1991 Ford Taurus power train problems
260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1991 Ford Taurus — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving forward and would not shift into reverse gear. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle had not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current…”
filed Oct 13, 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford taurus. While driving an approximate speed of 35 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the independent mechanic replaced the radiator, battery, motor and transmission mounts. The contact confirmed that the vehicle was…”
filed Mar 24, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with ax4s transaxle. *tt
14811 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Power Train problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Taurus | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 Taurus | 44 | 8% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 18 | 10% |
| 2010 Taurus | 36 | 18% |
| 2009 Taurus | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 Taurus | 44 | 25% |
| 2007 Taurus | 16 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.