1986 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 17%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the body and structure of the 1986 Ford Taurus, 17% of the 101 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front sub-frame mounts failure, barley avioded numerous head on collisions in wet conditions, front tension arm metal bushings failed, causing darting accross center line. Massive tire wear, repairs shops overlooked condition, although were alerted and told to find and repair. I have a long list of safety hasards associated with this vehicle, as my mileage is approaching 330,000.0 miles. I know the vehicle very well & would like to add more in a letter. Ford motor company refuses to repair the front sub frame mounts. …”
NHTSA complaint #705352, filed 1999-04“Upon turning into driveway sub-frame mounts failed, heard very loud banging noise. Previously, experienced steering difficulty, now when turning steering wheel, engine moves from side to side, steering is limited to only 1/4 turn.”
NHTSA complaint #810302, filed 1997-03“Stopped at light, the rear subframe assembly bushings corroded, causing transaxle and engine to drop down on engine. Resulting in a loss of steering control. There was a recall, 93v106002, however only covered 1989-1993 year tauruses.”
NHTSA complaint #802703, filed 1996-09Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Ford Taurus 1986–1995, Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Lincoln Continental 1988–1994
- 93V106000Jun 23, 1993Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991…Covers: Ford Taurus 1986–1988, Mercury Sable 1986–1988, Lincoln Continental 1988
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 21% |
| 2017 | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% |
| 2011 | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 111 | 9% |
| 2002 | 54 | 4% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 25 | 3% |
| 1996 | 40 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 64 | 7% |
| 1993 | 69 | 4% |
| 1992 | 67 | 10% |
| 1991 | 62 | 10% |
| 1990 | 68 | 18% |
| 1989 | 66 | 12% |
| 1988 | 51 | 15% |
| 1987 | 34 | 13% |
| 1986 | 17 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Taurus
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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