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5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,267 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Taurus exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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1997 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 022002

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Catalytic converter rattling inside. Replaced by dealer

- Morton, PA, USA

problem #2

Dec 251998

Taurus

  • miles
Recalls 97V097000/96V166000; while driving the RPM's went up, zoomed up, and the car died, coasted to the side and parked. Dealer contacted, and stated the vehicle did not comply with the recalls. Provide further information.

- Avenel, NJ, USA

problem #1

May 171998

Taurus

  • miles
Whenever stopping or starting the vehicle, it would rumble/ vibrate and shake badly. Took to dealer to have vehicle checked. Was told that the catalytic convertor had to be replaced. The problem of vibrating and rumbling still exists.

- Mt Pleasant, MI, USA

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