1990 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 18%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Ford Taurus, 18% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“How do I get Ford motor company to honor genuine NHTSA recalls on a 1990 Ford Taurus wagon??? It currently has complaint # NHTSA 90e043001; NHTSA 98v323000; NHTSA 93v106002; NHTSA 91v34000. I cannot get dealership to replace air bag module defect, seat belt defect or cpu replacement defect. What do I do to get some action on these issues????”
NHTSA complaint #10295663, filed 2009-12, 70,000 miles“While driving 10 MPH sub frame bolts snapped. As a result, steering failed. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10075494, filed 2004-06, 119,000 miles“Whole back end of car failed and had to have it all replaced. The bolts broke causing the rest of the back end to totally fail and brake. Had to have it all replaced including the bolts, rear suspension linkage, both shocks, and rear axle. We paid out of our own pocket for this to tune of 800. And now to do all of this the car is now acting like it is either having problems with the fuel system or the replaced catalytic converter is going out.”
NHTSA complaint #10105704, filed 2005-01“Sub frame mount on driver's side failed. For past few weeks I noticed increasing noises/clunking noises from driver's side underneath my feet. This week the steering became very stiff with left hand turns. I was informed today by my mechanic that the problem came from a broken sub frame mount. He adviced me to take the car immediatly to a Ford dealer which I am doing. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #709987, filed 1999-08“I have received a recall notice from Ford motor company (safety recall 98s36) for the same problem on a 1987 Ford Taurus which I also own. To date, however, I have not received a recall notice for the 1990 Ford Taurus described above, although this vehicle has in fact experienced a sub-frame failure. This is quite likely more a failure of communication than a lapse on the part of Ford motor company. I would appreciate assistance in getting a recall notice on the 1990 Ford Taurus.”
NHTSA complaint #703044, filed 1999-02Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Ford Taurus 1986–1995, Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Lincoln Continental 1988–1994
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 21% |
| 2017 | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% |
| 2011 | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 111 | 9% |
| 2002 | 54 | 4% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 25 | 3% |
| 1996 | 40 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 64 | 7% |
| 1993 | 69 | 4% |
| 1992 | 67 | 10% |
| 1991 | 62 | 10% |
| 1990 | 68 | 18% |
| 1989 | 66 | 12% |
| 1988 | 51 | 15% |
| 1987 | 34 | 13% |
| 1986 | 17 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Taurus
78 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 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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