1989 Ford Taurus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 562 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,775miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 562 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,775 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Everyone that I talk to that has a Ford Taurus from 88-89 are having problems with their transmissions. I feel like this is just not a coincidence , what I am asking is that this problem be look into this is my first car and I really love it and would hate to get rid of it cause of this problem that is not the fault of the owner.”
NHTSA complaint #711246, filed 2000-04“My uncle has had a problem with the paint on this 89 Taurus. He made a complaint with Ford when he owned it but they did nothing.when he sold me the car he gave me whole history of the car. There was a letter that he wrote to Ford to do something about the paint. (I still have the letter if you would like a copy of it) anyways the Ford company did nothing. On the car it looks like star cracks and white lines popping up. I take really good care of this car. Please look into this matter. You have my email address. Thank you steven troise”
NHTSA complaint #711522, filed 1999-09“While driving at 20 MPH engine check light came on, and vehicle wouldn't go forward or backward. Vehicle was stalling and jerking, and everthing went out on the vehicle, the battery was brand new.”
NHTSA complaint #834468, filed 1999-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 9 | 20% |
| 2016 | 16 | 18% |
| 2015 | 42 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 9% |
| 2013 | 41 | 7% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 | 15 | 8% |
| 2010 | 15 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 18 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 27 | 3% |
| 1995 | 35 | 3% |
| 1994 | 30 | 3% |
| 1993 | 40 | 3% |
| 1992 | 22 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 1% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 1% |
| 1987 | 8 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Taurus
142 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsEngine cooling
97 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTires
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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