1992 Ford Taurus

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

6 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first

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   1991-08-16Structure91V145000 Manufacturing 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 not in the primary latch position, the…

   Remedy: Replace malfunctioning liftgate latches.

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   1992Complaint volume 694 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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   1992-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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   1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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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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   1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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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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    1995-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-08-31 Plastic trim panel separation
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    1995-08-08Defect petitionClosed 1995-08-30 Alleged defective tie rods
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    1996-05-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-30 Engine cooling fan fires
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    1996-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-26 Headlight failure
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    1996-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-15 Engine cooling fan fires
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    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
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    1997-03-31Engine and engine cooling97V019000 These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

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    1997-04-23Vehicle speed control97V025000 Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas…

    Remedy: Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

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    1998-09-29Recall queryClosed 1999-01-12 Front suspension spring breakage
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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 1992 Ford Taurus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Taurus is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Taurus?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Taurus have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.