1996 Ford Taurus problems by component
825 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Taurus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 214 | 26% | 80,180 mi |
| Power Train → | 182 | 22% | 97,500 mi |
| Steering → | 101 | 12% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 66 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 60 | 7% | 98,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 57 | 7% | — |
| Visibility → | 55 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags → | 45 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 42 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 40 | 5% | — |
| Tires → | 28 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 27 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 25 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 22 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.