1990 Ford Taurus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 83 complaints for the 1990 Ford Taurus, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Steerin became heavy and failed, motor dropped onto axle - exactly like recall #93v106002. Ford claims no such recall exists.
Other problems reported for the 1990 Ford Taurus
- Body & structure 70 complaints
- Steering 57 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Air bags 43 complaints
- Transmission 38 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints