN TALK TO PRIOR TO VISITING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND A LAWYER ? *AK
Dec 13, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
ALL PROBLEMS WITH OUR 1994 TAURUS HAVE EXISTED SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE, FORD HAS DENIED SEVERAL OF THE RECALLS AND SERVICE BULLETINS LISTED AT NHTSA. THE CAR CONTINUES TO CONSTANTLY OVERHEAT AND RUN HOT, WE STILL CAN SMELL GAS THROUGH VENTS, DOOR HANDLE PROBLEMS, GAS CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, AND SEVERAL OTHERS STILL EXIST WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM FORD (EVEN WHEN CONFRONTED WITH EXACT NUMBERS AND DATES OF RECALLS AND BULLETINS), ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXIST WITHOUT HELP FROM FORD. FORDS CUSTOMER CONCERN, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND QUALITY IN GENERAL IS SEVERELY LACKING. WE ARE TIRED OF RUNAROUNDS, TIRED OF DENIALS RELATED TO THESE PROBLEMS, TIRED OF FORD DENYING THAT WE HAVE MADE PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS, TIRED OF FORD REFUSING TO PROVIDE PAPER WORK THE FEW TIMES THEY HAD THE VEHICHLE. TIRED OF THIS SCARY LEMON WE OWN, TIRED OF FORD IN GENERAL.
Sep 09, 2000
ALL PROBLEMS WITH OUR 1994 TAURUS HAVE EXISTED SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE, FORD HAS DENIED SEVERAL OF THE RECALLS AND SERVICE BULLETINS LISTED AT NHTSA. THE CAR CONTINUES TO CONSTANTLY OVERHEAT AND RUN HOT, WE STILL CAN SMELL GAS THROUGH VENTS, DOOR HANDLE PROBLEMS, GAS CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, AND SEVERAL OTHERS STILL EXIST WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM FORD (EVEN WHEN CONFRONTED WITH EXACT NUMBERS AND DATES OF RECALLS AND BULLETINS), ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXIST WITHOUT HELP FROM FORD. FORDS CUSTOMER CONCERN, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND QUALITY IN GENERAL IS SEVERELY LACKING. WE ARE TIRED OF RUNAROUNDS, TIRED OF DENIALS RELATED TO THESE PROBLEMS, TIRED OF FORD DENYING THAT WE HAVE MADE PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS, TIRED OF FORD REFUSING TO PROVIDE PAPER WORK THE FEW TIMES THEY HAD THE VEHICHLE. TIRED OF THIS SCARY LEMON WE OWN, TIRED OF FORD IN GENERAL.
Sep 09, 2000
SUBFRAME MOUNTS RECALL, BUT CONSUMER CONCERNED AS TO WHY ENGINE MOUNTS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.
Mar 26, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
MY WIRE GOT INTO THE CAR IN OUR DRIVEWAY, STARTED THE CAR AND IMMEDIATELY PUT IT INTO "DRIVE". THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO ITS MAXIMUM RPMS, FRONT WHEELS SPUN ON ASPHALT DRIVE, FINALLY GRIPPED THE DRIVE AND SHOT DOWN THE DRIVE AT ABOUT 50MPH. SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR..NO BRAKES. THE CAR HIT OUR FIREWOOD STACK AND PUSHED THE WOOD IN FRONT OF THE CAR UNTIL THE FRONT WHEELS CAME OFF THE GROUND, THEN HIT A TREE AT THE END OF THE DRIVE. THE ENGINE STOPPED, SHE TURNED OFF THE KEY AND EXITED THE CAR. I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER IN THE DAY AND COULD NOT GET THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ACTIVATE. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THIS EVENT! *AK
Dec 16, 1999
WHILE DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE , PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 10, 1999
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED RACING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE ITS SPEED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK THE VEHICLE WENT BACKWARD AT A HIGH SPEED AND THE DRIVER TRY TO STOP, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP IT BEFORE COLLISION. *YH
May 29, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
3 complaints
NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 22, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED. NLM
Nov 17, 1997
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, IMPLODING INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, DRIVER NOTICED BURNING ODOR AND THAT WINDOW DEFROSTER WAS ON. *DH
Jun 13, 1995
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED WATER LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A TRANMISSION DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Apr 12, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED PISTON . BELIEVED THIS CONDITON WAS DUE TO MFR. RECALL ON THE FORD/SUBFRAME... SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA INTHIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Aug 12, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHILE COMING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED WORK. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX WOULD NOT SHIFT, THE MECHANIC STATED THE TRANSMISSION PLANETARY FAILED THE TRANSMISSION BOX HAD TO BE REBUILT, ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*JB
Jun 03, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED OVER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY PUT IN A NEW ENGINE. ALSO, UPON GOING DOWN THE STREET IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN GEAR AND WAS COASTING. TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND HE REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR FAILS, IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO DOWNSHIFT AT ANY SPEED REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE SHIFT LEVER SAYS. MY VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT OVER 60 MPH. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO POP OUT OF GEAR AND SURGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHEN THE VSS FAILS, THE CRUISE CONTROL CEASES TO FUNCTION. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE REPAIRS LAST ROUGHLY 1 YEAR AND POP UP AGAIN. THIS LAST TIME, THE FORCE WAS SO GREAT THAT IT BROKE THE MOTOR MOUNTS.*AK
Feb 04, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE AT A STOPLIGHT. KICKS INTO GEAR WHEN ACCLERATOR IS FLOORED. OVERDRIVE NO LONGER WORKS. CAR WILL ONLY RUN IN REGULAR DRIVE. ALSO ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN LEAKING ONTO SPARK PLUGS. PROBABLY OCCURRED PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR USED TO GET TO AND FROM WORK. MINIMAL MILEAGE. *AK
Jan 14, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING WHENEVER THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH IS USED OR THE RIGHT SIDE TURN SIGNAL IS APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFED. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN EXPERIENCED WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILURE, JUST STOPPED WORKING, ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY WIPERS FAILWHEN USING TURN SIGNALS, NOT FIXED. *AK *SLC
Dec 13, 1996
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
CONSUMER STARTS CAR TOOK EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF START TO DRIVE AND EMERGENCY HASN'T RELEASE . TT
Feb 16, 1996
CONSUMER STARTS CAR TOOK EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF START TO DRIVE AND EMERGENCY HASN'T RELEASE . TT
Feb 16, 1996
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON/OFF FREQUENTLY. DEFECTIVE SENSOR IS SUSPECTED. PART IS UNAVAILABLE. A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. NOT SURE IF THERE WAS A RECALL PRIOR TO PURCHASE OR CHANGE OUT OF PARTS. *TR
Mar 30, 2015
ENGINE
1 complaint
I JUST GOT OFF THE TELEPHONE WITH FORD CORP., ~ I HAVE INHERITED A 1994 TAURUS FROM MY GRANDMOTHER, WHO TOOK EXCELLENT CARE OF IT AND IT ONLY HAS 88,000 ORIGINAL MILES ~ THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW & THE EXHAUST STARTED POURING OUT THICK SMOKE, I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A SAFE LOCATION IMMEDIATELY, BUT I LOOK UNDER THE CAR AND THERE WERE ALL DIFFERENT COLOR FLUIDS COMING OUT. BACK IN 1999 THERE WAS A LETTER SENT TO MR. WILLIAM CLAY FORD RELATING TO THIS ISSUE ~ A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SO WELL KEPT AND NOT EVEN HAVE PASSED 100K MILES... THIS MALFUNCTION OF FORD, SHOULD BE FIXED AND HONORED AT ALL COSTS AND NOW I AM LOOKING AT A BILL OF $2300.00 TO GET THIS FIXED ~ WHEN IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING THIS ISSUE WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED. I AM ASKING FOR HELP OF PROGRAM 98M01 ~ THIS EXTENSION IS MANDATORY FOR I AM A SINGLE MOTHER / DRIVER OF A FORD VEHICLE ~ IT'S THE AMERICAN WAY...... RIGHT???? MR. WILLIAM CLAY FORD ~ GET ME BACK INTO A SAFE VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 09, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND BOTH THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V106000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY FILED A COMPLAINT ON THE CONTACT'S BEHALF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Sep 18, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE FUEL PUMP, AND TRANSMISSION FOR THE 1994 FORD TAURUS GL 3.0 V6. BUCKS AND KICKS ALOT. EVEN AFTER FIXED. EVEN IF YOU AREN'T STEPPING ON THE GAS IT GETS A DELAYED REACTION SOMETIMES AND STILL KICKS OR BUCKS A LITTLE BUT WHILE COASTING. A RESULT COULD BE DAMAGING PROPERTY, AND POSSIBLE CRASHES THAT CANNOT BE AVOID IF A SUDDEN STOP WAS NEEDED AND THE CAR DOES BUCK AND KICK. *TR
Sep 09, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
IT'S NOT GEARED TO ANY MANUFACTURE BECAUSE ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE DRIVEN WORK THE SAME WAY. THIS PERTAINING TO CRUISE CONTROL. THEIR IS ONLY TWO WAYS TO SHUT IT OFF. THE ONE WAY YOU SHUT IT OFF IS TO HIT THE BRAKES LIKE IF YOU HAVE STOP FAST TO AVOID A ACCIDENT. BUT THE PROBLEM IS IF THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE IS BLOWN IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF THE CRUISE AND YOU ARE FIGHTING THE BRAKE WITH THE ENGINE REVVING AT A HIGHER RATE LIKE HIGHWAY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN BRING IT OFF CRUISE IS MANUALLY SHUT IT OFF THROUGH THE ON AND OFF SWITCH. NOW AT AVOIDING A ACCIDENT THE FIRST THING YOU DO HIT THE BRAKE I DON'T I THINK MOST PEOPLE WOULD SHUT IT OFF MANUALLY AT THE TIME OF A ACCIDENT WHEN THEIR UNDER PRESSURE OF A ACCIDENT AND HAVE TIME TO THE BURN OUT FUSE CAN HAPPEN FROM A SHORT THAT HAPPENS WITHIN THE VEHICLE ELECTRIC OR A SHORT IN A THE TOWING OBJECT. THIS HAPPENED YEARS AGO WITH ME BUT WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THROTTLE THAT HAS HAPPEN RECENT MADE ME THINK ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN TO ME. AND AGAIN THIS IS NOT GEARED TO ANY CERTAIN MANUFACTURE I HAVE HAD FORD TO GM. *TR
Feb 28, 2010
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SUBFRAME ON THE VEHICLE DROPPED. THE CONTACT LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT AN AUTO SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME DROPPED. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $1,000. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) WAS REFERENCED. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED TWO MONTHS AGO, AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THE REPAIR COST WAS $400. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V019000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WAS REFERENCED. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE STRUTS ON HIS VEHICLE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 943036000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT: SHOCK ABSORBER) WAS REFERENCED. THE REPAIR COST WAS $300. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT, AND THE COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $1,500. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000.
Mar 17, 2008
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
FORD TAURUS GL 1994. V6-182 3.0L. FRONT SPRING BREAKAGE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERING MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE. TIRE PUNCTURED AS A RESULT. PRIOR TO BREAKAGE, THERE WERE 3 WEEKS WHEN NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHEN STEERING, TURNING, OR HITTING A BUMP. STRUT ALSO BROKEN AWAY FROM THE CAR AND STRUT WAS DESTROYED, POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTING TO TIRE PUNCTURE. SHOCK ABSORPTION MALFUNCTION. PERHAPS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEMS ARE STRUCTURAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING UNDER CARRIAGE AND DUST BACKING PLATES ALMOST TOTALLY DESTROYED FROM SALT WATER CORROSION. AN ACCIDENT OCCURED WHILE DRIVING, AND ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS WERE THEN DIAGNOSED AFTER THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR GARAGE. REPAIRS FOR THE STRUT, COIL, RE-ALIGNMENT AFTER ACCIDENT, TIRE, AND SHOCK ABSORPTION SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT OF THE CAR ALONE WERE $708, NOT INCLUDING ANY REPAIRS FOR THE DESTROYED, CORRODED UNDERCARRIAGE AND DUST BACKING PLATES.*AK
Sep 02, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN YOU UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE ELECTRONIC REMOTE THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL OPEN ITSELF WITHOUT USING THE HANDLE TO MANUALLY OPEN IT.THIS IS A FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON LX MODEL PURCHASED IN 1994. THE REASON I CHECKED PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS BECAUSE A GUY AT A FIRESTONE TIRE PLACE HAD THE CAR AND IT POPED OPEN ON HIM AS HE STARTED THE CAR AND DIDN'T KNOW OF THE PROBLEM AND THE DOOR OPENED WIDE AS HE WAS TAKING THE CAR OUT OF THE REPAIR SHOP. THE DOOR WILL ALSO OPEN AS YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND IT UNLOCKS ALL THE DOORS. WHEN THE UNLOCK OPERATION HAPPENS IS WHEN THE DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF. *AK
Jul 30, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MILAGE: 136000KM PROBLEM: BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SUCH AS SLIPPING/GRINDING FROM A STOP OR ACCELLERATING AFTER ROUNDING A CORNER. ESTIMATED COST: $4000.00
Jan 15, 2004
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE THIRD TRANSMISSION HAS NOW FAILED. THE FIRST TIME SHORTLY AFTER OBTAINING THE CAR NEW. THE SECOND TIME AT AROUND 65,000 MILES (AT THIS JUNCTURE I WAS TOLD BY A RELIABLE SOURCE THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM). THE THIRD FAILURE, AUG. 2003, HAS JUST HAPPENED AFTER REPEAT TRIP TO THE DEALER WITH FAILURE OF THE CAR TO MOVE COMPLAINTS, IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. NOW I'M BEING TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT AND THE MILEAGE WARRANTY IS NOT IN FORCE. THE CAR IS JUST A LITTLE OVER THE 12,000 MILE PERIOD BUT IS WAS NOT WHEN I BEGAN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. THIS PERSON THAT I CONTINUE TO CONNECT WITH, WHILE CALLING FORD, IS NON RESPONSIVE AND REFUSES TO CONNECT ME WITH A SUPERVISOR. ALL SHE SAY'S IS "WE DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM" AND "I CANNOT SPEAK WITH ANYONE ELSE". I HAVE SPENT OVER $5,000 REPLACING TRANSMISSIONS AND I'M GOING TO GET SOME RESOLUTION. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE IN BRING THIS TO A POSITIVE CONCLUSION. THE INCIDENT DATE BELOW IS WHEN THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILED, 3 MONTHS AFTER GETTING THIS CAR NEW.
Sep 27, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY CAR STALLS OR JUST STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, IT WILL GO FROM 60MPH TO 0MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER 20 TIMES. I TOOK IT TO PEFFLEY FORD FOR REPAIRS, THEY CHARGED ME $669.36 AND 6 DAYS LATER MY CAR CUT OUT ON ME AGAIN AND THEY TOWED IT TO THEIR SHOP. THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT MY CAR WITHOUT ME PAYING MORE MONEY FOR REPAIRS AND THE TOW TRUCK. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON REPAIRS FOR MY CAR AND I FEAR FOR MY LIFE EVERY TIME I GET INTO THAT CAR. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL CUT OUT AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY A NEW CAR. I FOUND OUT THAT 8 PEOPLE OWNED THAT CAR BEFORE ME, WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, THE SALESPERSON SAID THAT IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR MY TWO YOUNG GIRLS TO RIDE IN HE WAS WRONG. I HAVE ALL OF MY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND WILL SEND COPIES TO YOU. PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE ONE OR ALL OF MY FAMILY END UP INJURED OR DEAD. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE, KAREN JUDKINS.
Jan 15, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY. DT
Nov 11, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR HAS BEEN A LEMON SINCE PURCHASE/ AUTO REPAIR SAID MAIN HEAD/GASKET COMMON FAILURE - FORD SHOULD ASSIST WITH COSTS.*AK
Jan 13, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE RECENTLY BEGAN DYING WITHOUT REASON, ENGINE JUST COMPLETELY STOPS, WILL NORMALLY RESTART WITHIN 30 MINS. MECHANIC CAN GIVE NO CAUSE, SAID IT IS COMMON TO TAURUS. BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND NO PROBLEMS NOTED, HOWEVER WHEN YOU ARE TURNING TO THE RIGHT OR ONTO AN INCLINED SURFACE THEY LOCK. FUEL IN TANK SLOSHES NOTICABILIY WHEN TURNING, SHAKES VEHICLE.
May 26, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING OFF HEADLIGHTS SOMETIMES THEY WON'T GO OFF, AND SOMETIMES THEY'LL COME ON BY THEMSELVES, AND DRAIN BATTERY.*AK POSSIBLE BOLT FAILURE IN SUBFRAME CAUSED CLUNKING SOUND. *YH
Apr 03, 2001
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
RECALL NHTSA: 94E036000/ FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS. SWAY BAR BRACKET BROKE ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM ANY SERVICE ON VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRACKETR BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL KEEPS GOING OUT. *YH
Mar 01, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
CERTAIN LIGHTS AND FUSES WOULD GO OUT ON VEHICLE, BECAUSE OF TAILGATE DOOR OPENING/CLOSING, AND WIRES MAKING CONTACT WITH METAL, AND WHEN THEY ARE ALL FUSED TOGETHER IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE.*AK WIRING HARNESS WAS NOT INSULATED AND MAKES CONTACT WITH METAL AND BURNS. *YH
Feb 08, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
NO HEAT; TEMP GUAGE PROBLEMS. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL. CAR BOUGHT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL NOT A DEALER. SO MAYBE THAT IS WHY WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL. APPARENTLY THIS PROBLEM IS A COMMON ONE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )
Jan 09, 2001
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
FUSE FAILURE FROM SEAT CAUSES LOSS OF FUNCTION TO POWER LOCKS ON THE SAME CIRCUIT. *AK
Dec 28, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HEADLIGHTS WENT ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK HEADLIGHT SWITCH A PART, AND DICOVERED THAT WIRES INSIDE OF BRACKET WERE MELTED . ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK
Nov 27, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, FUEL FILTER, SPARK PLUGS, AND THE MULTI FUNCTION RELAY SWITCH HAVE BEEN REPLACED. GENERAL TIRE (P205/65R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING VEHICLE INTO A SIDE DITCH AND THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT A LOT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER INDICATES FIRE, HOWEVER NO REFERENCE IN THE COMMENTS. *SLC
Oct 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT AT 22 MPH BECAUSE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE APPLYING. ASLO, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 08, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHY ONLY THAT LEFT ON BRAKES AFTER ONLY 38950 MILES? THIS NOT NORMAL
Oct 08, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND ALL COMPONENTS GO DEAD. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE NEXT TIME ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, DON'T TURN OFF THE KEY. THIS HAPPENED ON THE 13TH OF JULY. DEALER SAID PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE, CONSUMER HAS BEEN OUT OF A VEHICLE SINCE.*AK
Oct 02, 2000
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD DEFECTIVE DOUBLE LATCH BECAME UNHOOKED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN, ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH, AND RESULTING IN $5,000 DAMAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK AS THE RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDSHIELD WAS TOTALLY SHATTERED. *YH
Aug 22, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONINGJUST QUIT WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT FLUID WAS LOW. DEALER FILLED VEHICLE UP AND STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THEN IT QUIT. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE O-RINGS THAT FAILED. *AK
Jul 21, 2000
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ACTUAL HEAD GASKET FAILURE OCCURED OVER 2 YEARS PRIOR TO REPORTED DATE WAS ABLE TO GET BY, BUT THE OIL LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON WHEN THE ENGINE GETS TO NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND THE CAR IS IDLING. FORD PUT OUT CARS WITH DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO LIMIT THE WARRANTY. IF IT FAILS, THEY SHOULD PAY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PARTS- I UNDERSTAND THAT ABOUT 750,000 OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURED- FORD SHOULD PAY FOR SELLING DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.
Jul 06, 2000
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION FAILURES (2ND NOW) INCLUDE INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITIONS AT 65 MPH. STEERING PROBLEM IS SOMETHING THAT MY DEALER HAS YET TO ,BUT IS REPRODUCIBLE. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
VISIBILITY,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
ON IMPACT REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED INTO1-3CM SIZE VERY SHARP HIGH VELOCITY FRAGMENTS WHICH COVERED ENTIRE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (FRONT AND BACK) INCLUDING BASE OF REAR-FACING INFANT SEAT (SEAT WAS REMOVED AT A TIME). THIS REPORT IS TO UNDERLINE THE DANGER FOR THE INFANTS IN REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS IN THE EVENT OF REAR-END COLISION SINCE WINDSHIELD IN STATION WAGON WILL FAIL IN NEARLY ALL CRASHES OF THIS TYPE. IT SHOULD BE REDESIGNED TO PREVENT FRAGMENTATION AND/OR REACHING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.*AK
Mar 05, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
HEAD GASKETAND BRAKE FAILURES. *AK
Feb 19, 2000
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO RELEASE WHEN BRAKES WERE TAPPED TO SLOW DOWN. ALSO, THERE WERE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, AND VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. WOULD NEED TO APPLY BRAKES TO EDGE VEHICLE TO SHIFT. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. OWNER HAS PARTS. *AK *ML
Feb 17, 2000
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Nov 10, 1999
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE FUEL PUMP ON THESE CARS IS WOEFULLY INADEQUATE AND IS FORCED TO WORK TOO HARD. THUS, IT BURNS OUT THE MOTOR VERY EASILY. THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS ARE A JOKE - AGAIN, WOEFULLY INADEQUATE. ALTHOUGH IT DID NOT HAPPEN TO ME, I'VE HEARD OF SEVERAL TIE ROD ENDS SUFFERING CATASTROPHIC FAILURES WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING!! PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE PARTS FOR THE TAURUS.
Sep 24, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD ONLY TRAVEL 15-25 MPH AND ENGINE WOULD MAKE LOUD NOISE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ IGNITION KEY SLIPS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK
Aug 25, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
BODY MOUNT HAD CORRODED. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO DROP. WAS TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED. THE RACK & PINION ON THE STEERING WAS LOST. HAD NO CONTROL. VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. *AK
Aug 17, 1999
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THIS CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS AND PROBLEMS THE MOST RECENT THE TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO BE CONSIDERED A WELL MADE CAR AND HOPE IT WILL NOT CONTINUE TO COST ME MORE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS OTHER THA ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I BELIEVE THIS CAR COULD VERY WELL BE CONSIDERED A LEMON.
Jul 06, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AFTER DRIVING A FORD TAURUS FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS (1985 & 1994) I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT BOTH CARS HAVE SIMULAR PROBLEMS. MY 1994 TAURUS IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MY PREVIOUS TAURUS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY THE CAR WON'T MOVE. THE REAR DEFROSTER FAILED IN BOTH VEHICALS. THEY BOTH ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS. THE FACTORY ALARM HAS BEEN A CHORE SINCE DAY ONE AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS MAKE THIS AWFUL SOUND. ON MARCH 26, 1999 I WILL SEND A LETTER OF COMPLAINT TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY STARTING AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WORKING MY WAY UP FROM THERE. *AK
Mar 23, 1999
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, AND STEERING WENT OUT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE OUT OF REPAIR SHOP FOR A RECALL REPAIRS. ALL PROBLEMS STARTED AGAIN WHEN CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE BACK FROM THE DEALER. *AK
Mar 18, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING AND SHIFTING GEARS CONSUMER CAN HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE NOISE IS THERE SOMETIMES. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 11, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HAVE HAD TO HAVE 3 DIFFERENT FUEL PUMPS PUT ON CAR BETWEEN 7/97 AND 9/97. ALSO " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON ON A FREQUENT BASIS, NEVER KNOW IF THERE IS A PROBLEM OR IF IT IS JUST LIGHTING UP. *AK
Feb 01, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND PULLS TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THE TIRE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS WEARING. *AK
Dec 31, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. DEALER SAYS MAY HAVE BEEN THE CARPET IN THE VEHICLE.
Nov 23, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
FUEL LEAK CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.
Nov 09, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THERE WAS A NEW HEAD GASKET PUT ON THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER. TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME, AND THE FUEL WAS EMPTY IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING, BUT CAN'T DETERMINE WHERE THE FUEL IS COMING FROM. *AK
Sep 28, 1998
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
DASH LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
May 05, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DRIVING VEHICLE IN OVERDRIVE AT 30MPH WHEN A PART IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT CAUSED THE LEVER TO SLAM IN ANOTHER GEAR. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED & BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, VEHICLE LOSES POWER. A FEW SECONDS LATER, GEAR REENGAGES & LURCHES FORWARD INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE PEDAL. *AK
Mar 25, 1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER FAN WAS MAKING NOISES AT LOW SPEED. REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY, THEN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, COMPONENT FAILED AGAIN. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED, DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL. *AK
Sep 17, 1997
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
SOMETIMES THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, AND SOMETIMES WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES IT DOESN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON, THE DOOR WILL OPEN UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND WHEN THE DOOR FINALLY CLOSES THE DOOR WILL NOT REOPEN. *AK
Aug 04, 1997
WHEELS
1 complaint
ALUMINUM WHEEL MATERIAL TOO WEAK, ALLOWING SMALL HOLES TO DEVELOP.
Oct 22, 1996
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT-END COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF THE BUCKLE PRIOR TO RECALL 92V-113). *AK
Aug 07, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLES ENGINE BEGAN RACING WITHOUT FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL.*AK
Aug 05, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT FROM BRAKE VIBRATION TO THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE DASH LIGHT COMING ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THEREFORE NEW ROTORS, PADS AND SHOES WERE PUT ON VEHICLE.*JB
Jul 02, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
RIGHT FRONT METAL PLATE OF BRAKES WAS BENT W/THE TOP OF LUG NUT FLYING OFF HITTING OWNER. TT THIS WAS ALSO CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT. JACK FAILED. *SLC
Oct 04, 1995
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How many problems does the 1994 FORD Taurus have?
The 1994 FORD Taurus currently has 1117 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1994 FORD Taurus?
The most common problems reported for the 1994 FORD Taurus are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1994 FORD Taurus problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1994 FORD Taurus comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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