1992 Ford Taurus structure problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1992 Ford Taurus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, he heard a loud noise and the rear corners of the subframe fell off of the vehicle. The subframe bolts on the rear end of the vehicle were covered with rust which caused the steering wheel to become unstable…”
filed Apr 26, 2010
“K-frame(sub frame)fell. Both times while driving, but both times at low speeds. Frame fell and I could not steer car. Both times my transmission was serviced. 1st time may, 2006, was due to faulty bushings and washers. 2nd time, frame broke, rusted, gone. All at the prescribed location and problem…”
filed Mar 8, 2007
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 1992 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.