Door problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Seven problems related to door have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 12/22/1999

Dorr handle on drivers side would not open. I had to opren from the passenger side . Suddenly, for no apparant reason it worked again. This happened once before and corrected itself.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Whenever it rains / going through some water. Doors work intemittently.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 11/12/1998

Front door handles on both left and right doors do not work in high humidity environment (on rainy days). Unable to open either front door.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1997

Door handle failed.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/12/1997

All four exterior door handles will not open from the outside in warm weather, this happens sometimes, but not all of the time.

6 Door problem

Vehicle was not designed with door restraints, causing difficulties entering & exiting the vehicle, doors close without notice which could result in injury to consumer.

7 Door problem

The door ajar warning light remains illuminated, indicating that a door is open. Consumer is concerned that this could cause a short circuit. Please give any further details.

Other Structure related problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Frame And Members problems	9
Door problems	7
Structure problems	4
Frame Rust problems	1
Bumper problems	1
Hood problems	1
Underbody Shield problems	1
Body problems	1

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