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10.0

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

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1998 Ford Taurus electrical problems

electrical problem

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1998 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 072000

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Rotor service on front end of vehicle once every year for the last two years. Dealer has been notified, however unable to remedy the problem. The consumer experienced tires shaking, clunking noise in front wheels when turning, and squeaking noise in rear end when braking. The heater and defroster make a buzzing noise, the brakes pulsate. The rear right brake and rotors failed. The service engine soon light came on. Engine makes a buzzing noise when start. The vehicle is not shift correctly. The driver door does not close properly. The vehicle would not start due to battery failure.

- Slatington, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
After sitting for 3 days the battery is dead, vehicle has been to 2 dealers, one dealer replaced a module and it still goes dead. This has happened since new.

- Chelsea, MA, USA

problem #1

Jun 062000

Taurus

  • miles
Intermittent battery discharge...battery replaced 3 times in the last year...unsatisfactory fuel economy -only 9 mph.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

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