1989 Ford Taurus visibility problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1989 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver's side window is off track, window will not stay up. Also, rear seatbelt retractor broke. Dealership is aware of problems.*ak”
filed Aug 23, 2001
“There was not a fire in that I could see flame but fast escaping smoke from the steering column near the ignition and from the far left dash right next to the windsheild, I quickly evacuated two young girls from the car in case it went into flames. The car was purshased from my boyfriend and he…”
filed Sep 24, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001
Visibility problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.