1993 Ford Taurus

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

8 recalls · 13 investigations · oldest first

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   1993Complaint volume 1,565 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1993-05-07Service brakes, hydraulic93V023000 Anti-lock brake system controllers designed for rear wheel drive cars may have been installed on these front wheel drive cars..

   Remedy: Replace the rear wheel drive ABS controller with a front wheel drive ABS controller.

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   1993-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-16 Broken tie rods
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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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   1996-03-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-07-31 Headlights failure
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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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    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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    1997-07-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-11-26 Front suspension coil spring failure
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    1997-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1998-05-13 Front suspension coil spring failure
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    1998-04-15Exterior lighting98V009000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

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    1998-06-30Suspension98I002000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold…

    Remedy: Customers with vehicles that have broken springs are to return their vehicle for spring replacement. Both springs will be replaced even if only one spring is fractured.

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    1998-11-04Suspension98V094000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of New York, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.

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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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    1999-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-08-06 Windshield wiper
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    1999-08-06Engineering analysisClosed 2001-06-12 Windshield wiper
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    1999-08-09Recall queryClosed 2000-02-16 Front suspension spring

Is the 1993 Ford Taurus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Taurus is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Taurus?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Taurus have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.