1997 Ford Taurus problems by component
770 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Taurus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 214 | 28% | 72,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 145 | 19% | 87,734 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 67 | 9% | 70,664 mi |
| Electrical System → | 62 | 8% | 82,500 mi |
| Steering → | 59 | 8% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 58 | 8% | 96,200 mi |
| Visibility → | 57 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags → | 42 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 28 | 4% | — |
| Suspension → | 28 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 25 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 24 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 23 | 3% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 22 | 3% | — |
| Tires → | 22 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.