1990 Ford Taurus equipment problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1990 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have owned this vehicle since jan 1994; it had 78,000 miles on it when I bought it. In the last year I have experienced multiple problems with no resolution. Front center seat belt buckle button remains depressed and will not return to the top position making it unuseable as a restraint. Tailgate…”
filed Dec 2, 1999
“Fuel injection- car stalls, won't accelerate from a stop. Wipers- stop in the middle of windshield, visibility hampered. Wheels- making a squeeking noise, when inspected found large cracks. Owners manual was not included with the car. Motor mounts keep breaking. Spare wheel/tire that came with…”
filed Aug 23, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
99196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 1999
Equipment problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 30 | 2% |
| 2002 Taurus | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 Taurus | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 Taurus | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 Taurus | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.