1989 Ford Taurus wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1989 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car traveling 50 mph down a dry dirt road, with no reason car ended up spinning 5 times and being stopped by a tree. A loud thump was heard just prior to loss of control of the car. Investigation done. Engine had dropped, could have been at time of impact. I wonder if this auto even though it…”
filed Aug 27, 2004
“Vehicle has had two metal wheel rim failures in four years. The metal rim separated between where the rim bolts to the axle and the tire meets the rim.”
filed Jan 9, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 Taurus | 7 | 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.