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1996 Ford Taurus body & structure problems

Owners reported body & structure problems in 48 complaints for the 1996 Ford Taurus, 4% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
48 4% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

While driving vehicle and when there is a quick change in the road surface, the struts make a clunking noise. Vehicle has been in shop (5) or (6) times for this problem since july of 96. The struts and sway bar were replaced a couple of months ago. Also, new subframe insulators were put in a few weeks ago. Vehicle is still making a clunking noise.

July 1996

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that water leaked onto the front passenger side floor area. The water was coming from the front windshield and the engine. The failure occurred during rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair cost.

Reported at 138,000 miles, October 2008

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