1987 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 13%of 255 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 34 complaints about the body and structure of the 1987 Ford Taurus, 13% of the 255 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.
“Nhtsa recall campaign 98v32300. The subframe mounts failed and steering became very difficult. We took the car to a Ford dealer, who told us that the part that failed was subject to a recall, but could not perform the service on my car because Ford had blocked the VIN. I called Ford. I was told that the recall did not apply to my vehicle. I have researced the recall 98v323000 which states that prolonged exposure to salt cause this part to fail. However, my state was not included in the list, even though salt is regularly put down on snowy roads in utah. …”
NHTSA complaint #703318, filed 1999-02“1987 Ford Taurus. Consumer states sub frame both left side and right side of the front end broke off while driving the dealer informed the consumer his model year had been recalled for the exact problem he experienced. Ford motor co. Stated they would assume no responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10433370, filed 2011-10“Took vehicle into the shop for a recall service, and when consumer came back to pick up vehicle, he noticed a leakage coming from the radiator. Dealer refused to fix the problem because consumer had the vehicle in for the rear motor mounts to be fixed. But, fluid was leaking all over the place.”
NHTSA complaint #835058, filed 1999-02“Experiencing rear lower subframe mount plate nut broke off while driving on highway at approx. 40-45 MPH, causing damages to engine and transmission while vehicle was out of control. Consumer was able to move vehicle to the side of the road. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #834238, filed 1999-01“The rear driver's and passenger's door handles broke. Doors cannot be opened from the outside or inside of the vehicle. Also, buckle broke on the shoulder belt of the passenger's side, which won't protect the occupant in event of an accident. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834363, filed 1999-02Related 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 1987 Ford Taurus
69 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology