1996 Ford Taurus tires problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Douglas tire on 1996 ford taurus "came apart" on I-10, no apparent puncture or other signs of hitting an object on the highway. *tr”
filed May 15, 2009
“Defective valve stem on yoko avid trz-item # yh03720655t bought at merchant's tire. The valve stem cracked at the base causing the tire to go flat. The tire bead was ruined by the time I pulled over. *tr”
filed Jun 19, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 38 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.