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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
11,433 miles

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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 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford Taurus Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #6

Aug 201999

Taurus

  • miles

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

Engine heads cracked, causing sudden loss of power, scoring of engine cylinders requiring replacement of entire engine

- Mt. Carmel, PA, USA

problem #5

Jan 281998

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle never heats up. The temperature gauge never registers hot on the car. Also, engine head gaskets blew out withouty prior indication or warning. Incident occurred three times. Dealer notified and aware of the problem. Car with dealer and no information on diagnosis. Right front grinding noise and steering gear was replaced. Freeze plug lost. Provide further information.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 171997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Head gaskets failed twice.

- Wethersfie, CT, USA

problem #3

Nov 171997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

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

Engine mounts deteriorated.

- Wethersfie, CT, USA

problem #2

Oct 071998

Taurus

  • miles
Transmission/oil pump drive failed.

- Versailles, KY, USA

problem #1

Sep 251998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During a routine oil change attempted to remove oil filter with wrench, wrench came in contact with wires near the starter motor, alot of sparks came out and burn marks were left on the oil filter, dealer has not been contacted.

- West Islip, NY, USA

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