1994 Ford Taurus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 3%of 923 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 30 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1994 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 923 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In a four year period we have had to replace the starter five (5) times, upon repair this last time we went to an indepenent mechanic which was unable to determine the cause. He also stated engine mount was cracked and looked like it had been for sometime. The check engine light continues to go on occasionally this to is undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #739919, filed 2001-01“This is the second recall Ford had on this part. Due to the mileage on my car Ford is refusing to have this fixed. I beleive that since this is a defect due to Ford they should pay to have this repaired. No safety defect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #721325, filed 2000-04“While coming down highway at 55 MPH vehicle suddenly went into neutral. Cause unknown. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated transmission needed work. . Consumer stated the transmission gear box would not shift, the mechanic stated the transmission planetary failed the transmission box had to be rebuilt, also the check engine light illuminated but the mechanic could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #8010912, filed 2002-06“While traveling engine stalled. Engine check light came on, and consumer pulled vehicle to side of road. Problem caused by vapor lock, which has occurred 3 times. Ford is aware of the problem and advised dealers that the use of summer blend fuel would help the problem. Ford has not yet provided a more permanent fix.”
NHTSA complaint #862298, filed 2000-05“The consumer state's while driving about 55 MPH to 60 MPH, the vehicle accelerated by itself causing the consumer to apply the brake's real fast and the vehicle kept going and the consumer had to make a right turn onto a empty field causing the consumer left front tire to hit some rock's and the vehicle still accelerated about 40 to 50 feet before coming to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #836213, filed 1999-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 9 | 20% |
| 2016 | 16 | 18% |
| 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 1994 Ford Taurus
289 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
269 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsVehicle speed control
61 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsExterior lighting
50 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsSteering
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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