1991 Ford Taurus structure problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1991 Ford Taurus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was advised by a mechanic recently that my vehicle was unsafe. He showed me the rear subframe bolt that was deteriorated to about half of its original size and that the subframe was rusted heavily and cracked completely through. This was after the recall was done on my vehicle in 1999 for nhtsa…”
filed Aug 15, 2005
“I was notified by my mechanic that my 1991 taurus-station wagon had a recall regarding the sub-frame. He suggested I call rizzo-ford in no. Providence, r.I. On mineral spring ave. When I called I spoke to representative rick marrconte and he agreed that there was a recall and he would fix my car…”
filed Jul 1, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 10 | 22% |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 15 | 5% |
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.