1988 Ford Taurus structure problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1988 Ford Taurus — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender. *ts the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts. *nm”
filed Jun 6, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer at any speed and the rotors became corroded as a result of sodium build up. The dealer and manufacturer have been consulted, and agreed taht this vehicle was included in nhtsa recall 98v323000 concerning the sub frame members, and recall…”
filed Apr 7, 2006
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 1988 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.