1991 Ford Taurus problems
Owners have filed 946 complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 29.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 15.5%.
Complaints946
Crashes50
Fires23
Injuries28
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 29.6% · 280
Engine and engine cooling 15.5% · 147
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.8% · 83
Steering 8.8% · 83
Structure 6.6% · 62
Air bags 6.0% · 57
Electrical system 5.7% · 54
Suspension 3.0% · 28
Severity
Of those complaints, 50 describe a crash, 23 describe a fire and 28 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Taurus in this data, 1991 sits 13th by complaint volume. 1993 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 93,858 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle intermittently shifts while driving.*Mr the vehicle shifted erratically. On occasions it would slam into second gear or not at all. The vehicle hesitated from a stop and would jump into neutral. While driving while driving uphill the vehicle jumped into neutral which caused the vehicle to roll backwards almost causing an accident. The Ford serviceman was aware of the transmission problem. *Ts *nlm Power train
12/12/95 Transmission overhaul due to recall, 06/09/97 transmission fluid changed by Ford service dept.(Charged service), 08/27/97 transmission was checked by fords service dept. Due to problems(charged service), 09/05/97 transmission fails on expressway 30 miles from home had to be towed back. Contacted Ford service dept. And Ford motor co., They both claimed no liability due to warranty expiration. Power train
My Ford Taurus 1991 station wagon lunged forward uncontrollably after backing up, braking, then starting to go forward. It went against a wall, the brake didn't work, the front of the car was crashed, I had to put it into park to stop it. Please let me know if any other car same make and model has had the same problem. My mechanic tested it and it did this another 3 times. Power train · reported at 102,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Ford Taurus years
1990 542 complaints · 16.8% engine and engine cooling 1992 1,009 complaints · 25.9% engine and engine cooling 1993 2,206 complaints · 34.5% engine and engine cooling 1994 1,284 complaints · 26.2% engine and engine cooling 1995 1,597 complaints · 26.2% power train 1996 1,132 complaints · 21.1% engine and engine cooling