Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Parking shifter hitting the brake line coming from master cylinder. . . Notice brake light coming on and kept putting fluid in it but then got under car and noticed fluid leaking all over lines. . . . Have no brakes now. . .
Second camshaft failure within one year. Repairing dealer was requested to check valve tap in September. Original chamshaft repair was done however car continued to experience engine pressure and timing problems. Requested service dealer to check valve tap in September 2001. Dealer refused to do service, explained that the problem was above their heads. Complained numerous times to Ford concerning repair and dealer's response. Dealer now believes car needs new engine. Initial repair was $3000 and took two months. Ford has been aware of the failure of the camshaft sprockets for at least 3 years. However, no action has been initiated to repair all problems at one time only to handle each camshaft after failure resulting in large repair bill.
The display shows that the door is ajar when it is not, this prevents the doors from locking and the interior lights from going off.
Front dashboard detaches.
Vehicle is equipped with a manually activated light switch. When the switch is set to the headlight position, the area to the left of the switch on the instrument panel heats up and remains hot. This condition only happens when the headlights are turned on.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Owner requesting recall information.
The consumer wanted to know if there were any recalls regarding her vehicle.