FORD TAURUS X PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Transmission Issues:

  • Transmission started to 'slip' at 48,000 miles, leading to dangerous acceleration issues.
    
  • Intermittent problems with the transmission causing it to shudder, jerk, or fail to accelerate.
    
  • Driver needed to pull over and restart the engine to fix transmission issues.
    

• 2. Steering Issues:

  • Steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn, especially while turning left.
    
  • Complete loss of power steering requiring replacement of power steering pump and rack & pinion.
    

• 3. Hood and Paint Corrosion:

  • Corrosion due to galvanic reaction between aluminum hood and steel inserts.
    
  • Paint bubbling and peeling off the hood.
    

• 4. Electrical Issues:

  • Ignition coils melting repeatedly.
    
  • Various warning lights illuminating and acceleration failing.
    
  • Issues with cruise control causing unintended acceleration.
    

• 5. Brake Issues:

  • ABS brake system engaging without cause, causing a grinding noise.
    
  • Brake pedal becomes hard and brakes lock up, particularly when parking.
    

• 6. Suspension Issues:

  • Rear end of the vehicle collapsing due to corroded crossover beam.
    
  • Problems with steering control due to bolts in the front suspension falling out.
    

• 7. Acceleration Issues:

  • Engine surges unexpectedly, causing the car to lunge forward.
    
  • Engine hesitation and jerking while accelerating.
    

• 8. Miscellaneous Problems:

  • Rear passenger seat back not releasing, posing a safety issue for exiting.
    
  • Problems with gaining traction and the car drifting to the sides while traveling and stopping.
    
  • Gas and brake pedals too close, causing potential near-accidents.