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1990 Ford Taurus Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 381 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1990 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.

“When the paint began to peel, I chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost. When the transmission failed, I chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair. When the cruise control stopped working, I chose not to repair due to the cost to repair. If I get the transmission fixed, I intend to have the airbag fixed as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10071100, filed 2004-01, 100,000 miles

“Vehicle stalls on highway and while pulling away from a stop. Engine check and battery lights come on as a warning signs. Vehicle loses all steering and brakes when it stalls. Manufacturer is doing nothing at this time to remedy situation. Consumer states battery was checked and found to be in good condition, however both the battery and engine lights still illuminate, consumer has spent over 1000 dollars in repairs, and vehicle still is not remedied.”

NHTSA complaint #894602, filed 2001-08

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019211%
2018917%
2017920%
20161619%
20154215%
2014209%
2013417%
201279%
2011158%
2010157%
200958%
200895%
200775%
2006113%
2005263%
2004154%
2003232%
2002191%
2001111%
2000182%
1999142%
1998132%
1997243%
1996273%
1995353%
1994303%
1993403%
1992223%
199191%
199072%
198961%
198841%
198783%
198622%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford Taurus

Engine cooling
78 complaints
Body and structure
68 complaints
Steering
51 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
42 complaints
Air bags
41 complaints
Electrical system
41 complaints
Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Seat belts
24 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Equipment
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Taurus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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