1990 Ford Taurus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1990 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Joann larkin is the owner of the vehicle. The hood cylinder that holds the hood up broke, causing the fluid to come out and the hood to fall, resulting in injuries. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #833597, filed 1999-01“Post where rear door latch attaches has undergone brittle fracture; part no longer sits in proper position; hatchback door could fly open, ejecting occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #978525, filed 1996-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 7 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Taurus
78 complaintsBody and structure
68 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsEquipment
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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