Side/rear Glass Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 13 problems related to side/rear glass (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the Taurus.

1 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2008 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 01/08/2014

The weather was cold. . . Well below zero (about 10-15 degrees f below zero). The car had been sitting outdoors. The defroster was running to keep the vehicle windshield clear. About 10 minutes into the ride, the windshield spontaneously cracked all the way across from driver's to passenger's side, a distance of over 4 feet. There was no nick or stone chip in the windshield prior to the crack. It did not put glass inside the vehicle compartment, but could potentially have impaired vision enough to cause an accident.

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2 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2006 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 12/12/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that water was leaking from the passenger side window onto the floormat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.

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3 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2012 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 04/29/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the rear window suddenly exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the window. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 05/31/12 the consumer stated when the window shattered, glass scattered throughout the vehicle, including the front seat. Updated 06/06/12.

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4 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2005 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 05/22/2006

: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the front passenger side window imploded. This occurred on a clear day with no surrounding traffic. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership, but they were unable to determine the problem.

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5 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 11/20/2003

Windshield popped out while the vehicle was parked. The driver had the vehicle towed to glass repair shop for replacement.

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6 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 03/15/2002

While vehicle was standing and for no reason rear window had busted.

7 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1998 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Rear window come down without prior warning when vehicle was turned off. Consumer will fill additional information.

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8 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 03/06/2000

Mother was driving and pulling into a driveway while daughter was seating in the rear with the window open only. After pulling into the driveway window bounced and came down quickly, and slammed shut into her face.

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9 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 01/15/2000

My husband turned on the rear window defogger and the whole window shattered.

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10 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 12/21/1999

When rear window exploded without cause, causing glass fragments to enter the passenger's compartment. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

11 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1998 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 08/11/1998

While the vehicle was parked the hatchback window bursted. The dealer has repaired the vehicle.

12 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Driver can't see through rear window because of defroster and shape of window. Dealer can't do it because it's part of the design.

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13 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Rear hatch window blewout while vehicle was parked. Reason unknown. Ford has been contacted, and replaced window.


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