Frame And Members problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

The 1996 Taurus that I drive had a thud/clanking noise under the floor boards on the right side. Replaced brakes, and while the car was jacked up I found extreme rust through on the passenger's rear on the subframe carriage and carriage bolt. This car was no longer being driven. This vehicle only has 115,000 miles on it. This should not be rotted out. The dealer informed me that any repairs we not covered by any warranty or recall, and that they have letters from Ford about this problem. This was only covered through the 1995 model year.

I currently own a 1996 Ford Taurus. By a fluke, I was recently notified by a mechanic that the sub-frame on the passenger side was corroded beyond repair. I was also told that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. There is no other rust on the vehicle, which would indicate a manufacturers defect. I have contacted Ford customer service and they are unwilling to deal with the problem even though I have checked the internet and found several examples of the same problem. This is a huge safety issue. This is the main support, which holds up the engine and transmission. If it were to suddenly drop, steering would become impossible. I have to believe that there are many people out there driving with this same problem and do not realize it, just as I didn't. I am asking that you check into this further and to protect our citizens. Thank you, james mehring.

The state inspection refused to inspect consumer's vehicle because the sub frame corroded beyond repair.

When traveling at high speeds (70 plus mph) in crosswind conditions there is a loud "moaning" and/or "whistling" sound that is present in the area of the drivers side door where the door assembly meets the frame and window assembly. The sound is so loud that I have to turn off the radio because there is too much noise in the interior of the car to talk or hear normally. I have informed the local Ford dealer and he told me that he has the same problem with his personal Ford vehicle. Ford can't seem to fix the problem nor do they seem too concerned about it. They (Ford)just sort of put me off and more or less indicate that because they can not seem to correct the pronlem that I"ll just have to live with it. The problem is ongoing and occurs frequently when I take trips where I am doing high speed driving in crosswind conditions.

While driving vehicle and when there is a quick change in the road surface, the struts make a clunking noise. Vehicle has been in shop (5) or (6) times for this problem since July of 96. The struts and sway bar were replaced a couple of months ago. Also, new subframe insulators were put in a few weeks ago. Vehicle is still making a clunking noise.

Bent pillar on driver's side which prevented door from closing properly twice.

Wanted to know about any front subframe problems, car makes a clicking noise when braking like something is loose and when hitting dips or potholes front end sounds like it is going to to fall out. Replaced front struts 06/27/02 still have same problem.

Subframe mounting bolts snapped prior to service recall 92-s-61.

Right rear subframe mounting bolt snapped.