1989 Ford Taurus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 562 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 562 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When the seat brackets failed I had just sat down in the vehicle I notified the Ford moter company of this problem and all that they said was there was nothing that they could do about the problem. This serves a serious risk formy self and my family and I can not afford to fix tis problem on my own.”
NHTSA complaint #751794, filed 2001-09“The driver's seat caught on fire when the seat adjustment switch stuck in the 'rear-direction' position. The electric motor apparently overheated and caused the foam to catch fire. The authorized Ford dealer wasn't smart enough to figure out the cause of the fire, but the upholsterer was, because he called me and asked if I wanted the old switch put back on the new seat. I said no. I still have the entire seat assembly, including the switch. Ford never responded to my letter. I don't have the exact date on hand, but this incident occurred about 3.5 years ago. Thank you. Thomas g. Ruf.”
NHTSA complaint #722411, filed 2000-05“While driving power bucket seat somehow detached from frame/floor? Seat is wobbling around, making it difficult to drive vehicle due to a mounting bracket failure. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8017774, filed 2002-09“The drivers seat mounting lug broke, causing the seat to flop backward at every start. The piece is a small stamped metal bracket that holds the seat frame to the floor. The break is about 2 inch long. Half the break is shiny and half is rusty, indicating that the part may have been partially broken when it was installed. The service mgr says he has never seen this part broken, but Ford had a replacement for this obscure part available locally. There are several breaks in the seat mounting assembly. Total costs for parts alone $435 + $145!”
NHTSA complaint #710521, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 91V036000Mar 4, 1991The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.Covers: Ford Taurus 1988–1989, Mercury Sable 1988–1989
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 12 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 3 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 8 | 1% |
| 1988 | 12 | 4% |
| 1987 | 14 | 5% |
| 1986 | 6 | 6% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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