1997 Ford Taurus tires problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1997 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving south on I-75 at 70 mph. Clear day, no rain. Car suddenly swerved and did two 360 degree spins beginning in right hand lane and coming to rest in left hand lane facing traffic. Tire tread had separated from the tire on the left rear, severely damaging left rear of car. Traffic report was…”
filed Jul 10, 2006
“This complaint was filed via e-mail. Three days after purchasing and installing four new tires, one of the tires went flat, and a pin hole leak was found in the sidewall, near the bead. Two months later, made a left turn too wide and clipped a curb. This resulted in front right tire looking like it…”
filed Oct 1, 2004
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 1997 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.