1990 Ford Taurus

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

8 recalls · 15 investigations · oldest first

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   1989-10-04Exterior lighting89V171000 An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction.

   Remedy: Replace light sensor modules.

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   1990-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-08-30 Wheel separation
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   1990-08-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-12-18 Safety belt buckle locking
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   1990-09-26Wheels90V159000 Wheels may contain cracks that could propogate in raised portion of wheel center.

   Remedy: Replace wheels with wheels of a revised design.

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   1990-09-28Engineering analysisClosed 1991-09-12 Brake disc hub separations
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   1990-11-05Air bags90E043001 Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

   Remedy: Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

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   1990-12-18Engineering analysisClosed 1992-08-13 Seat belt buckle failure
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   1991-08-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-28 Storage compar suffocation
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   1991-09-26Service brakes, hydraulic91V134000 Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.

   Remedy: Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

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    1991-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 1992-05-21 Storage compar suffocation
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    1992-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-25 Engine mount failure
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    1992-04-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Power steering leaks/fires
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    1992-05-15Wheels92V065000 Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the…

    Remedy: Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.

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    1992-10-30Seat belts92V113000 The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between…

    Remedy: Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.

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    1992-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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    1993-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-16 Broken tie rods
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    1993-07-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-30 Underbody fuel line fails
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    1993-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-06-30 Polycast road wheel cracks
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    1994-02-16Engineering analysisClosed 1995-02-27 Broken tie rods
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    1994-12-15Suspension94E036000 The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly.

    Remedy: Monroe dealers will replace the strut free of charge.

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    1995-08-08Defect petitionClosed 1995-08-30 Alleged defective tie rods
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    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
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    1999-01-18Structure98V323000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, district of columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

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Is the 1990 Ford Taurus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Ford Taurus is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Taurus?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Taurus have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.