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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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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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1996 Ford Taurus windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1996 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #14

May 092000

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The consumer turned on the heater and defroster and cold air along with a mist that filled the inside of the vehicle and covered the windshield. The consumer had to use paper napkins to clear the windows. The heater core is an existing problem that reoccurs every 3 months since April 2001. The dealer was notified. Nlm coolant leak. Dealer replaced heater core 5 times. Right rear window inoperative. Dealer replaced right rear window motor. Switch on air conditioner control head falls off. Dealer rpelaced cracked center control knob. Sunglass compartment in center console lid broke off. Console compartment door, hinge pins and spring replaced. Squeak noise under hood. Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #13

Jan 102001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer stated that, the heater computer unit failed.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #12

Nov 162001

Taurus

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #11

Apr 082001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

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

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #10

Oct 182000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
When defroster is tured on, a mist of sticky fumes develope at the bottom of windshield. This mist has caused consumer to have headache and stomach problems. Manufacturer has not been contacted.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #9

Apr 182000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When turning on defroster, all front windows and windshield will fog up lasting about 2- 3 mintues causing poor visibility. Manufacturer claims this is a normal due to plastic components in vehicle.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #8

Sep 261999

Taurus

  • miles

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

Defrost failed and had very poor visibility when windows fogged almost causing wreck

- Grass Range, MT, USA

problem #7

Jun 301998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When defroster is on the windows are instantly filled with a thick solid green fog, obstructing the view of the driver. Tsb is out for problem. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Owls Head, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 281998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Defroster is used, windows fog up, causing poor visibilty. Dealers could not duplicate problem. Cause unknown.

- South Chittenden, VT, USA

problem #5

Mar 061998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defroster fogs windshield, causing poor visibility when first engaged.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #4

Aug 261996

Taurus

  • miles

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

Climate control system defective, causing an obnoxious mildew order in the car compartment.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #3

Apr 011996

Taurus

  • miles
Grinding/vibrating noise from steering when making low speed right turn due to defective rack and pinion steering. In addition, in some weather conditions, when defroster is activated, windshield fogs up, causing visibility problems.

- Pickerington, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 011996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-freeze fumes enter passenger compartment when heater/air conditioner is on.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #1

Feb 261996

Taurus

  • miles
Heater does not function properly/makes buzzing noise.

- Plymouth, PA, USA

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