1998 Ford Taurus Equipment Problems

“I bought the vehicle from this company. I expect that all parts be in safe working condition... I was in an automobile accident june 3, 2005 in which while traveling about 50 MPH my car struck the side of a Ford truck that had pulled out perpendicular into my lane. My car was wedged beneath the truck and the front end was demolished while the dash has evidence of moving back as well including the bruises on my knees and leg. My car was determined totaled and I am in therapy for my injuries to include portions of my body from head to toe. My airbag did not deploy!!! …”

“Air conditioner (A/C) system failed; no cooled air coming out of system; 1998 Ford Taurus gl v6 3.0l; only 106,000 miles; had to replace discharge line; had to replace manifold lines at compressor; had to evacuate and charge system. Parts included A/C manifold line set, discharge line, freon. Total cost: $620.”

“Since moving to el paso, tx, my Ford Taurus' A/C has begun spewing out a vile smell after driving about 30 minutes. When I park and then restart after work, or the next morning, a thick musty mold spore smelling cloud blows through the A/C vents for the first few minutes. My wife reports the same problems with her '96 Ford Taurus. Friends with allergies can't stand riding in the vehicles. When we returned to kc, mo (place of purchase) for a visit, the smell seemed to go away temporarily. One we returned to el paso, the problem came back within a week. …”

“Vehicle was difficult to turn due to a loss of power steering. Dealer repaired for 5th time by replacing stabilizer bar and sway bar. Problem is getting worse. . Consumer stated the right front speaker was distorted when playing tapes, the hood would not open.”

“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Taurus. While driving 35 MPH, the anti theft device engaged and caused the vehicle to stall unexpectantly. The contact coasted the vehicle off the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and she stated the failure recurred at least six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The contact stated the dealer replaced the battery cable, a metal wire to the battery and the key was reprogrammed and replaced. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. …”