1992 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 10%of 681 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,224miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Ford Taurus, 10% of the 681 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,224 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“K-frame(sub frame)fell. Both times while driving, but both times at low speeds. Frame fell and I could not steer car. Both times my transmission was serviced. 1st time may, 2006, was due to faulty bushings and washers. 2nd time, frame broke, rusted, gone. All at the prescribed location and problem that LED to recall. Am I driving a death trap, is Ford responsible for the repair, is it my fault, the transmission guys fault or fords ? Please help me. By the grace of god I was spared being on the open roadway, but if I had and my family was with me we would have been killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184506, filed 2007-03, 185,600 miles“I was proceeding after waiting for a traffic signal when I heard a loud pop. I hesitated for a moment, then proceeded slowly and discovered that it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel. I was able to pull into a parking lot; I called aaa for service. After the car was hoisted onto a flatbed truck I noticed that the engine cradle had disconnected from the frame at two points just about one-third of the way back from the front of the car and had dropped down about 6 inches. The two mounting bolts were pointing upward from the connecting points on the engine cradle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088384, filed 2004-08, 146,444 miles“While driving at any speed the driver heard a loud clunky noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic indicated that the motor mounts were broke. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10051978, filed 2003-12, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 5 MPH, he heard a loud noise and the rear corners of the subframe fell off of the vehicle. The subframe bolts on the rear end of the vehicle were covered with rust which caused the steering wheel to become unstable. The contact referenced recall 98v323000 (component: structure: frame and members) but the dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall; he was informed that he would be responsible for all repair costs. He called the manufacturer who confirmed what the dealer stated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327566, filed 2010-04, 72,000 miles“Consumer took vehicle into dealer on march of 1999 for subframe mounts to be changed under recall 98 v 323 000 at 78,993 miles. In aug 2001 105,000, mounts had to be replaced again. Therewas a clunking and bumping noise. Consumer felt like inside may fall down on the road. Please provide any further infomation.”
NHTSA complaint #895308, filed 2001-08Related 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
- 91V145000Sep 4, 1991Manufacturing errors by the supplier of the liftgate latch mechanism may cause the secondary portion of the liftgate latch not to function. If the latch is…Covers: Ford Taurus 1992
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 1992 Ford Taurus
217 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
105 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsOther or unknown
22 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 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