1989 Ford Taurus Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%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 10 complaints about the wheels of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 562 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Car traveling 50 MPH down a dry dirt road, with no reason car ended up spinning 5 times and being stopped by a tree. A loud thump was heard just prior to loss of control of the car. Investigation done. Engine had dropped, could have been at time of impact. I wonder if this auto even though it wasn't included in an earlier recall because it was manufactured in atlanta suffers from the same problems as others from other parts of the country. Recall said snow salts caused deteriotion of submount bolts, florida seacoast weather rusts bolts too.”
NHTSA complaint #10088712, filed 2004-08“Has had one rim replaced after rim broke while driving, went to dealer and they said it is a defect, now all the rims are cracked, manufacturer refuses to take responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #806997, filed 1997-01“Vehicle has had two metal wheel rim failures in four years. The metal rim separated between where the rim bolts to the axle and the tire meets the rim.”
NHTSA complaint #513465, filed 1997-01“While driving highway speed, left front wheel rim totally shattered; caused vibration, difficult steering; could have caused accident; original wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #984444, filed 1996-07Related recalls
- 92V065000May 11, 1992Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped…Covers: Ford Taurus 1986–1992, Mercury Sable 1986–1992
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 6 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 9 | 1% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 10 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 0% |
| 1987 | 1 | 0% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology