1991 Ford Taurus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 649 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 649 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My compresser went out within a few monthes of me buying the car. Wheel bearings are out, and airbag light won't quit blinking the dealer said it would cost $400 to find out why.also, rear defroster never worked I have replaced the shocks/struts/ brake rotors and pads.”
NHTSA complaint #720510, filed 2000-03“I can't possibly remember the dates these things happened. I put a new (used) transmission and this one is slipping. I put more brake pads and calipers than you would use in a life time. The springs are weak in the back, but to exspensive to change. I put a new fuel pump and gas tank. I've put a new EGR valve, oxygen sensor, throttle sensor, air temp sensor. I put a blinker switch and new struts because mine broke. 3 out of 4 of my doors will not open because of the handles. These are just a few of the things I wrote down or can remember. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071118, filed 2004-01“The wipers stop in the up position when the switch is in the off position causing an obstruction when looking through the windshield. I asked dealer about this situation and they said it was common for this make and model year of car. If it is so common then why has nothing been done about it. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #703655, filed 1999-02“Aluminum engine piston ring cracked/replaced. Rear subframe mounts failed due to corrosion , causing engine/transmission to fall down prior to/after recall repairs. In addition, radiator had holes in the plastic/transmission malfunctioned/front end has been welded so fa rout of line that welds had to be broken to correct misalignment/windshield wipers failed to clean windows/ront headlights went out and rea rlights failed. (93v-106.002).”
NHTSA complaint #821388, filed 1998-05“Rear window wiper switch if left on when vehicle was turned off, would run battery down. Also, windshield washer fluid reservoir has to be set in a certain postion to work. Consumer was waiting for a call from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #875318, filed 2000-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 196 | 16% |
| 2002 | 100 | 7% |
| 2001 | 39 | 4% |
| 2000 | 45 | 4% |
| 1999 | 59 | 7% |
| 1998 | 17 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 7% |
| 1996 | 55 | 7% |
| 1995 | 38 | 3% |
| 1994 | 30 | 3% |
| 1993 | 157 | 10% |
| 1992 | 43 | 6% |
| 1991 | 19 | 3% |
| 1990 | 24 | 6% |
| 1989 | 14 | 2% |
| 1988 | 11 | 3% |
| 1987 | 10 | 4% |
| 1986 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Taurus
260 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEquipment
20 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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