Visibility
Filed Nov 12, 2007
THE BLOWER MOTOR IN MY 1991 FORD TAURUS IS STARTING TO GO OUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST WEEK AND A HALF. I WILL TURN THE HEAT ON HIGH IN THE MORNINGS TO WARM UP THE CAR AN WITHIN A 10-15 MINUTE TIME FRAME - THE MOTOR WILL EITHER STOP BLOWING COMPLETELY OR BARELY BLOW. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL UNDER 03V087000 AND COMPLAINT NUMBER 10184014. AS I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD VEHICLES AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10208658
- Incident
- Nov 7, 2007
- Mileage
- 138,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine+5 more
Filed Jan 15, 2004
I CAN'T POSSIBLY REMEMBER THE DATES THESE THINGS HAPPENED. I PUT A NEW (USED) TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE IS SLIPPING. I PUT MORE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS THAN YOU WOULD USE IN A LIFE TIME. THE SPRINGS ARE WEAK IN THE BACK, BUT TO EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE. I PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK. I'VE PUT A NEW EGR VALVE, OXYGEN SENSOR, THROTTLE SENSOR, AIR TEMP SENSOR. I PUT A BLINKER SWITCH AND NEW STRUTS BECAUSE MINE BROKE. 3 OUT OF 4 OF MY DOORS WILL NOT OPEN BECAUSE OF THE HANDLES. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS I WROTE DOWN OR CAN REMEMBER. NOW IT WILL NOT START UNLESS I PUMP THE GAS(IT'S FUEL INJECTED) AND KEEP TURNING IT OVER AND OVER. THEN I'M NOT SURE IF IT WILL START AGAIN WHEN I SHUT IT OFF. THE FUEL PUMP IS WORKING I THINK, I CAN HEAR IT. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND THE PERSON PUT A 1989 MOTOR INTO A 1991 BODY. THESE THINGS STILL WENT WRONG WITH THE CAR EITHER WAY. I DID NOT CHECK ANY BELOW BECAUSE I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO CHECK.
- NHTSA ID
- 10071118
- Incident
- Oct 15, 2003
Visibility
Filed Apr 10, 2001
DELAY WIPER STALK SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. LOOSES CONTACT AND WIPERS FREEZUP. EVERY TAURUA OWNER I KNOW HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT SWITCHES FAIL PREMATURELY ALSO. I DRIVE FORDS IN A FLEET AND ALL SIMILAR SWITCHES FAIL.( VARIOUS YEARS AFFECTED). *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 743840
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1999
Visibility
Filed Nov 21, 2000
REAR WINDOW WIPER SWITCH IF LEFT ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WOULD RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR HAS TO BE SET IN A CERTAIN POSTION TO WORK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DEALER.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 875318
- Incident
- Aug 15, 1998
AirbagsBrakesHeating & air conditioning+2 more
Filed Mar 23, 2000
MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 720510
- Incident
- Jun 8, 1998
BrakesDriver assistanceElectrical+5 more
Filed Dec 16, 1999
TIRES FAILED. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 550008
Visibility
Filed Feb 23, 1999
THE WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I ASKED DEALER ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND THEY SAID IT WAS COMMON FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL YEAR OF CAR. IF IT IS SO COMMON THEN WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
- NHTSA ID
- 703655
Heating & air conditioningElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Oct 9, 1998
WINDSHIELD RESEALED/POWER WINDOW REPAIRED/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/TRANSMISSION/STEERING LINKAGE/ WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT/FAN/ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED.
- NHTSA ID
- 781025
Body & structureEngineExterior lighting+2 more
Filed May 12, 1998
ALUMINUM ENGINE PISTON RING CRACKED/REPLACED. REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION , CAUSING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION TO FALL DOWN PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, RADIATOR HAD HOLES IN THE PLASTIC/TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED/FRONT END HAS BEEN WELDED SO FA ROUT OF LINE THAT WELDS HAD TO BE BROKEN TO CORRECT MISALIGNMENT/WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO CLEAN WINDOWS/RONT HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND REA RLIGHTS FAILED. (93V-106.002). *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 821388
EngineExterior lightingPowertrain (other)+3 more
Filed Apr 29, 1997
HOLE IN RADIATOR.
- NHTSA ID
- 516775
- Incident
- Oct 1, 1995
Visibility
Filed Sep 10, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPERS RESET IN THE UP POSITION, RESTRICTING VISIBILITY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 508371
- Incident
- Apr 15, 1996
Interior & seatsVisibility
Filed Aug 30, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE UP POSITION, DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR AND WIRING HARNESS.
- NHTSA ID
- 508145
- Incident
- May 1, 1996
Heating & air conditioningEngineSuspension+2 more
Filed Jul 22, 1996
STABILIZER FAILURE. 8AK
- NHTSA ID
- 506524
- Incident
- Jul 19, 1996
EngineTransmissionVisibility
Filed Jun 27, 1996
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 505714
- Incident
- Feb 17, 1996
Heating & air conditioningExterior lightingVisibility
Filed May 10, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 504359
- Incident
- Aug 1, 1994
Visibility
Filed Apr 2, 1996
THW WINDSHEILD WIPER SOMTIMES STOPS WORKING AND BLOCKS THE VIEW. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 982224
Visibility
Filed Dec 13, 1995
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 3 TIMES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 490556
- Incident
- Dec 13, 1995
BrakesElectricalEngine+4 more
Filed Apr 28, 1995
INNER TIE ROD FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 482634
- Incident
- Sep 1, 1994
Interior & seatsVisibility
Filed Apr 25, 1995
THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL O-RINGS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND DON'T ALLOW THE DEFROSTER TO BE USED, AND THE REAR DOOR LOCK IS STUCK OPEN. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 964345
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.