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7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,862 miles

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1997 Ford Taurus windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #13

Apr 102008

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

My car has a electrical prob or something it makes my steering hard and won't let windows roll down and makes all lights in flash. Have taken it in to several garages and they can see what's wrong. But do not know what causes it. I have almost been in several accidents. I need help figuring out what this is so I can get it fixed!!!!

- Sycamore, IL, USA

problem #12

Oct 152003

Taurus

  • 32,000 miles
The steering wheel makes a noise when I turn right at times. I haven"T had it fixed yet. Sometimes my window on the drivers front won?T roll down. It hasn?T been fixed. The car wouldn?T go forward when you had to stop at a stop sign or light. The transmission has been fixed. The forward clutch piston had to be changed. I couldn?T drive it further as it wouldn"T go forward after I stopped.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #11

Sep 152003

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,200 miles
Right rear window won't always close after opening. Transmission slips during low speed starts through intersection or parking lot. Feels like it is in neutral. Then when transmission engages, it suddenly lurches chirpping the tires.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #10

Jun 012002

Taurus

  • miles

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

All's well in park and neutral, but when in reverse or drive, the radio quits, intermittent wipers fail, windows won't work, loss of about 75% of power steering. Put it in nuetral and all is well. It turned out to be the transmission range sensor. I found 10 other people who have had the same failure in a 96 or 97 Ford Taurus.

- Ludlow, KY, USA

problem #9

Jun 142001

Taurus

  • miles
The original drivers side window motor was replaced August 3,2000.that motor failed and was replaced on August 25,2000.that motor failed and was replaced on September 26,2000.the first replacement motor was replaced with 45,431 miles on the car. All work has been done by turnpike Ford of gallipolis, Ohio.I have to think that their is another problem.

- Gallipolis, OH, USA

problem #8

Apr 022001

Taurus

  • miles
Power steering intermittent failure; first began when placing shift lever into reverse gear, then later occurred also in forward drive gears. Suspect electrical/electronic problem since radio speakers also go silent and power windows do not operate when this occurs. Discovered that removal of 15amp fuse controlling backup lights/heater return power steering and radio control. All other fuses working properly. Dealer is not yet contacted.

- Stow, OH, USA

problem #7

Jun 262000

Taurus

  • miles

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

Window failure.

- Montezuma, GA, USA

problem #6

Jun 262000

Taurus

  • miles
Window failure.

- Montezuma, GA, USA

problem #5

Jul 212000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Window malfunctions.

- Montezuma, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 231999

Taurus

  • miles
#1 door ajar switch, light in dash stays on and interior lights stay on while driving. #2 window did not work at all, repaired by dealer, #3 window would not roll up, took to dealer, told to take door apart and beat on motor, was able to get window up.

- Bowen, IL, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Left power window failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #2

May 141999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The windshield wipers are multi-speed, but they only run on slow. You have to turn them off and on several tmes to get them to work right.the ignition switch was replaced because when you took the key out the accessories continued to run like the radio would keep on playing with no key in the car.they changed the ignition switch and it helped for a few thousand miles but now the car is out of warranty and the problem is back again.also I am having problems with the power windows.

- Bolivar Ohio, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side window motor failed.

- Covina, CA, USA

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