1990 Ford Taurus visibility problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1990 Ford Taurus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Heater core leaks. This part has been replaced twice in 5 years of time. It is a cheaply made part and probably the most profitable ford makes. Labor is 10 hours to replace the part. Applies to all taurus'. *nlm”
filed Jun 19, 2003
“This car has had a lot of work done to it.it never works right. It has had overheating problems,there has been over 5000.00 put towards it to fix &it is still doing the same thing.I have taken it to over 5 mechanics in the past 7 months also the heater has never worked the dashboard has been taken…”
filed Jan 28, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt
02107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2002Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. This service information is intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system…
011201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2001
Visibility problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.