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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,897 miles

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1995 Ford Taurus engine problems

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1995 Ford Taurus Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #30

May 031999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle surges on its own and when it's placed into gear, it just suddenly takes off. Dealer has been contacted.

- Allen Park, MI, USA

problem #29

May 171997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration experienced, replacement of the accelerator cable and pedal did not remedy failure, sudden acceleration experienced after repair.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA

problem #28

Apr 071999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when put into reverse causing the vehicle to hit a parked car.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #27

May 301995

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently while driving the vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly and the braking system will not work, causing the occupant to turn off the vehicle in order to stop. Restart the vehicle and problem is gone. Also while driving for a long period of time the vehicle will stall, almost causing an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Berwin, PA, USA

problem #26

Jul 011998

Taurus

  • miles
While driving with the cruise control activated and pressing the brake pedal to deactivate, vehicle revved and accelerated. Never been to a dealer about this problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Weeping Water, NE, USA

problem #25

Jan 151999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer driving with cruise control on. Stepped on brakes, and when cruise control was resumed vehicle accelerated. Since this incident, the cruise control has stopped working all together.

- Montello, WI, USA

problem #24

Dec 051996

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. Problem was electric cooling fan motor. Then cruise would not shut off. Problem-brake wiring harness. Last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. Repair bill for that was $879.88.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #23

Nov 101998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When increasing speed from about 15 to 20mph the vehicle would jerk forward. Dealer has not seen.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #22

Aug 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Intermittently while driving the speedometer jumps up and down, and it causes the cruise control to be inoperable. Dealer and manufacter have been notified.

- N. Massapequa, NY, USA

problem #21

Sep 021998

Taurus

  • miles
Speedometer indicator on dashboard jumps when vehicle passes over a bump in roadway orn roadway surface changes, I.e. from black-top pavement to concrete, such as a bridge surface. When the cruise control is on it jumps and the vehicle speed does not increase, but operator has no idea as to what speed vehicle is actually traveling as indicator will oscilate as much as 20 to 25 mph above set speed.

- Wilkes Bar, PA, USA

problem #20

Dec 281996

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had applied brakes after going 35mph, when engine revved up & suddenly accelerated. Pressed brakes harder & vehicle stopped. When brake pedal was released, vehicle would jump either backward or forward about3-5 fet. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced iac motor/T-body/throttle cable/pump relay & some other parts.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #19

Aug 011997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #18

Jan 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle accelerated through an intersection at 35-40 mph. Ford found a worn throttle body that was catching and sticking.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle accelerated through an intersection at 35-40 mph. Ford found a worn throttle body that was catching and sticking.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #16

Sep 021997

Taurus

  • miles
Was trying to get on highway; took foot off gas pedal to slow down, vehicle kept accelerating. Applied the brakes, but still accelerated. Cruise control was not engaged. Had to force vehicle into park after guiding to side of road to stop. Took to dealer & everything was was replaced, but problem still exists.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA

problem #15

Jan 231997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After releasing foot from gas pedal or releasing foot from brake pedal vehicle will accelerate to 35 mph.

- Columbus, NJ, USA

problem #14

Aug 121996

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Cruise control engages by itself.

- Glen Oaks, NY, USA

problem #13

Dec 061996

Taurus

  • miles
While stopping at an intersection, vehicle went into neutral and all of sudden it took off through intersection, almost caused an accident. Taken to dealer (5) times and problem still exists.

- Groose Creek, SC, USA

problem #12

Nov 031996

Taurus

  • miles
While driving the vehicle will suddenly surge, the vehicle will not stop or slow down unless gear indicator is in neutral.

- Delta, CO, USA

problem #11

Oct 201996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at low speed and pressing the accelerator to pass, when the gas pedal released vehicle would not slow down.

- Senatobia, MS, USA

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