1991 Ford Taurus tires problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1991 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The tire has a crack all the way around the tire edge where the flat meets the side. Now the tire won't hold air. The grooves of the tread are still 3/16 of an inch deep so there isn't that much wear to the tire. We didn't take it to a firestone dealer because we know this particular tire isn't on…”
filed Sep 6, 2002
“Purchased 4 new cooper trendsetters se on march 30, 2000 (mileage at 99,350). First tire problem in august 2001(mileage around 119,000) while traveling on freeway car's front end started vibrating. Slowed down and proceeded to pull over, while doing so the entire tread of tire (front driver side)…”
filed Jan 9, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 38 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.