1987 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS

1987 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Taurus 2.5i (106 Hp) Automatic

Taurus 2.5i (89 Hp)

Taurus 2.5i (89 Hp) Automatic

Taurus 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

Taurus 2.5 (89 Hp)

Taurus 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

Taurus 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

1987 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Ignition System Failure:

    • Failure of ignition switch and plug assembly due to overheating
    • Failure of ignition switch due to electrical short
    • Overheating and melting of ignition switch
    • Electrical short causing ignition switch to catch on fire
    • Electrical short in ignition causing steering column to smoke

  • 2. Electrical System Failure:

    • Electrical failure causing ignition switch to catch on fire
    • Electrical short causing wires in steering column to burn
    • Electrical short causing wires in steering column to melt
    • Electrical fire leading to vehicle fire
    • Electrical short in ignition system leading to engine stall

  • 3. Steering System Failure:

    • Sub frame both sides of the front end broke off while driving
    • Steering column and dash smoking and catching fire
    • Steering lock causing loss of control
    • Steering bushings coming apart leading to steering failure

  • 4. Transmission Failure:

    • Transmission failure resulting in vehicle stalling and not shifting
    • Transmission slipping and failing to operate
    • Failure of transmission due to overheating
    • Erratic transmission shifting and stalling
    • Unintended acceleration and transmission issues

  • 5. Vehicle Fire:

    • Vehicle catching on fire under the hood
    • Vehicle catching fire in the engine compartment
    • Vehicle fire leading to total loss
    • Vehicle catching on fire while parked
    • Vehicle catching on fire while driving

  • 6. Brake System Failure:

    • Brake rotor failure causing loss of control
    • Brake lock causing accident
    • Brake system failure almost causing an accident
    • Brake rotors causing vehicle to veer and lose control
    • Brake failure due to defective front brake calipers and rotors

  • 7. Seat Belt Failure:

    • Seat belt buckle failure causing belt to become inoperable
    • Seat belt fails to restrain driver in crash
    • Driver's seat belt tensioner coming off
    • Rear seat belt buckle separated causing occupant to be unrestrained
    • Vehicle seat belts falling apart

  • 8. Engine Failure:

    • Engine failure due to main cap bolt breaking
    • Engine failure leading to engine fire
    • Engine stalls and fails to restart
    • Engine stumbles/hesitates due to fuel tank issue
    • Engine overheating leading to vehicle fire

  • 9. Miscellaneous:

    • Heating unit failure
    • Cracked windshield and visibility issues
    • Suspension component failures causing loss of control
    • Vehicle vibration at high speeds
    • Various failures related to alternator, starter, power steering, and other components

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