1992 Ford Taurus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 3%of 681 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1992 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 681 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, I then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up. Just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles I had to replace my radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #723122, filed 2000-05“Why doesnt Ford cover these under a recall the dealer told me these cars are dropping like flies, it's funny how the dealer says its a big problem but Ford says they are not having a problem???????????????????? Any help would be very helpful thank-you. No safety defect mentioned within vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #722158, filed 2000-05“While driving 70mph with cruise control ABS brakes became stuck. Brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking. Cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.”
NHTSA complaint #880294, filed 2001-02“Engine light on the instrument panel will illuminate, and engine will stall unexpectedly. Dealership has examined vehicle and could not reproduce the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #898582, filed 2001-10“While driving stepped on the accelerator and vehicle lost stopping power. Also, smoke was coming from the front, and vehicle caught on fire after stopping (just before losing power the engine check light flashed on and off). .et.”
NHTSA complaint #861462, filed 2000-05Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 9 | 20% |
| 2016 | 16 | 19% |
| 2015 | 42 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 9% |
| 2013 | 41 | 7% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 | 15 | 8% |
| 2010 | 15 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 18 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 27 | 3% |
| 1995 | 35 | 3% |
| 1994 | 30 | 3% |
| 1993 | 40 | 3% |
| 1992 | 22 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 1% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 1% |
| 1987 | 8 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Taurus
217 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
105 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEquipment
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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