Vehicle Safety Data

1996 FORD TAURUS Structure Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1996 FORD TAURUS

4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10463264 |
THE MOTOR CRADLE IN MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S 1996 TAURUS RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE AS SHE WAS MAKING A TURN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO PARTIALLY DROP MAKING STEERING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR THE 1995 TAURUS IN DEC. OF 1998. MY QUESTION IS IF THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL 1998 THEN WHY WOULD THE 1996 TAURUS NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? I WOULD LIKE TO SEE CREDIBLE DOCUMENTATION THAT FORD SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR CRADLES IN THE 1996 TAURUS TWO YEARS BEFORE THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM PROMPTING THE 1998 RECALL. SHORT OF THAT, I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE FIXED BY FORD. *TR
#10325099 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AREA. THE WATER WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
#10298022 |
THE FRAME IS CRACKED. *TR
#893772 |
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, A LOUD "THUD" NOISE WAS COMING FROM FRONT. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT FRONT RIGHT CRADLE MOUNT WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN NUMBER 98V323000. *AK *SLC

Other 1996 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 135 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 70 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 62 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 61 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 35 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 31 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 28 complaints Unknown Or Other 27 complaints Suspensionfront 24 complaints Steering 22 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 22 complaints Structurebodydoor 19 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 18 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 16 complaints Electrical Systemignition 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 14 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 14 complaints Visibilitywindshield 14 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Electrical System 13 complaints Structureframe And Members 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 12 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 12 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 12 complaints Suspension 12 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 11 complaints Tirestreadbelt 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 9 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 5 complaints Interior Lighting 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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