1988 Ford Taurus suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1988 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender. *ts the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts. *nm”
filed Jun 6, 2006
“Strut rod located between lower control arm and front of subframe under radiator on one side, causing rod to move a half inch. Dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak the mount in the frame broke causing the strut rod to move back and forth and wore out the bushings. *yh”
filed Jan 8, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.