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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Taurus brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 011999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Engine is knocking as consumer accelerates with speed. Transmission have been replaced twice in 37ooo miles. Front wheel bearing failed at 15000 miles. Rotors failed at 24000 miles.

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 011998

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with warped rotors. Rotors had been turned twice due to vibration but it reoccurred. Dealer only wanted to turn the rotors again. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty. Any repairs would be done at consumer's cost.

- Apollo, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 011999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 45 mph front brake rotors warped, and when applying the brakes, they shaked. Dealer repaired the rotors.

- Corway, AR, USA

problem #3

Oct 071998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

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

While driving at 60-65 mph the steering oscillates. The dealer is aware of the problem. The brake rotors were cleaned at 220 miles. At 600 miles the brakes were replaced. At 11, 959 miles the rotors were replaced again. The consumer is still expereincing a prolbem with the vehicle.

- Kings Park, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 011997

Taurus

  • miles
Windshield wipers on passenger's side were stripped due to manufacturer's defect. Dealer replaced windshield wipers. Also, front brake rotors had to be replaced due to shaking in steering. Provide further information.

- Horsham, PA, USA

problem #1

Jan 041997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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