Visibility Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 445 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's blower (136 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (70 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Ford Taurus

The Blower problem

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. Whenever it rained, the contact noticed a puddle of water on the passenger seat. In addition, the heater blower motor was leaking. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not provided.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle's windshield was loosening on the upper passenger side. The contact noticed that the windshield was coming out of the molding. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus x. The contact stated that the defroster for the windows malfunctioned, which impaired his visibility while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 64,000.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

The windshield wiper system has malfunctioned and appears to have an electrical issue. The wipers only activate on the highest speed setting and cannot be reduced to lower speeds unless the system is completely turned off.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Since I bought this car the windshield wipers have been a problem in very hard rains or heavy snowstorms. They drivers side windshield wiper would catch onto the other one and get snagged. I would have to pull off to the side of the road and untangle them and sometimes drive real slow bending over   Read details...




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