Visibility Related Problems of the 2004 Ford Taurus

Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 2004 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear window defogger (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Ford Taurus


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2004 Ford Taurus

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Tubing to windshield washers broke. This soaked the hood insulation blanket and dripped on to the manifold. The washer fluid burst into flame burning the hood blanket and paint on the hood. Had gardenhose nearby and was able to limit damage.   Read details...

The Rear Window Defogger problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Taurus se. While driving at 45 mph with the rear window defroster activated, the contact smelled electrical smoke and found that the rear window defroster was on fire. The defroster was shut off and the rear window shattered.   Read details...

The Blower problem

Filing complaint against Ford motor company defective engineering design of the blower motor mounting where rain and dampness gets into the blower destroying not only the blower motor but also the resistor.   Read details...


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