1991 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 10%of 649 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Ford Taurus, 10% of the 649 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 2 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.
“While driving a loud noise was heard and the steering wheel locked. Vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the cradle mounting washer and bolts rusted. Dealer installed sub frames rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates and replaced nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #10022774, filed 2003-07, 93,858 miles“I was notified by my mechanic that my 1991 Taurus-station wagon had a recall regarding the sub-frame. He suggested I call rizzo-Ford in no. Providence, r.I. On mineral spring ave. When I called I spoke to representative rick marrconte and he agreed that there was a recall and he would fix my car, bring it in he said. A few days later rick calls me back to inform me that not only the nut of the subframe was rotted, but also the subframe itself was rotted and it would cost $900.00 to fix and he told me my car was not worth it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10079121, filed 2004-07“After the recommended 1 year wait for waxing, I decided since the mild washings were continuing to make the car duller I would give it a shine. It was bad enough that paint continued to come off when drying regularly but I was mortified when I tested an area and it looked like water colors were used as paint. After all these years, I have called Ford several times with no luck. On one occasion a undisclosed person said it sounded like there was not enough or no clear coat and I should take it to where I purchased it and have them look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073011, filed 2004-05“Consumer was driving approximately 15mph when vehicle lost power, vehicle would not move, although the engine was still running on an incline. There was a bulletin 94-m84-ax4s for the transaxle consumer received a recall notice. Dealership looked at vehicle, and said there was no problem, in warranty, 14.000 miles later problem occurred. Recall 93v106.”
NHTSA complaint #836894, filed 1999-04“While driving at 30 MPH there was some type of knocking noise coming from under the vehicle, and there was a vibration within the steering. Consumer took the vehicle in for the recall repairs. However, when driving the vehicle after the recall repair work was done, the problem started again. Recall 93v106.002.”
NHTSA complaint #846967, filed 1999-09Related 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 1991 Ford Taurus
260 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEquipment
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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