Equipment Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 398 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (293 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (54 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Ford Taurus

The Equipment problem

Rear camera just went inverted and rear assist lines are not displayed. Dealer has not been contacted. This is a safety hazard while backing up. I have had no other issues.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking water under the front passenger seat. The contact was unaware of where the water was coming from. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Radio would not play in 12/2018 but then it was ok until this year when it started causing the following issues in 11/2019. The my Ford touch sync is causing an extremely loud squealing noise when the car is started, or when the radio is on while driving which is so loud it could cause you to wreck.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

1. After being in stop and go traffic the transmission will start to slip. I try to press the gas and go nowhere, like I am stuck in 1st gear, I coast to a safe place and put the car in park start back up and it will act completely normal after that until another 3 months down the line. 2.   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

Tl *- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While driving in reverse the coil spring broke and punctured the driver's side front tire. The failure speed was approximately 1-2 mph. The contact replaced the tire,but did not keep the punctured tire.   Read details...




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