1990 Ford Taurus power train problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Ford Taurus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the paint began to peel, I chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost. When the transmission failed, I chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair. When the cruise control stopped working, I chose not to repair due to the cost to repair. If I get the transmission fixed, I intend to have…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“I have a 1990 taurus lx wagon that has one of the faulty axod transmissions. Last year this transmission failed, and I refused to repair it. After resent research,it appears many people have had problems with this and only a few have received any restitution from ford (1993-95 tuarus/sable owners)…”
filed Oct 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
99152 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999
Power Train problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Taurus | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 Taurus | 44 | 8% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 18 | 10% |
| 2010 Taurus | 36 | 18% |
| 2009 Taurus | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 Taurus | 44 | 25% |
| 2007 Taurus | 16 | 11% |
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.