1997 Ford Taurus structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the a frame sheared off and landed on top of the steering box, causing steering loss. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was told that the a frame was completely…”
filed Aug 29, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that during an inspection, the dealer diagnosed that the frame on the base was rusted, deeming the vehicle as unsafe to drive and non-repairable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was…”
filed Dec 21, 2011
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 1997 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.