1986 FORD TAURUS

9 recalls, 150 complaints - 53 TSBs

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANI... Read more

Consequence

IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

2,697,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Defect Description

THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.

Consequence

OVER TIME, A PORTION OF THE BRACKET CAN TEAR AWAY FROM THE STRUT, FALLING INTO AND PUNCTURING THE TIRE OR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.

98,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MONROE AUTO CORP.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS... Read more

Consequence

IF ONE OF THE REAR CORNERS DROPS, ONLY MINOR INDICATIONS OF A MALFUNCTION SUCH AS A CLUNKING NOISE OR SLIGHT CHANGE IN STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE NOTICEABLE. HOWEVER, IF BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME DROP, STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSI... Read more

Remedy

INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.

1,610,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

WHEELS

Defect Description

CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.

Consequence

THERE IS A DANGER OF AIR DEPRIVATION, HYPERTHERMIA,AND/OR PANIC RESPONSE TO A CHILD WHO HAS LOCKED HIMSELF OR HERSELF INTO THECOMPARTMENT, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.

654,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Defect Description

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.

Consequence

SEVERELY CORRODED ROTORS MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE NEARTHE INNER EDGES OF THE BRAKE DISCS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS,HIGHER THAN NORMAL PEDAL EFFORTS, LOUD GRINDING NOISES, AND MODERATE PULLS WHENTHE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS MAY INCREASE MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTAN... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

325,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Consequence

COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

Remedy

INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

3,600,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect Description

ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.

Consequence

GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.

Remedy

APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.

28,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VISIBILITY

Defect Description

THE RIGHT QUARTER WINDOWS MAY CONTAIN GLASS WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY TEMPERED. THIS GLASS MAY YIELD PIECES LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. ... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE THE QUARTER WINDOWS CONTAINING DATE CODE 5 AF.

4,700 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Consequence

IF THE CAR IS LEFT UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT IN LOCK POSITION, THE CAR CAN BE EASILY STOLEN. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT STOLEN CARS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS.

Remedy

IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.

4,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

150 total complaints 2 crashes 7 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	13
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	8
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
SEATS	6
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	4

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

1986 AND 2005 FORD TAURUS RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION POSSIBLE ON THE RECALL FOR THE FORD TAURUS. *KB

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

CONSUMER INQUIRING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS RECALL AND THE ROTOR SEPARATION RECALL ON THE 1986 FORD TAURUS.*MR *NM

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

CONSUMER INQUIRING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SUBFRAME BODY MOUNTS RECALL AND THE ROTOR SEPARATION RECALL ON THE 1986 FORD TAURUS.*MR *NM

Incident date: May 18, 2002

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. NAR 07/02/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTENTIONALLY SOLD DEFECTIVE VEHICLES TO CUSTOMERS. THE DEFECT IS THE TRANSMISSION, ACCORDING TO THE BULLETIN #94-24-7 THEY KNEW THAT DEFECTS EXISTED IN THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES 1986-95 FORD TAURUS, 1993-95 T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH FRONT LEFT MECHANISM WHICH HOLDS BRAKE SYSTEM FELL INSIDE THE WHEEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY BACKFIRED ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. TS

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY DIES WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP. I READ SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEING A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION ITEM BUT HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT SINCE THEN. *AK

Incident date: Feb 28, 2001

THERE WAS A RECALL I WAS TOLD ON THE 1984 & 1985 THE BOLTS BROKE, BUT NO RECALL ON 1986. *AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 2000

WHEN VEHICLE GETS WARM IT WILL SHUT OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A LIGHT OR WHEN STOPPING. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD STALL SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CAUSE WAS NOT FOUND BY THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER WAS VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT THE DANGER OF THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC. *YH

VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 35 MPH AND AT THE SAME TIME THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WILL GO HIGH, AND BRAKES DO NOT HAVE FULL POWER.*AK

Incident date: May 15, 1995

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN 20 MINUTES OR MORE. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER AND INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

TIRES WORE OUT QUICKLY MORE THAN 60 MPH. IT VIBRATES RIGHT TURN, MAKES RUBBING SOUND. *ET

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND OFF. *ET

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

REAR PASSENGER DOOR MAKES POPPING NOISES WHEN OPENING. *ET

Incident date: Feb 15, 2000

WHILE DRIVING STOPPED AND TURNED CAR OFF. ABOUT TEN MINUTES LATER, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE WAS UNDER THE DASH, AND IT BURNED THE VISOR AND CARPET. *AK

Fire

WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR SEAT THE LAP BELTS DO NOT HOLD TIGHT. I HAVE CONTACTED VARIOUS DEALERS AS WELL AS FORD IN MICHIGAN, AND ALL THAT WAS SAID TO USE IS A LOCKING CLIP,THAT DOES NOT HOLD THAT TYPE OF BELT TIGHT. WE ARE ALSO INSTALLING THE TETHER SYSTEM IN OUR OWN VEHICL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 1999

THE ENGINE MOUNTS ARE LOOSE AT EACH 4 CORNERS. WOULD MAKE CLUNKING NOISES. WOULD STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD SHAKE WHEN ACCELERATING. BEEN TO MECHANIC FOR PROBLEMS. *AK

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING. NLM

Incident date: Feb 11, 1999

SUBFRAME REAR PLATE NUT FAILED PRIOR TO RECAL NOTICE (98S36). NLM

Incident date: Nov 12, 1998

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-323). MJS

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

VEHICLE DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-323). MJS

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Jul 12, 1999

BUCKET SEAT KEPT FALLING OFF. *AK

Incident date: Jul 23, 1999

4TH FAILURE/BURN OF IGNITION BOX IN STEERING COLUMN. NHTSA RECALLED 1988 AND NEWER VEHICLES, BUT THIS IS MY 4TH BURN. FORD REFUSES ASSISTANCE BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT RECALLED, ONLY CARS, AND THIS CAR WAS NOT "INCLUDED" IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL.

Incident date: Dec 1, 1996

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

BODY MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION / EXHAUST SYSTEM / POWER STEERING UNIT, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98S36). *YC (98V-323)

ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN THE POWER STEERING ON MY CAR WAS INOPERABLE (ENGINE FAILURE) WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I BENT THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FIRST TIME THE STEERING COLUMN BENT SO FAR THAT IT MADE STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD HAVE RENDERED ME HELPLESS T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 1998

TRANSMISSION GEARS WOULD STICK. THE MOTOR WOULD LIFT IN THE AIR. WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISES WHENEVER TURNING STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP & WAS INFORMED MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BAD & WERE ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THEY WOULD NEED REPLACING. ALSO INFORMED THE STABILIZER SWAY BAR WAS GOING BAD. *AK

Incident date: Jul 12, 1998

FRONT SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILURE, BARLEY AVIODED NUMEROUS HEAD ON COLLISIONS IN WET CONDITIONS, FRONT TENSION ARM METAL BUSHINGS FAILED, CAUSING DARTING ACCROSS CENTER LINE. MASSIVE TIRE WEAR, REPAIRS SHOPS OVERLOOKED CONDITION, ALTHOUGH WERE ALERTED AND TOLD TO FIND AND REPAIR. I HAVE A LONG LIST OF ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 1998

REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, AND LET THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COME DOWN. LOCKED THE STEERING LINKAGE. STEERING CABABILITY WAS LOST. DRIVING AT 25MPH, MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, CAN REPAIR VEHICLE FOR ONLY A SMALL FEE. *AK

CONSUMER UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Incident date: Dec 29, 1998

THE MALE PART OF SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED OFF THE STRAP. ALSO ONE OF THE BRACKETS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, THAT HOLDS THE BACK PART OF THE SEAT,BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROLBEM. THE PROBLEMS HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Incident date: Dec 29, 1998

Incident date: Mar 18, 1999

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING GOT HARD AND THE CONSUMER COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Mar 6, 1999

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER KEPT ON HEARING SOME KNOCKING NOISE FOR TWO DAYS. WHEN THE CONSUMER FINALLY PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WATER PUMP WENT OUT. *AK

Incident date: Dec 5, 1998

ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 1998. WE KNOW OF OTHER TAURUS OWNERS IN OUR AREA THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IN MARCH OF 1999 WE FOUND OUT THAT THESE ARE BEING RECALLED MOSTLY ON THE EAST COAST. WE FEEL THAT WE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THE $400.00 AS WELL, SINCE THE PROBLEM IS OBVIOU... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1992

THE VEHICLE HAS OVERHEATED SINCE CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW. ALSO, VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Incident date: Jan 1, 1992

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT BUMP, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO FALL APART. POSSIBLE CAUSE DEFECTIVE LOWER REAR BODY MOUNTS. *AK

FRONT AND BACK PASSENGERS' DOOR HANDLES BROKE ON THE INSIDE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Incident date: Jan 31, 1999

WHILE DRIVING, ENCOUNTERED A DITCH IN ROAD, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND AND MOVE. FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED AND VEHICLE HIT A POLE. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON. *AK

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 21, 1998

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE VIBRATES AND DIES OUT. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE BACK UP IT KEEPS CUTTING OFF. ALSO, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE HAS NO SECOND GEAR, AND SLIPS AND JERKS INTO FIRST GEAR ALOT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Incident date: Nov 12, 1998

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND PARKING STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, CAUSING POOR STEERING FOR THE CONSUMER. *AK

Showing 50 of 150 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 FORD TAURUS

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	24.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	29.0	23.0	Regular	$2,650
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 FORD TAURUS

53 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	4
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR	4
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	3
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	3
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	2
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR	2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH IN REVERSE GEAR. *TW

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

A 'GROANING' NOISE MAY COME FROM THE FRONT POWER WINDOWS AFTER THE GLASS IS POWERED FULL UP. THIS NOISE IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER LUBRICATION ON THE WINDOW REGULATOR MECHANISM SLIDING SURFACES. THE GREASE GETS WIPED OFF FROM SLIDING SURFACES D

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

THE TORQUE CONVERTER IDENTIFICATION CODES HAVE BEEN REVISED AS OF 3/1/95. *SD

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

UNKNOWN

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

UNKNOWN

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

UNKNOWN

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

UNKNOWN

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

UNKNOWN

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNKNOWN

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

UNKNOWN

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

UNKNOWN

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

UNKNOWN

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

UNKNOWN

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

PREMATURE WEAR ON INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY REAR CAMBER AND TOE SETTINGS THAT ARE NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION. *TW

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR. *TW

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

CHIRP OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES. *TW

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME AXOD CHAIN COVERS WERE OVERDRILLED IN THE OVERDRIVE SERVO APPLY CIRCUIT, CAUSING THE OVERDRIVE BAND TO BE APPLIED AT ALL TIMES. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON MAY CRACK ON ITS OUTSIDE DIAMETER. *TW

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD TAURUS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

Speed control cable damage

On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the ... program, Ford indicates that the Speed Control Cables on affected vehicles may be susceptible to damage or becoming partially disconnected during under hood vehicle maintenance (e.g., replacing a battery or changing the air filter) and that a damaged Speed Control Cable could interfere with the throttle's full return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.Ford's program instructs dealers to inspect the Speed Control Cables and replace any with any portion of either collar retention tab missing.Dealers will install a Collar Reinforcement Clip at the Speed Control Cable collar in all vehicles. Figure 1 shows the location of the Speed Control Cable in the engine compartment and the proximity of the battery and air filter.The failure mode of the cable assembly is associated with the plastic collar used to secure the cable to a bracket near the throttle body (Figure 2).Damage to one or both retention tabs used to secure the cable ferrule within the collar may allow the ferrule to become disconnected from the collar when the throttle is opened during accelerator pedal application.Additional examples of Speed Control Cables with damaged collar retention tabs and partial ferrule displacement are shown in Figures 3 through 5.If the displacement pulls the ferrule completely out of the collar, the ferrule end may contact the face of the collar when the accelerator pedal is released and the throttle is returning to idle (Figure 6).This results in a throttle stuck at approximately 26-29% open.Testing conducted at NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center found that brake booster vacuum may become depleted, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, if the brake is applied repeatedly when the throttle is stuck at this position.Drivers who experienced this condition have reported being surprised that the engine speed did not drop as expected and in some cases misjudged the degree of braking required to slow the vehicle.Some drivers reported difficulty in braking the vehicle and responded by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off.One minor crash occurred when the vehicle contacted a roadside fence post after the driver responded to the stuck throttle by shifting the car to neutral, turning the engine off and coasting to the side of a roadway with no shoulder, resulting in approximately $400 damage to the vehicle.There were four crashes reported which were attributed to increased stopping distance caused by the increased engine power and/or reduced brake effectiveness, including two of the complaints to ODI.In one crash reported to ODI (VOQ 10516101), the subject vehicle allegedly hit the back end of a truck at approximately 40 mph causing about $2000 damage.In the other crash complaint to ODI (VOQ 10501834), the subject vehicle side-swiped a vehicle as the driver was unable to stop in time and attempted to maneuver around a line of vehicles stopped at a traffic light.When the tow truck driver subsequently started the incident vehicle, the engine was still racing and it was verified that the Speed Control Cable ferrule was stuck on the collar.After further investigation, ODI does not consider the crashes reported in VOQs 10456249 and 10159399 to be related to the Speed Control Cable problem.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

Stuck throttle

Preliminary Evaluation (PE)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus vehicles.The speed control cable, throttle b... ody attachment arm (?nail head?) for the speed control cable, cable mounting bracket and cable routing for the MY 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus are common to all MY 2004 through 2006 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles equipped with either the 155 HP 3.0L 2-valve Vulcan engine or the 200 HP 3.0L 4-valve Duratec engine (the ?subject vehicles?). Figures 1 and 2 show the throttle body cam and speed control cable installed and a cable interference condition caused by contact between a detached cable and the ?nail head.?Ford?s assessment of the condition in incident vehicles noted that the interference conditions produced tended to be short in duration as the cable end tended to dislodge itself from the throttle body due to vibration, road loads or engine roll in addition to tapping the acceleration pedal.Ford inspected three incident vehicles and measured maximum throttle openings of 5.8% to 14.9%, resulting in engine speeds ranging from 1600 to 2200 rpm with the transmission selector in Drive.A Ford stack-up analysis of the speed control cable length from the attachment bracket to the throttle body indicated a maximum theoretical throttle opening of 16.4% that could result from the alleged defect. Engineers at the NHTSA Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) inspected an incident vehicle to evaluate throttle positions and engine speeds that could result from the alleged defect and performed brake testing of a vehicle with the throttle stuck at the worst case throttle opening that could result from the condition.The VRTC vehicle inspection noted that, depending on the orientation of the detached cable end, the amount of throttle opening that could result from interference by a detached speed control cable end varied from 4.8% to 11.3%.VRTC brake testing of a MY 2006 Taurus with a Vulcan engine and the throttle held open at 16% found that, even with multiple brake applications, sufficient vacuum was available for the brake booster assist and the brake pedal efforts required to stop the vehicle did not increase significantly from normal operating conditions. ODI?s analysis of 100 complaints related to the alleged defect found that drivers were generally able to free the interference condition or safely brake to a stop without incident.Approximately one-third (32) reported that the stuck throttle condition was corrected with no action or by tapping the accelerator pedal while the vehicle was still moving, another third (34) reported braking to a stop with the vehicle in Drive prior to correcting the condition, and the remaining third (34) reported that the driver responded to the incident by shifting to Neutral before stopping the vehicle.One complaint alleged that stuck-throttle type symptoms caused the vehicle to pass partially through a traffic light and into an intersection before stopping, however,ODI was unable to contact the owner to verify the cause or relationship to the alleged defect condition.ODI has not identified any crashes related to the alleged defect. Tables 1 and 2 provide a breakdown of complaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect by engine and model year.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation doRead more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture

To date, ODI is aware of 2,401 non-duplicative complaints related to the alleged defect. In addition, ODI is aware of 1,411 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to the alleged defect. In total, ODI is aware of 3,645 unique subject vehicles that have experienced one or more front... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2003

ENGINE STALLING FFV

ON OCTOBER 11, 2006, PUBLIC CITIZEN PETITIONED ODI TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLS CAUSED BY E85 FUEL IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 - 2005 FORD TAURUS FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES (FFV). ODI'S REVIEW OF THE PETITION AND OTHER AVAILABLE DATA FOUND A LOW STALL RATE ATTRIBUTABLE TO E-85 FUELING AND THA... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000

REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE

ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED A HIGH COMPLAINT RATE FOR THE REAR COIL SPRINGS IN THE SALT BELT STATES (APPROXIMATELY 250 PER 100,000 VEHICLES).APPROXIMATELY 59 PERCENT OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ADJACENT REAR TIRE, WITH ABOUT HALF OF THESE (30 PERCENT OF ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, PE05-054, BASED ON 131 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES RELATED TO ALLEGED REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURES.SINCE OPENING THE INVESTIGATION THERE HAVE BEEN AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY-THREE (63) COMPLAINTS ALLEGING REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE.AN AN... Read more

RP, Closed , Model Year: 2000

BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATION

MS. RODMAN REPORTED THAT AFTER HER VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR THE RECALL, HER MOTHER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASHED THE SABLE INTO A LIGHT POLE.PREVIOUSLY NHTSA HAD CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION FOR THIS ISSUE (PE02-035) THAT RESULTED IN THE RECALL (02V-266) OF 369,000 MY 2000-2002 TAURUS... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2000

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S AN... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000

FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH

THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 427 REPORTS ALLEGING NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS.OF THE 427 REPORTS, TWO INCIDENTS (FATAL CRASHES) HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES IN WHICH THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.A DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.FURTH... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS IDENTIFIED 260 REPORTS ALLEGING FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT FOR ANY (SEVERITY) FRONTAL OR NEAR-FRONTAL CRASH ON MODEL YEAR 2000-2001 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE VEHICLES.ADDITIONAL CRASH REPORTS ARE CONTAINED IN NHTSA'S FATALITY ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM (FARS) DATABASE.T... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

A TOTAL OF 161 FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURES ARE KNOWN TO ODI AND FORD FROM ALL SOURCES, 59 OF THESE LEADING TO TIRE DAMAGE.THESE FAILURES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE CORROSION STATES, WHERE 253,814 SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE SOLD.WARRANTY AND CONSUMER COMPLAINT DATA SHOW THAT THE SUBJECT FLEET EXPERIENCE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

BRAKE/ACCEL PEDAL SEPARATION

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993

WINDSHIELD WIPER

ODI has received 50 additional complaiints on MY 1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles alleging malfunction of the windshield wiper system including; intermittent or complete stoppage of wiper sweeping; inadequate sweep speed; and other general complaints of poor performace.In some cases, the ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

WINDSHIELD WIPER

ALLEGED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1992

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS AY BREAK DUE TO MANUFACTURING CRACHS IN COMBINATION WITH CORROSION.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE

ALLEGED THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE, PERMITTING SUSPENSION COLLAPSE, POSSIBLE TIRE PUNCTURE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE SAFETY

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1986

REAR LOWER SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY

TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CARS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 93V-106 SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE PHENOMENON, AND TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS REMEDY FAILURE ISSUE

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE

Front Suspension coil springs may fracture with the vehicle in motion, posing a potential compromise to the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

EXCESSIVE HEAT IN AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSED THAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN FOR TIME PERIODS OF VARYING LENGTH TO COOL OFF.OPENING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THIS MANNER INTERRUPTS ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW TO THE HEADLIGHTS, SHUTTING THEM OFF.HEADLIGHT OU... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

HEADLIGHTS FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987

ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed

POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

BROKEN TIE RODS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

STEERING LCK-UP/IMPEDIMENT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

UNDERBODY FUEL LINE FAILS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

BROKEN TIE RODS

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

POWER STEERING LEAKS/FIRES

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION

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DP, Closed , Model Year: 1991

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

FIRES IN IGNITION SWITCH

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

DOOR HANDLES BREAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE LOCKING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

BRAKE DISC HUB FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

THROTTLE STICKING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SPEED CONTROL FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER SEAT MALFUNC/FIRE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SAFETY BELT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SAFETY BELT FAILURE

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

PWR SEAT MALFUNC - FIRE

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

FRONT SEAT BRACKET

SUMMARY:THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL APPEARS TO BE THE POTENTIALCONSEQUENCE OF A SEAT BRACKET FAILURE.===

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

EXHAUST GAS INTRUSION

SUMMARY: OWNERS COMPLAIN OF EXHAUST GASES, INCLUDING HYDROGEN SULFIDE,LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING NAUSEA, HEADACHES, ANDDISCOMFORT.HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) IS A COLORLESS, FLAMMABLE, ANDVERY POISONOUS GAS.===

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

FRONT SEAT BRACKET

BRIEFING NOTES ODISCUSSION OF THE REPORTED DEFECT & ITS CONSEQUENCES OFAILURE MILEAGE ANALYSIS OWARRANTY DATA ANALYSIS OFORD'S BODY & CHASSIS ENGINEERING REPORT OCOMPARISON WITH OTHER SEAT-TRACK ANALYSES===

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

HEAD REST DROPS

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

STALLING

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

STEERING BINDING

BASED ON AN ODI FAILURE REPORT ANALYSIS SHOWING 6 COMPLAINTS, 4 ACCIDENTSAND 3 INUJURIES, A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED AND AN INFORMATIONREQUEST WAS SENT TO FORD.SUBSEQUENTLY, ODI RECEIVED 4 ADDITIONAL COM-PLAINTS.FURTHER INFORMATION WAS DEVELOPED WHICH LED TO DELETION OF 4COMPLAINTS AND THE ... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

FORD TAURUS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD TAURUS across all model years (1986, 2019).

173 Total Recalls

24,046 Total Complaints

60 Investigations

1,466 Reported Crashes

697 Reported Fires

43 Reported Deaths

FORD TAURUS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	2	19	View
2018	4	67	View
2017	4	53	View
2016	4	104	View
2015	6	356	View
2014	5	297	View
2013	9	755	View
2012	5	100	View
2011	4	251	View
2010	3	286	View
2009	0	77	View
2008	1	240	View
2007	1	196	View
2006	3	415	View
2005	1	1,005	View
2004	2	482	View
2003	4	1,524	View
2002	4	1,759	View
2001	10	1,264	View
2000	8	1,497	View
1999	7	1,100	View
1998	4	680	View
1997	5	1,003	View
1996	8	1,132	View
1995	6	1,597	View
1994	5	1,284	View
1993	8	2,206	View
1992	6	1,009	View
1991	5	946	View
1990	8	542	View
1989	7	762	View
1988	6	462	View
1987	9	355	View
1986 (current)	9	150
1985	0	2	View
1984	0	4	View
1983	0	1	View
1981	0	2	View
1977	0	2	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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