We found the following complaints for FORD TAURUS (1988)
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Intermittent problem.at highway speeds the engine would act as if it were running out of gas, engine would quit. And then came back without warning.engine did not need to be restarted right away but would cut out as described and this condition would clear on it's own.eventually the engine would skip at any speed without warning and did stall.wouldn't start and run without incident.dealer diagnosis was to replace the distributor and electronic ignition module even though they recommended not replacing stating that they were not sure that this was the cause of the problem.the car has not had and incident since the dealers repair.*nlm*scc**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734229
While traveling on highway, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle.engine pulled away from main frame due to defective bolts.dealership was aware of problem.consumer states that the steering boot had to be replaced due to sub frame failure, other problems with vehicle include:tfi module, electrical problems, blower motor was overheating, fuel pump failed and was replaced.
Electrical failure caused vehicle fire.
While driving noticed heater not working. Pulled over & turned vehicle off. Restarted vehicle & heater worked fine. This happened several times. When signal switch was turned on, the lights failed to work. The ignition needed to be jiggled before being able to start vehicle. Has not been to dealership as of yet.
Ignition switch stuck in engaged position,burning out wires. On another occasion vehicle refused to shut off with key out of ignition. At both times battery was disconnected afterwards.please describe details.
Dealer putwrong battery, andbattery exploded and left a bad odor.
Battery dead.tt
Electrical failure in the ignition switch.please decribe.tt
Distributor wire broke.tt
Ignition caught fire upon starting vehicle, causing injury.*skd
While at an intersection, and giving car gas it will severely hesitate, then pop and backfire, then it will go. Took to ford for a tune up, andproblem got worse. Tfi module was not replaced.
Consumer complained about afuel line problem.there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition.(refer to:odi# 10073942) *scthe brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative.
I have had 2 ignition module failures during the 10 years that i have owned my 1988 taurus. The first incident at approximately 80,000 miles and the second at approximately 105,000 miles. While these failures did not result in an accident they did cause a great deal of inconvenience and could have had serious safety consequences. Ford does not seem to think this is a serious problem, yet i have had 3 ignition module failures on ford vehicles during the past 15 years.
While driving 55 mphvehicle will completely shutdown without warningdue to a malfunction withinigintion module.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Electrical short in ignition switch, causing wiring harness to melt in the steering column.
Intermittent problem. At highway speeds, engine would act as if running out of gas - engine would quit, and then come back on without warning. Engine did not need to be restarted, but would cut out as described and this condition would clear on its own. Eventually, the engine would "skip" at any speed without warning and did stall. Wouldn't restart right away, then would restart and stall several times, then would finally start and run without incedent. Dealer diagnosis was to replace distributor stator and electronic ignition module even though they recommended not replacing these items, stating that they were not sure that this was the cause of the problem. The car has not had an incedent since the dealer repair.
Vehicle shut down without prior notice and it made noises. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
While driving about 55 mph vehicle began to slow down.driver pushed onaccelerator,butautomobile continued to shut down.reachingside ofroad, andusingbrakes to stop the car,consumer couldrestartvehicle by placingit in neutral or park.consumerhas not yet had an accident.
While driving at moderate speed, electrical blower and defroster, turning signals and lights all electrical failed. Entire wire and ignition burned.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer pulled into driveway when he noticed smoke coming from the steering column, burning all of the ignition wiring.consumer replaced the igintion.
Consumerlost total electric powerto spark plugs with no prior warning. Motor stalled and lost all power to vehicle.ignition switch has melted down.contacted dealer, and dealer kept putting vehicle on machines, but has not solved problem.
Car hesitates when accelerated.replaced once in early 1990's.problem reappeared about five years ago.repair shop cannot fix the problem.recall in california should be expanded to entire country.
Ignition switch would not start, due to a small fire in the wiring bundle and ingnition switch.
Electrical failure in the ignition switch.please decribe.tt
Due to the defective tfi ignition cable which burned the coil, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which couldhave resulted in a crash. Also,dealer replaced the r&r drive belts/speed controlcable, and performed vehicle tune up.please provide further information.
Ignition operates with out the key. Occasionally stops working.
Ignition switch would not start, due to a small fire in the wiring bundle and ingnition switch.
Ignition fire.
Ignition switch short, replace connectors and switches in several vehicle.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer stated ingnition module needed tobe replaced. Please provide further information.
Computer malfunctioned,causing the signal lights and odometer to fail.couldn't tell themileage.
Electronic control module failed.
While vehicle was parked, ignition switch shorted out, melted down wiring harness; did not result in fire; vehicle rendered disabled.
The igniton switch burns. Please describe.
Upon parking, moments later found engine compartment on fire, no prior warning.
Electrical system:while driving approximately 55mphthe engine just cut off.got vehicle off highway and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. In less than 30 seconds the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Vehicle totaled ,fireman said they think it was in the ignition switch.
Ignition switch shorted, burning wiring harness. *dh
Ie98072, the defective ignition switch melted which may have started a fire.dealer replaced the ignition switch.common problem.please provide further information.
Ignition switch overheated, melting plastic parts of component, making it difficult to start car. *dsh
While driving the driver smelled burning wires. The ignition switch had started to burn. Please describe.
The engine stalled and the whole electrical system shut down. Car was towed and daignosed with a faulty ignition switch.
Ignition switch burned, melting wiring harness, causing turn signals, automatic temperature control, and radio to fail.
The plug that goes into the iginiton switch melted, causing a fire hazard.
When i try to turn on the vehicle the ignition switch is hard to turn on then when it is turned on the dash doesn't light up, and the whole car is digital. I have to play with the switch and try and turn the key a little backwards to get the dash to light up. This has been going on for almost a year (since i bought the car). *nlm
Key can be removed from ignition switch while vehicle is still running.
The vehicle had a fire in the steering column due to the ignition switch. Please describe.
An electrical short in the ignition switch, causing smoke to come out of the steering column.please describe.
Ignition switch fire. *sd
Upon starting, smoke started pouring out of steering column, vehicle caught on fire.
Upon starting, ignition switch short circuited and caused the electrical sys. Wiring harness to catch on fire.
Noticed burning smell, experienced problem starting, mechanic found ignition wiring had melted.
Ignition switch is faulty,when engine is on blower,fan fails to operate. Provide further details.
While driving, noticed burning smell and smoke coming from ignition switch.
Consumer was driving and car smelled like smoke,took car home and parked it , took apart and it was the ignition switch . Please describe .
Upon cranking, noticed smoke coming from ignition switch, dealer found wiring burnt in steering column.
Drove daughter to store, waiting for parking space, security officer informed driver that vehicle was on fire, seat belt would not release passenger.
An electrical short caused the ignition switch and wires in the ignition to burn.please describe.
Turned and backed out of the driveway the electrical ignition start to smoke .
Ignition switch/wiring melted prior to recall. *sd
Consumerlost total electric powerto spark plugs with no prior warning. Motor stalled and lost all power to vehicle.ignition switch has melted down.contacted dealer, and dealer kept putting vehicle on machines, but has not solved problem.
The vehicle would not turn off when the key was not in the ignition. Please describe.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the wiring harness to burn.
Noticed burning smell, experienced problem starting, mechanic found ignition wiring had melted.
Key can be removed from the ignition switch while car is still running and in drive.
The ignition switch overheated, causing the headlights / heater to fail.
The igniton switch burns. Please describe.
The vehicle had a fire in the steering column due to the ignition switch. Please describe.
Auto started to smoke when key was placed in ignition.
Drove daughter to store, waiting for parking space, security officer informed driver that vehicle was on fire, seat belt would not release passenger.
Upon cranking, noticed smoke coming from ignition switch, dealer found wiring burnt in steering column.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the wiring harness to burn. Please describe in more details.
Consumer came to a start, entered intointersection andvehicle stalled. Once engine cools down, itwill start back up.consumer is aware of aclass action suit.
(1) ignition switch and tumbler failed allowing vehicle to run without keys in ignition. (2) starter fails to disengage. Please describe details
Ignition switch failed.owner noticed that two leads had melted together.
The ignition switch and the connector that plugs into the wiring harness melted.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the wiring harness to burn. Please describe in more details.
Experiencing an intermittent failure of ignition switch, will not start all electrical items.tt
The ignition switch wouldn't connect consumer already had the engine rebuilt.tt
Vehicle was parked, electrical short under the heater motor/under the dash, saw smoke, vehicle caught on fire.
Auto started to smoke when key was placed in ignition.
Turned the ignition switch on and smoke came from under the dash,vehicle was towed to the garage and found the main wiring harness to be burned.
The vehicle would not turn off when the key was not in the ignition. Please describe.
While vehicle was parked, ignition switch shorted out, melted down wiring harness; did not result in fire; vehicle rendered disabled.
Experienced electrical fire in dash.please give more details.
The ignition switch did not working properly.it was hard to get the vehicle turned on, and when the consumer was able to get the vehicle started, the dash lights did not come on.the consumer had to play with the keys in the ignition to get the dash lights to come on. *ph
Consumer is experiencing erratic operation ofignition switch assembly.vehicle will either not start or cuts off during operation.dealer first replaced starter assembly and then later dealer replaced the ignition switch assembly.
Ignition switch wires burnt due to short prior to recall. *sd
An electrical short caused the ignition switch and wires in the ignition to burn.please describe.
After parking the car noiticed black smoke coming from ignition area, went in the house, came out a the car was on fire, damaging another car and house.
Ignition switch stuck in engaged position,burning out wires. On another occasion vehicle refused to shut off with key out of ignition. At both times battery was disconnected afterwards.please describe details.
Consumer states that the vehicle will start with almost any key. You can also start the vehicle by turning the starter with your hand.
Started vehicle, did not sound right, turned vehicle off, it kept running, noticed smoke under the hood, lifted it up and saw flames, disconnected wires and put flames out.
Motor locked up due to hole in head gasket, starter failed, and engine cylinder taking in water.
Vehicle fire under the hood, possibly due to starter hanging up.
Wire from starter relay to ignition switch had no insulation other than rubber causing wiring in the steering wheel and wiring in the dash to melt and cause a fire.
Electrical short in the engine compartment,causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Wiring harness gets to hot melting the ignition switch had to replace twice
Wire from parking brake to fire wall shorted out, causing fire. *dh
Owner has noticed smoke coming from steering column with cause unknown. Please describe details.ak
Electrical: had just gotten out of vehicle,started toward house and vehicle burst into flames. Cause of fire unknown, insurance adjustor coming out to look at vehicle today.
Electrical short or shock in the wiring harness, causing the wiring to melt.
Wiring harness shorted out.
While driving on highway the car caught on fire under the hood and burned completely up.
I was driving looking for a parking space when car caught fire and burned.
While driving on highway the car caught on fire under the hood and burned completely up.
While driving along consumer suddenly saw smoke coming from under the hood, stopped popped the hood the auto was on fire. No injuries.
Consumer states that while driving the vehiclecaught on fire under the hood while stopping at a red light.no indication of fire.all wiring under the hood was burned. The vehicle was totaled.
While driving down highwayvehicle stalls. When the car overheats, the wiring harnesssituated by the air conditioningand right rear of the engine comparment the condensor,heats up also.this happens during hot weather.
Seatbelt buckles just came apart in my hands. Both front seatbelts have no buckles, because of this. Rear wiring for running lights, developed extreme corrosion and taillights continuously blew out approximately every two-three days. A small electrical burnout occurred burningthe plugs and lenses.hood shocks used to hold up hood while working on vehicle such as changing/ checking oil...etc...are non functional and no bar is provided , nor is there a space for one. Causing extremely unsafe conditions because hood drops down suddenlycausing injury.
Short circuit in wiring harness under hood caused fire. *dh
The contact owns a 1988 ford taurus.the contact stated that when sitting at a complete stop, the rpms would increase excessively.the failure would reset once the vehicle was shut off and restarted.the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.updated 10/10/12 updated 1/23/13 the consumer stated at stops, with brake pedal depressed a small unusualengine hum begins. Then, it increases rapidly and loudly. The brakes seem to sink to the floor. Updated 02/11/2013
Problems with vehicle's fuel line.*mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la
I have service records documenting all failures and i see from numerous websites that other taurus customers are furious at many problems of this car. Advertising by ford seems almost fraudulent and based on numerous complaints reported to them i believe this constitutes deliberate fraud. Those of us who have integrity haven't passed our lemon cars on to other poor ignorant souls but the entire ownership period of this ford taurus has caused me to suffer severe depression and stress and has caused injury on at least two occasions. I'm at the point of just donating the car to charity for parts but i intend to become vociferously involved in lawsuit against ford. No wonder the taurus is no longer the best selling car in america. But i think it's your responsibility to get ford for this. Their behavior is unacceptable. No safety defect mentioned.
Radiator failed, two water pumps failed.
Vehicle experienced a cooling system failure which resulted in a blown engine head gasket. *ph
Water pump broke. *sd
While driving down highwayvehicle stalls. When the car overheats, the wiring harnesssituated by the air conditioningand right rear of the engine comparment the condensor,heats up also.this happens during hot weather.
While driving the engine cooling fan caught on fire, also replaced fuel pump and transmission pan/lines.
Ignition switch is faulty,when engine is on blower,fan fails to operate. Provide further details.
Vehicle stalls out when accelerating onto the highway, replace oxygen sensor/fan control/injectors.tt
Radiator hose leaks anti-freeze.
Radiator failed, two water pumps failed.
Ford taurus - history of multiple failures even on this individual vehicle.axle failed twice, cylinder head cracked twice (different units), front drive axle suffered complete failure, plastic radiator fatigued at mounting point and cracked. I wanted to add this info for your historical records.
Subframe bolts rusted, causing motor, transmission, steering column to drop/loss of control.
Temperature went up, and large amount ofwhite vapor came from out of tail pipe. Dealer said warranty didnot extend back that for because of the year of vehicle.
Broken engine mounts caused problems with rack and pinion steering.
Recall related 93v106000, in for repair, while driving subframe motor mounts broke while driving , after repair.ttconsumer states while wife was driving the steering just went dead.
When driving smoke would come out the back and the engine oil light would come on. Independent mechanic replaced engine bearings and new bolts for the bearing mounts. *ml
Strut rod located betweenlower control arm andfront ofsubframe underradiatoron one side,causingrod to move a half inch. Dealer / manufacturer notified. The mount in the frame broke causing the strut rod to move back and forth and wore out the bushings.
While drivinggas pedal traveled to thefloor, nearly causing a collision.vehicle had to be put in neutral to stop. Cause unknown. Also engine oil pump prematurely wears.please give any further details.
Contamination found under valve cover gasket after replacement. Mjs
The motor mount fell off due to rust.tt
Ford taurus - history of multiple failures even on this individual vehicle.axle failed twice, cylinder head cracked twice (different units), front drive axle suffered complete failure, plastic radiator fatigued at mounting point and cracked. I wanted to add this info for your historical records.
Engine motor mounts broke (1st vehicle on #501120).
Consumer took vehicle to dealership for the subframe corrosion recall,when she took vehicle to mechanic for check up, mechanic noticed that the front motor mounts were missing, dealership did not tell consumer her engine mounts were missing, when she began to drive the engine was moving around.
Hydraulic motor mounts failed prior to recall. *dsh
Engine oil pan gasket installed improperly resulting in leakage. Mjs
Engine cylinder head/gasket failed, causing vehicle to stall, also white smoke and anti-freeze came out of exhaust pipe.
Car was towed to transmission business, and the service personel commented that this was typical for a ford taurus that just turned over 100,000 miles.i was told i was lucky to have made it to 115,000.when i asked how much this would cost, the gave me the price and told me that ford just gave them a bulletin which would install a transmission in a taurus and sable (both have the same original transmission) that would last for 2 years!they could only warrant this transmission for two years! after several calls to different transmission businesses, they all said it was typical for a ford taurus, just over 100,000 miles to need a transmission. What a rip-off.
Engine cylinder head bolts broke, causing water to leak.
Motor locked up due to hole in head gasket, starter failed, and engine cylinder taking in water.
Replaced engine mounts, also replaced rear springs and rusted front spindles.
While traveling on highway, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle.engine pulled away from main frame due to defective bolts.dealership was aware of problem.consumer states that the steering boot had to be replaced due to sub frame failure, other problems with vehicle include:tfi module, electrical problems, blower motor was overheating, fuel pump failed and was replaced.
While driving lost all power to the vehicle, pulled over to side of road and the engine was steaming.took vehicle to the manufacturer who said that the head gasket blew out.
The engine gasket seal cracked, causing an oil leak which may cause a fire.please provide further information.
Rubber mounts deteriorated, causing them to crack in half, dealer replaced.
The bolt in the harmonic balancer broke off, making the pulley in the crankshaft inoperable,causingloss steeringcontrol. Dealer has not seen.
Mechanic stated that bad motors mounts or bad cylinder in the transmission causes the vehicle to shudder then lunge forward when decelerating then accelerating such as in a turn. *et
Head gasket failure destroyed the engine.this causedvehicle to breakdown in the middle of the road, and had to be towed. Consumer had to replace 2 water pumps, radiator, oil pump and head seals in addition to engine work.*ml
Sub frame bolts broke motor mounts on engine and boot on steering---bolts were defect all four bolts---put stress/strain on engine/steering
Motor mounts failed/replaced twice.*aw
Engine cradle mounts broke.
Motor mounts broke three or four times, and vehicle has been in shop for repairs. When driving at 30 mph consumer can hear knocking noise coming from vehicle. Also,whenever going into another gear, there is a problem and vehicle stalls.consumer just got a tune up.
The vehicle was parked when a loud boom was heard and the front of the car was on fire. Please describe.
Experiencing problems with the cooling of the motor.
2:30 in the afternoon on sept 20th..i had been driving my taurus around town,burien wa. I was going about 35 to 40 mph. And i was 4 blocks from home whenmy car went dead in the middle of the street.no warning signs..nothing..just came to a dead halt..i looked down at the gages and i notoced my car said overheat..it was in the red...that car never had an overheating problem..all proper liquids were in the car..so i couldnt start the car and i'm stuck on a bridge in a 2 lane traffic area and the start of rush hour. I cannot start the car. I had to be towed 4 blocks to my home ever since that day my car is unable to start.i saw in the newspaper about the recall of the fords because of a dangerous design flaw that can cause a vehicle to stall...my father purchased this car in 1988in california and i bought it from him 4yrs ago..since had new tranny in..new rack pinion and sat for 2 yrs and started driving again in 99 no problems since until this stall on the bridge. Please respond if this fits the criteria of the recall
Car stalls without warning. We have limited our use of this vehicle because of the problem with it stalling unexpectantly during trips of any long duration. The car is used only on very short trips of less than 10 miles. Car has stalled in the middle of traffic numerous times and had to be pushed to the side of the road in heavy traffic so therefore did not drive it on freeway traffic. If the car set for a half hour or more it would start again but stall again if trip was of any long duration. Stalled on a family vacation in heavy traffic almost causing a rear end accident. During one trip of 30 milescar stalled and trip ended up taking 2 hours to try and drive the car home when the usual trip would have taken 30-40 minutes. Car guages would not show any over heating or problem.
Vehicle caught on fire.
The vehicle was parked when a loud boom was heard and the front of the car was on fire. Please describe.
The vehicle was parked and the engine caught on fire, engine compartment fire.
Four times within the last 2 months when the weather was very hot,vehicle stalled. Dealer is not able to finda reason for the problem. Please provide any further details.
Upon parking, moments later found engine compartment on fire.
Lemon since the day i got it. Ford won't honor hertz resales. At 31k engine and transmission blew; multiple transmission problems, list of defects would be two pages long--some may stem from severe corrosion on underside but car was only on east coast for 1 year. Ford nonresponsive.
For the last year my car has been dying for no apparent reason when i drive down the road. I've taken it to the ford dealer and spent a lot of money to have several things replaced but the problem persists to the point that i can't allow my wife to drive it because it's unsafe, it can die at any time. A friend told me that in the recent news ford is fighting a lawsuit over taurus' that are dying the same way mine is. I haven't been able to find any information about this but would like to include my problem in the category of "unsafe" problems.
Engine compartment fire, unknow source of fire
Transmission cooler line becomes disconnected from the radiator/engine stalls at reduced rpm
Husband started vehicle, turned it off, wife smelled something burning, son said vehicle was on fire, something blew in vehicle, fire dept put out fire.
When temperature gauge reaches the midway point the vehicle stalls and cuts off. Owner does not receive indication that the vehicle is going to cut off. When the vehicle cuts off, it takes about 40 minutes to come back on. The dealer has been notified. The top coat of paint s coming off the vehicle; the top, fender, trunk, doors and back fender. *nlm
Engine compartment fire, unknow source of fire
Motor locked up due to hole in head gasket, starter failed, and engine cylinder taking in water.
The engine does not cool properly.
Engine fire. *dh
Engine replaced.(second vehicle on 505462)
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. There is knocking noise and the vehicle shuts down without any prior warning. When turning to the left or right there is a loud noise.
The vehicle was parked and the vehicle caught fire (engine compartment fire). Please describe in more details.
Intermittent stalling.
While driving on the highway and changing lanesvehicle engine completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the cause of the problem.please give any further details.
Seat belt buckle failure. Manufacturer has been unresponsive to consumer's requests to obtain a replacement seat belt clasp for the driver's side. In addition, intermittent stalling/hesitationdue toengine overheating when a/c is running.
Engine continues to stall resulting in power steering and brake loss.
Due to the defective tfi ignition cable which burned the coil, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which couldhave resulted in a crash. Also,dealer replaced the r&r drive belts/speed controlcable, and performed vehicle tune up.please provide further information.
Replaced fan belt/serpentine belt, also replaced engine cylinder heads.
When getting into vehicle and turning the heat on, there is a bad smell getting into the vehicle from the exhaust system.
Need manufacturer to confirm emissions certification for us.
Vehicle stalls out when accelerating onto the highway, replace oxygen sensor/fan control/injectors.tt
Catalytic converter failed.
Exhaust manifold failed.
Under the hood fire, vehicle had been driven and was parking saw under hood smoke, electrical short around wiring around the air conditioner parts burned.tt
Climate controls modulator motor failed.
A/c leaks freon.
Consumer complained about afuel line problem.there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition.(refer to:odi# 10073942) *scthe brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative.
Problems with vehicle's fuel line.*mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la
While using jack as vehicle equipment saw asplit onbody of jack near the hinge.there are cracks on both sides of jack near the hinge.
Roof rack installed w/ wrong sized nuts.
Side marker light on drivers side bulb burnt out.
The rear brake light gets so hot that it melted the mounting brackets. Please describe.
I have service records documenting all failures and i see from numerous websites that other taurus customers are furious at many problems of this car. Advertising by ford seems almost fraudulent and based on numerous complaints reported to them i believe this constitutes deliberate fraud. Those of us who have integrity haven't passed our lemon cars on to other poor ignorant souls but the entire ownership period of this ford taurus has caused me to suffer severe depression and stress and has caused injury on at least two occasions. I'm at the point of just donating the car to charity for parts but i intend to become vociferously involved in lawsuit against ford. No wonder the taurus is no longer the best selling car in america. But i think it's your responsibility to get ford for this. Their behavior is unacceptable. No safety defect mentioned.
While driving 10 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from the front right headlight. Consumerpulled over, and vehicle caught on fire.the firedepartment extinguished thefire.consumer did not sustain any injuries. Vehicle was towed to the police in pound.the cause had not been determined. ,
Headlights are very dim.tookvehicle to dealer, and they adjusted the headlights, and they still do not work.
This is a very dangerous problem.the headlight lens in this year vehicle frosts inside the lens housing and blocks illumination of the road ahead.people are driving this model without replacing them due to the unacceptable high price placed on them due to the lack of availability and the fact that they must be replaced.people, because of the price, are not replacing them and this makes the car an accident looking for a place to happen.
While driven just exiting highway, vehicle caught fire. Please describe details.tt
Consumer turned car on it caught on fire not too much damage .tt
Gauge read from full to empty with no reading in between leaving the driver in a possible dangerous situation if they run out of gas, due to faulty gas gauge, attach are other names of owners who have the same problem.
Engine intake manifold installed improperly, bolts not torqued properly. Mjs
Intake bolt broken causing coolant fluid to leak and vehicle to overheat.
Transmission has been slipping since owning vehicle. Also fuel pump failed twice, and power steering pump failed once.e
Fuel pump failed.
Fuel pump failed and was replaced (not sure if original pump).second fuel pump failed two months later causing loss of vehicle control at high speed on interstate.found that other taurus owners are experiencing same problems.
Problems with vehicle's fuel line.*mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la
While traveling on highway, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle.engine pulled away from main frame due to defective bolts.dealership was aware of problem.consumer states that the steering boot had to be replaced due to sub frame failure, other problems with vehicle include:tfi module, electrical problems, blower motor was overheating, fuel pump failed and was replaced.
While driving the engine cooling fan caught on fire, also replaced fuel pump and transmission pan/lines.
Consumer complained about afuel line problem.there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition.(refer to:odi# 10073942) *scthe brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative.
Vehicle stalls out when accelerating onto the highway, replace oxygen sensor/fan control/injectors.tt
The fuel indicator gauge does not read properly.
Fuel filler replaced.
Gas gauge failed.
Fuel line leak resulted in fire.
Striker/latch failure, left hand door due to damage.
Seatbelt buckles just came apart in my hands. Both front seatbelts have no buckles, because of this. Rear wiring for running lights, developed extreme corrosion and taillights continuously blew out approximately every two-three days. A small electrical burnout occurred burningthe plugs and lenses.hood shocks used to hold up hood while working on vehicle such as changing/ checking oil...etc...are non functional and no bar is provided , nor is there a space for one. Causing extremely unsafe conditions because hood drops down suddenlycausing injury.
Car was towed to transmission business, and the service personel commented that this was typical for a ford taurus that just turned over 100,000 miles.i was told i was lucky to have made it to 115,000.when i asked how much this would cost, the gave me the price and told me that ford just gave them a bulletin which would install a transmission in a taurus and sable (both have the same original transmission) that would last for 2 years!they could only warrant this transmission for two years! after several calls to different transmission businesses, they all said it was typical for a ford taurus, just over 100,000 miles to need a transmission. What a rip-off.
Car was towed to transmission business, and the service personel commented that this was typical for a ford taurus that just turned over 100,000 miles.i was told i was lucky to have made it to 115,000.when i asked how much this would cost, the gave me the price and told me that ford just gave them a bulletin which would install a transmission in a taurus and sable (both have the same original transmission) that would last for 2 years!they could only warrant this transmission for two years! after several calls to different transmission businesses, they all said it was typical for a ford taurus, just over 100,000 miles to need a transmission. What a rip-off.
The transmission need to be replace or rebuilt.tt
Transmission cooler line becomes disconnected from the radiator/engine stalls at reduced rpm
Transmission has been slipping since owning vehicle. Also fuel pump failed twice, and power steering pump failed once.e
Motor mounts broke three or four times, and vehicle has been in shop for repairs. When driving at 30 mph consumer can hear knocking noise coming from vehicle. Also,whenever going into another gear, there is a problem and vehicle stalls.consumer just got a tune up.
Transmission failed.
Known failure of original component at lower than normal life expectancy.
Vehicle has torun for a while before the reverse will respond, and on an incline the vehicle drags up the hill, it get just enough powerto do that. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission failed to shift gears.
Transmission problems.
Transmission failed twice.*skd
Plastic governor gear in transmission failed, causing transmission to fail. (second vehicle on 503868)
While driving the engine cooling fan caught on fire, also replaced fuel pump and transmission pan/lines.
The transmission went out at 82,000 miles, at first transmission slipped thenvehicle completely stopped, np forward/reverse gears.
Transmission failed.
Problems with vehicle's fuel line.*mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la
Lemon since the day i got it. Ford won't honor hertz resales. At 31k engine and transmission blew; multiple transmission problems, list of defects would be two pages long--some may stem from severe corrosion on underside but car was only on east coast for 1 year. Ford nonresponsive.
The automatic transmission is leaking. Please explain.tt
Transmission failure.
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Ford taurus - history of multiple failures even on this individual vehicle.axle failed twice, cylinder head cracked twice (different units), front drive axle suffered complete failure, plastic radiator fatigued at mounting point and cracked. I wanted to add this info for your historical records.
This transmission has been rebuilt twice in a 6 month span/i have talked to several transmission shops and have been told this transmission was not right when it come out of the ford plant ,rather than fix it before it got to the showroom,they put out a service memo to have it fixed after it tore up something to do with a fluid cooling problem our car has high mileage on it but anyone who has one has had transmission problems.
Had to have transmission replaced seven times.vehicle would not move.
Is there any re-call or help from ford on the transmission.no forward gear!!!!!
Contacted ford via website with no feedback and contacted local ford dealer with negative feedback. No safety defect listed in summary.
Tranmissionmalfunctioned, causing vehicle tostall. Also,can hear knocking noise coming the vehicle.
Transmission failed twice and replaced. Yh(first failed july, 1995- 67048 and the second failed july,1996- 110512)
Leaking transmission cooler lines.
Transmission cooler lines replaced however error in repair caused contamination which resulted in hard shifting. Mjs
Transmission cooler lines failed.
Interlock system failed, causing gear shift to lock up.
Replaced right axle, also replaced left cv boot.
Ford taurus - history of multiple failures even on this individual vehicle.axle failed twice, cylinder head cracked twice (different units), front drive axle suffered complete failure, plastic radiator fatigued at mounting point and cracked. I wanted to add this info for your historical records.
Right rear wheel bearing loose.
Planetary gear located in transmission is defective, damaging transmission.
Transmission's transaxle failed. *sd
Purchased car used, as is the transmission the front planetary unit needs to be replaced . Please describe .
Transmission failed.
Mechanic stated that bad motors mounts or bad cylinder in the transmission causes the vehicle to shudder then lunge forward when decelerating then accelerating such as in a turn. *et
Car was towed to transmission business, and the service personel commented that this was typical for a ford taurus that just turned over 100,000 miles.i was told i was lucky to have made it to 115,000.when i asked how much this would cost, the gave me the price and told me that ford just gave them a bulletin which would install a transmission in a taurus and sable (both have the same original transmission) that would last for 2 years!they could only warrant this transmission for two years! after several calls to different transmission businesses, they all said it was typical for a ford taurus, just over 100,000 miles to need a transmission. What a rip-off.
Seat belt caught in door lock, making the door impossible to open. *dsh
During frontal impact, the driver's side automatic seat belt did not lock/passenger's front automatic seat belt did lock.
Automatic seat belt got caught in door hinges, preventing driver to get out of car; door only opened about 4 inches.tt
Seat belts are designed as a lampshadee feature, causing the seat belts to become loose under slighttest movement.
Problem with seatbelt.
Metal piece of locking system came off while consumer was getting out of vehicle, whichcaused shouler belt to fall apart.
Driver's side seat belt fails to buckle because the female end will not latch due to failure of a small springto engage the latching.8ak
The drivers and front passenger seatbelts do not latch.tt
Driver's side seat belt buckle failure, unable to latch the seat belt.tt
Plastic piece inside front seat belt buckle broke.tt
The driver's seat belt buckle dislodged which does not protect the occupant in event of an accident. Recall for the 1989 taurus not for the 1988 taurus.
Seat belt buckle broke.
Seat belt buckle; failure on the driver and passenger side seat belt buckle, buckle is detached from the belt.
Driver seatbelt buckle casing failed, allowing the buckle to fall off.tt
Seatbelt buckles just came apart in my hands. Both front seatbelts have no buckles, because of this. Rear wiring for running lights, developed extreme corrosion and taillights continuously blew out approximately every two-three days. A small electrical burnout occurred burningthe plugs and lenses.hood shocks used to hold up hood while working on vehicle such as changing/ checking oil...etc...are non functional and no bar is provided , nor is there a space for one. Causing extremely unsafe conditions because hood drops down suddenlycausing injury.
Driver side seat belt buckle fell apart with no warning while in use.tt
The drivers seatbelt buckle the plastic came off and is broken. Tt
Seat belt buckle failure. Manufacturer has been unresponsive to consumer's requests to obtain a replacement seat belt clasp for the driver's side. In addition, intermittent stalling/hesitationdue toengine overheating when a/c is running.
Driver's side seatbelt came apart when consumer tried to buckle it.tt
The front seat belt buckle broke off the strap .tt
The metal portion the seat belt, that connects in buckle broke, causing latching problems in the buckle assembly.please provide details.
Driver's side seat belt buckle broke in half, consumer can't drive without seatbelt, it is state law which could result in injury if an accident occured.
Front seat belt buckle fell off while being fasten.tt
Passenger side seat belt buckle assembly has a plastic cover. Once cover breaks, seat belt buckle falls apart. Please described details.
The passenger and driver side seat belt latch came off the strap .tt
Plastic piece inside front seat belt buckle broke.tt
Seat belt buckle; failure on the driver and passenger side seat belt buckle, buckle is detached from the belt.
Seat belt buckle came apart/separated from belt strap. *dsh
Driver and passenger seat belt buckle top came off. Clip popped out. Locking mechanism not operating properly. Will not lock. Took to dealer & was informed not under warranty.
Driver's seat belt buckle fell apart/unbuckled.*skd
Driver shoulder belt did not lockup on rearend collision.tt
Seat belts fail to retract tightly.
Vehicle was rear ended, seat belt did not restrain, hit windshield.tt
Driver's seat belt and shoulder belt tongue are completely broken, which makes shoulder belts inoperable. May not protectoccupant in event of an accident.cause unknown.please provide further information.
During vehicle operation the driver's side seat broke off the frame.
Seat bracket has broken three times, seat rocks back and forth.tt
Subject vehicle: 1988 ford taurus, vin no. [xxx]the drivers side power seat switch wiring insulation become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical shortoccurred thatresult in a fire in the seat cushion material. At the time of the fire, the vehicle was being serviced in the service dept. Of texan ford, inc., 20777 katy freeway, katy, tx 77450, phone 281-579-9100. The fire was extinguished by the service tech working on the car.the fire appeared to be caused by the power seat switch wiringrouted over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied. The defective power seat control wiring harness was acquired by the owner and is available for inspection by any interested parties. The ford dealership reported no liability for the seat fire and said that ford had not liability for the fire or resulting damage to the vehicle.refer to recall number 91v036000 on this vehicle. When notified of the recall by the ford motor company,the vehicle was taken to mack haik ford, 10333 katy freeway, houston, tx 77024, phone 713-932-5065 for the recall maintenance work. It appears the recall work was not carried out or was carried out incorrectly at that time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driver's seat clip for the front attaching bracket was missing causing the seat to lurch backward. Mjs
Front seat rail broke.
Front drivers seat caught fire. Was told by manufacturer recall 91s28 performed. Please describe details.tt
Driver's seat bracket bolts broke off.
Power seat switch wiring shorted out, resulting in a fire prior to/after recall repairs, owner disconnected passengers seat due to smoke/fire (91v-036).
Front power seat on driver's side left bracket that holds seat to the floor of vehicle broke at weld,allowing front of seat to rise and tilt backwards.
Subject vehicle: 1988 ford taurus, vin no. [xxx]the drivers side power seat switch wiring insulation become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical shortoccurred thatresult in a fire in the seat cushion material. At the time of the fire, the vehicle was being serviced in the service dept. Of texan ford, inc., 20777 katy freeway, katy, tx 77450, phone 281-579-9100. The fire was extinguished by the service tech working on the car.the fire appeared to be caused by the power seat switch wiringrouted over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied. The defective power seat control wiring harness was acquired by the owner and is available for inspection by any interested parties. The ford dealership reported no liability for the seat fire and said that ford had not liability for the fire or resulting damage to the vehicle.refer to recall number 91v036000 on this vehicle. When notified of the recall by the ford motor company,the vehicle was taken to mack haik ford, 10333 katy freeway, houston, tx 77024, phone 713-932-5065 for the recall maintenance work. It appears the recall work was not carried out or was carried out incorrectly at that time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driver's power seat bracket broke.
Drivers power seat 60/40 bench has cracked at attachment. This allows occupant to fall backwards. Please describe details.
Springs from the rear seat broke through the cushion & entered the electrical wiring harness. Had noticed smoke coming from under the css. Had turned vehicle off & took child out of seat. The next day, took vehicle to dealer & had it checked. A fire had occurred under the seat where the css was located.
Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender.the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts.
Problems with vehicle's fuel line.*mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la
Consumer complained about afuel line problem.there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition.(refer to:odi# 10073942) *scthe brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative.
No summary provided by consumer
Abs brakes failed 6 times ( other vehicle on 601093).tt
Consumer was turning when rpms went high, suddendly vehicle started to pick up speed,consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, no brakes, causing the consumer to run into a motel. Intermittent problem. Mechanic claims proportional valve got stuck, causing the sudden acceleration.
Brake warning light stays on at about half brightness intermittently when driver turns vehicle off, draining battery.
When hitting the brakes the right front wheel totally locked up, andvehicle had no brakes. This happened while traveling on a quiet road. There was no crash.also, brake calipers and pads have been replaced. Please provide any further details.
Brake system repairs of the rotors,calipers and pads.
Consumer experienced two accidents due to brake failure.manufacturer notified.please feel free to provide any furtherinformation on this matter.
Consumer was turning when rpms went high, suddendly vehicle started to pick up speed,consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, no brakes, causing the consumer to run into a motel. Intermittent problem. Mechanic claims proportional valve got stuck, causing the sudden acceleration.
The front disc rotor rusted off of the hub on both front wheels! i have never had this happen on any of the other approximately 20 vehicles i've owned. Ford has recalls for this in ne states, west through wi. I live in eastern mn, almost "spittin" distance from wi.
Noisy front brakes.
When hitting the brakes the right front wheel totally locked up, andvehicle had no brakes. This happened while traveling on a quiet road. There was no crash.also, brake calipers and pads have been replaced. Please provide any further details.
Brake calipersfailed due to cracks. *sd
Replaced front brake pads/calipers.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer at any speed and the rotors became corroded as a result of sodium build up.the dealer and manufacturer have beenconsulted, and agreed taht thisvehicle was included in nhtsa recall 98v323000 concerning the sub frame members, and recall 91v134000 concerning the brake rotors.however, manufacturer and dealerrefused to repair the vehicle withouta charge tothe contact.
Brake rotors gouged prior to recall.(91v-134)
Front brake rotors broke, from center hub, causing brake failure.*aw
Abs, rotors on front disc brake separate from the hub, brake were inspected at authorized station on jan 10,1995.tt
When applying the brakes a snap sound came from the right front side and the pedal became soft and there was little braking ability because weld that holds the brake rotor broke, right rotors were replaced in feb and the left rotor may of 97.
Vehicles composite rotors separated while driving and was not able to stop.resides in maryland not included.tt
Rear brakes needed adjustment.
Brake fluid reservoir contaminated which plugged up the master cylinder fluid control valve resulting in wear of the pads from dragging. Mjs
Brake hoses failed.
Brakes faded while sitting at stop lights, replaced master cylinder.tt
Lemon since the day i got it. Ford won't honor hertz resales. At 31k engine and transmission blew; multiple transmission problems, list of defects would be two pages long--some may stem from severe corrosion on underside but car was only on east coast for 1 year. Ford nonresponsive.
Something failed in steering mechanism while dry steering, resulting in vibration when wheel is turned/held, feels as if car does not have power steering. *dh
Steering lockup while driving speed 10mph,impact 12:00 position.tt
While driving vehicle swerved to the left lane into a road divider, possible due to defect in steering mechanism.tt
The steering locked up while turning. Please describe.tt
The subframe mounting bolts pulled out and caused the car to loss steering while driving.ttrecall 93v106, however consumer's vehicle was not included because it was too old.
Distorted steering wheel and column.
The steering wheel locked up and the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a pole. Vehicle was totaled.
While driving down hill at 60 mph the steering wheel locked up for no reason, causing owner to lose control of vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Parked vehicle and steering column caught on fire and totaled car.
Power steering leak. *sd
I have service records documenting all failures and i see from numerous websites that other taurus customers are furious at many problems of this car. Advertising by ford seems almost fraudulent and based on numerous complaints reported to them i believe this constitutes deliberate fraud. Those of us who have integrity haven't passed our lemon cars on to other poor ignorant souls but the entire ownership period of this ford taurus has caused me to suffer severe depression and stress and has caused injury on at least two occasions. I'm at the point of just donating the car to charity for parts but i intend to become vociferously involved in lawsuit against ford. No wonder the taurus is no longer the best selling car in america. But i think it's your responsibility to get ford for this. Their behavior is unacceptable. No safety defect mentioned.
Power steering line routed over catalytic converter, posing risk of fire if heat from converter effects rubber line.
Power steering hose are to close to engine manifold three times they melted causing fluid to be lost and steering failure one time a hose broke causinga fire the harness had to be repaired the power steering pump was replaced twice because of fluidstarvationthe hose were placed away from manifold after great expense some one could have seriously injured are killed because of this
Power steering hose leaked fluid resulting in fire.
Fluid leak in one of the high pressure, power steering hoses, causing fire.
Two power steering lines run parallel; one line has a fittingwhich rubs agasinst other line, causing steering fluid to leak.
Car was parked and caught on fire. Power steering return line was leaking and started fire.
Failure of the steering column, the high pressure line is leaking fluid,causing loss of power steering. Consumer contacted the dealerand the dealer has replaced the line .
A fire started within the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicledue to leakage of the power steering pump.please give any further details.
Power steering pump failed three times. *dh
Transmission has been slipping since owning vehicle. Also fuel pump failed twice, and power steering pump failed once.e
Tie rods/drag links failed.
While driving tie rod broke, loss control of car.tt
Tie rods rusted, had them replaced.tt
Replaced engine mounts, also replaced rear springs and rusted front spindles.
Tie rod ends failed six times.
Power steering rack failed twice. (second vehicle on 504046) *dsh
The engine cradle support bushings have corroded, now the a piece of the steel frame is hanging down, my exhaust may have been damaged as well as the rack & pinion. I lost all steering when this incident occured. One wheel is turned inward and the other is straight, this could have been a serious/deadly accident. The car is undrivable at this time.i have contacted 3 dealers as well as customer service 800 for ford and nhtsa and am not getting this resolved, i'm being told i have no open recalls on my vehicle.i don't see how this is possible. I've tried to get in touch w/ceo of ford, he hasn't returned call. I have no car at this time, this needs to be resolved as soon as possible.if i cannot be reached you may call paul marzec at 540- 659-6180 after 6pm.
Engine cradle subframe corroded at the points attaching to the main frame making steering extermely difficult.recall number 93v106000.
Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender.the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts.
Recall on rear subframe mounts. My car has a problem with the front subframe mounts which are identical to the rear subframe mounts. I would like to know why the front mounts are not covered under the same recall.
Recall #92s61 done, problem still exist, motor mounts bad and should be replace, resulting in engine jumps when vehicle accelerated.
Paint has discolored and peeled off vehicle.
Rear subframe mounts broke.
The handles on the all doors have prematurely broken from the outside cause unknown.please give any further details.
Drivers inside door handle breaks off due to metal fatigue broke at point of connection to door trapping the driver.dealer has extra supply /constant failures.
Door handle from the inside is broken, preventing occupants from exitingthe vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Both corners of subframe dropped, causing loss of control/difficulty in steering. ( recall 93v106)*sd
Rear subframe mounting bolts failed, causing loss of control of vehicle.
While traveling on highway, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle.engine pulled away from main frame due to defective bolts.dealership was aware of problem.consumer states that the steering boot had to be replaced due to sub frame failure, other problems with vehicle include:tfi module, electrical problems, blower motor was overheating, fuel pump failed and was replaced.
Subframe bolts/mounts failed because of corrosion.
Body mounts have broken as described inrecal 98v323000. But the dealer told consumer that vehicle is not part of the recall.dealer has been contacted.
The subframe that supports the engine and the transmission has corroded out again.fixed under a recall (2) years ago now the same thing has happened again. #93v106001.
Bolt connecting subframe to frame broke loose due to rusted nut. *sd
Consumer reeived recall letter concerning rear body mounts. Took the vehicle into the dealer for repairs. Consumer stated that there was no evidence that dealer replaced therear mount bolts or installed a reinforcement plate or nut plate . Recall 93v106001.please give any further details.
Recall notice not recieved for subframe mounts which failed causing loss of control and damage to other vehicle components.
Vehicles recall for rear sub-frame mounts part has failed and needs to be replaced again.tt
Vehicle experienced failure of recall (92s61 subframe mounts), however is not included in recall. Mjs
Rear subframe mounting bolts corroded after recall repairs.
The subframe mounting has some corrosion.tt
Recall notice not recieved for subframe mounts which failed causing loss of control and damage to other vehicle components.
Lower suframe nut plateand body mounts broke due to corrosion.please give any further details.
Structure: loss of steering control,vehicle making a noise from front passenger's side, took in to mechanic and he said the problem was the subframe bushing. Vehicle on recall for that problem, but this vehicle was not listed for recall.
Recall for the body mounts did not included the 1988 taurus wagon, consumer was not able to be reimbursed. (98v-323) mjs.
While driving the vehicle the subframe separated from the chassis. Dealer will not corrected free of charge because vehicle was not included in recalls #93v106001 & 93v106000.
Recall component failed prior to notice resulting in vehicle accident. Mjs (98v-323)
Within 96,000 miles rear subframe mounts have been replaced twice.consumer feels that it should be included in recall 98s36./98v323000. Same action is causingmounts to break.
Engine mounts corroded and broke, vehicle was involved in recall no 93v106001, dealer repaired recall but it happended again after 4k mile.
Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: while driving 25 mph subframe detached from body mount and caused loss of steering. Manufacturer was notified and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin.
The subframe mounting bolts pulled out and caused the car to loose steering while driving. Please describe.tt
The frame is separating and rusting now the car will not steer right. Please describe.tt
#93106000 the subframe that holds the engine came apart consumer call ford told her that she wasn't in that recall car was purchased in nebraska .t
The subframe mounting bolts pulled out and caused the car to loss steering while driving.ttrecall 93v106, however consumer's vehicle was not included because it was too old.
Rear subframe mounts failed.
Nuts/bolts, retainer plate and subframe rusted completely through prior to recall notice, causing vehicle to be difficult to steer.
Recall 93v106000.when driving at 15 mph steering started acting funny. There was no steering and car locked up.the sub-framemounts broke, and fell onto the column, making the vehicle inopererable.dealer contacted and is aware of the problem.
Received recall #98v323000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle on date given. The recall for subframe corrosion mounting plate was repaired. Picked vehicle up. The vehicle still shakes & shimmies underneath. The recall remedy had failed. Owner not happy.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withbody mounts.while consumer was driving heard a loud "clunk" noise. Following this, the steering wheel locked up, and the consumer was unable to maneuver the steering wheel.the manufacturer has been contacted.the defects mentioned have been described in recall numbers 93v106001, 93v106000, and 92v065000.
Nhtsa recall 98v323000 and manufacturer's recall 98s36 concerning rear subframe corrosion. No parts were available.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer at any speed and the rotors became corroded as a result of sodium build up.the dealer and manufacturer have beenconsulted, and agreed taht thisvehicle was included in nhtsa recall 98v323000 concerning the sub frame members, and recall 91v134000 concerning the brake rotors.however, manufacturer and dealerrefused to repair the vehicle withouta charge tothe contact.
Purchased car new,the rear subframe is corroded,manufacturer stated was not in the recall #93v106000 . Please describe .
Due to corrosion of the subframemounts and bushings, the front subframedropped while driving. The subframe holds the transmission,and steering rack and pinion unit. When the subframe supports failed, the rack and pinion/steering gear totally disconnected fromsteering column, leaving driver totally without steering capability.consumer also states that vin number was not included in recall #93v106000.
Consumer received recall notice however feels dealership is unable to correctly install and fix components properly due to prior problems (98v-323-). Mjs
While turning the car around a circle the steering became difficult and then inoperitive.the body mounts broke off and everything it was holding up dropped down.
Rear of subframe separated from vehicle due to corrosion, making steering difficult prior to recall. *dsh
Upper retainer bolt on the rear sub-frame broke,causing the engine to drop and loss of steering control.please give any further details.
The rear sub frame mount rusted and fell out. Please describe. Tt
Had taken vehicle to dealer for recall 98v323000was informed that the subframe was corroded & needed replacing before recall could be done. The problem was caused by the corrosion of the retainer plates & nuts. Dealer refusing to do recall. Vehicle was never in an accident.
Rear subframe dropped ,prior to recall notice,onto steering column causing looseof control resulting in an accident. (campaign# 98s36)
Consumer experienced failure of the recall (98v-323) prior to notice resulting in damage to the steering rack assembly, outer tie rod ends, lower control arm ball joints on two occasions.
Strut rod located betweenlower control arm andfront ofsubframe underradiatoron one side,causingrod to move a half inch. Dealer / manufacturer notified. The mount in the frame broke causing the strut rod to move back and forth and wore out the bushings.
When driving vehicle at any speed and making a turn, there is noise coming from the steering wheel. Consumer had no prior warning and therewasa clicking sound coming from the vehicle.
Front suspension out of alignment causing tire wear. Mjs
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. There is knocking noise and the vehicle shuts down without any prior warning. When turning to the left or right there is a loud noise.
Noisy front end.
Front end misaligned.
When driving at any speed can hear a knocking noise coming from front of vehicle.vehicle is vibrating, andconsumer can't determine the problem.
Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender.the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts.
The back of the vehicle jumped when driving the vehicle at any speed and lost control.
Replaced engine mounts, also replaced rear springs and rusted front spindles.
Problems with vehicle's fuel line.*mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la
Four sets of unknown brand tires failed.
Left front tire has puncture, causing slow leak. *dsh
Emergency spare tireexplodedwhile the vehicle was parked. The explosionknocked the sparewall cover off the tire to the other side of the vehicle. No one was in the vehicle.
Any information on how to get problems resolved with this car would be greatly appreciated. Information request, no dafety defects mentioned in summary.
When driving smoke would come out the back and the engine oil light would come on. Independent mechanic replaced engine bearings and new bolts for the bearing mounts. *ml
I have service records documenting all failures and i see from numerous websites that other taurus customers are furious at many problems of this car. Advertising by ford seems almost fraudulent and based on numerous complaints reported to them i believe this constitutes deliberate fraud. Those of us who have integrity haven't passed our lemon cars on to other poor ignorant souls but the entire ownership period of this ford taurus has caused me to suffer severe depression and stress and has caused injury on at least two occasions. I'm at the point of just donating the car to charity for parts but i intend to become vociferously involved in lawsuit against ford. No wonder the taurus is no longer the best selling car in america. But i think it's your responsibility to get ford for this. Their behavior is unacceptable. No safety defect mentioned.
When driving with the cruise control activatedandpressing the release button on the steering wheel, cruise control will not disengage,will return to set speed or higher until brakes are applied. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
The contact owns a 1988 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck .the contact then noticed that the rpms did not return to idle.the contact saw that the cable that was connected to the throttle and cruise control was out of place and the contact re-attached the cable.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was inspected but not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was unknown.updated 04/06/12*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle does not have a tachometer. Updated 04/13/12
Vehicle failed to decelerate when foot was removed from accelerator pedal, resulting in loss of control/accident.*aw
Consumer states that when he applied the brakes the vehicle had unintended acceleration. The manufacturer has been notified.
Went to apply brakes and the vehicle accelerated. Please describe details.tt
Cruise control does not disengage.tt
On three different ocassions in 91', 93', and 95' the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.tt
Vehicle accelerated at a high speed and then went into an uncontrolable spin, once resulting in an accident. Tt
Consumer states when the engine is first started, either hot or cold, the revolutions are high and a wait is required to avoid harsh shifts (also wastes fuel).sometimes the revolutions never settle down to an idle speed and braking is required to keep the vehicle from going over the speed limit.when stopped the engine will surge without warning and the brake must be depressed at all times as not to lose control.dealer has diagnosed 3 times.however problem still exists.
The throttle stuck and would not release when applying the brakes, they burned out and the vehicle did not stop. Please describe.
Consumer was turning when rpms went high, suddendly vehicle started to pick up speed,consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, no brakes, causing the consumer to run into a motel. Intermittent problem. Mechanic claims proportional valve got stuck, causing the sudden acceleration.
I have service records documenting all failures and i see from numerous websites that other taurus customers are furious at many problems of this car. Advertising by ford seems almost fraudulent and based on numerous complaints reported to them i believe this constitutes deliberate fraud. Those of us who have integrity haven't passed our lemon cars on to other poor ignorant souls but the entire ownership period of this ford taurus has caused me to suffer severe depression and stress and has caused injury on at least two occasions. I'm at the point of just donating the car to charity for parts but i intend to become vociferously involved in lawsuit against ford. No wonder the taurus is no longer the best selling car in america. But i think it's your responsibility to get ford for this. Their behavior is unacceptable. No safety defect mentioned.
Was drving home & noticed that vehicle was not picking up speed. Applied more pressure to accelerator pedal & still nothing happened. There was no warning for lack of speed. Vehicle would not even shift. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have it checked.
While drivinggas pedal traveled to thefloor, nearly causing a collision.vehicle had to be put in neutral to stop. Cause unknown. Also engine oil pump prematurely wears.please give any further details.
Vehicle surges when idling, driver must keep both feet on brake pedal to stop vehicle, several repair attempts, however problem continues.(attorney for client)
Due to the defective tfi ignition cable which burned the coil, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which couldhave resulted in a crash. Also,dealer replaced the r&r drive belts/speed controlcable, and performed vehicle tune up.please provide further information.
Heater hosereplaced.
While traveling on highway, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle.engine pulled away from main frame due to defective bolts.dealership was aware of problem.consumer states that the steering boot had to be replaced due to sub frame failure, other problems with vehicle include:tfi module, electrical problems, blower motor was overheating, fuel pump failed and was replaced.
Vehicle was parked, electrical short under the heater motor/under the dash, saw smoke, vehicle caught on fire.
When the heater core fails in cold temperatures, large volumes of steam from the superheated cooling fluid is released into the passenger compartment causing all windows to fog within 5 to 10 seconds rendering the driver blind on the highway. Opening the windows and shutting off the heater is not a rapid enough remedy. The windshield remains fogged as does the rear window, even with the rear window de-fog/icer on. This incident produces a very serious situation for even an experienced driver at normal urban traffic speeds. At highway speeds, and at night, this becomes an extremely dangerous situation. The rupture of the heater core is instantaneous and comes without warning.
Heater core failure resulted in clouds of smoke coming through windshield/ defrost vents and air vents.
Heater core assembly failed.
1988 ford taurus gl 3.0l v-6. Heater core failed during winter month with temps in the 30-40 degree f range. Windshield and all other windows fogged over and eliminated visibility instantly. The incident happened at night at approx 9:30 pm. Attempts at using a paper towel which was handy was to no avail. As soon as the interior window was wiped, it instantly refogged. Use of defogger was futile and use of the air conditioner was of little to no help. The immediate nature of the incident, for an inexperienced driver or a driver unfamiliar with the road it could lead to a tragic accident. Anyone driving on the highway at high speed when this would occur would very likely become disoriented, lose control, and crash with likely fatal results. There are very likely, numerous "unexplained fatalities" where this very incident was the cause. After the crash, finding the cause would be virtually impossible due to the extent of damage to the car and, due to the fatal ending, no one from inside the auto to relate what happened. The same heater core and installation arrangement has existed on the ford taurus for a number of years. I reported this shortly after it occurred but received no response.
Heater core leaks.
Right rear window fails to go completely up.
Hairline crack in windshield near hood has spread upward to become a 2 foot long crack.
Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender.the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts.
While driving approximately 55mph the front wheels, on driver's/passenger's sides, locked up. Had no warning. Lost control of vehicle, resulting in a crash. Vehicle was totaled by insurance company.
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