1989 Ford Taurus suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1989 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 1989 ford taurus sedan at approximately 35 mph on wednesday february 2, 2005 at approximately 6:30 pm I experienced an apparent blowout of the right front tire. In the dark, my 13 year old son and I changed the tire putting on the temporary spare and we drove directly to the local…”
filed Feb 7, 2005
“We have a 1989 taurus w/od transmission that shifts hard and rough, also the front and rear rattles and sounds like it is going to fall off. We were not aware of the recalls for this on our vehicle. The paint is blistering with orange rust coming through, and the stearing (power w/tilt) has a jerk…”
filed Aug 4, 2004
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 1989 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.