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 vehicle was rusted, parts of the jack missing. Power steering fluid pump was cracked/leaking, had to be replaced. Airconditioner compressor did not work, belt connected to the alternator would not move, so car would not start. Brake cylinder leaking fluid onto brakes. Hood will not stay up.
1990 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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Heater core failed causing smoke. Mjs
Windshield wipers failed when driving in the rain. Was informed by mechanic that the module went out. Also while driving, the air bag light would be flashing.
Air conditioner failed.
Windshield wipers came apart and the windshield wiper motor failed.
While driving on the highway, the entire rear window of the station wagon suddenly shattered, although nothing had hit the car. The window literally exploded into many tiny pieces, which scattered all over the car inside. Our baby was in the back seat, but luckily no glass hit him. The window was entirely destroyed. Obviously, there is some defect with the rear window which is very dangerous.
While driving on the freeway at 55mph, the rear window of the car suddenly shattered and exploded small pieces of glass all over the inside of the rear of the car, without any previous impact or object hitting the car. A child was in the rear seat near the area of the shattered glass, but luckily was not injured. There was no warning of the glass shattering, nothing hit the car to break the glass. Obviously this is a defect of some type in the original windshield.
I am not sure what happened to my comment so I will state them again. The windsheild wipers cut on and off while in operation. You must continue to tap the turn signal or turn the control to keep them running. What I find disturbing is that I have had to drive two other ford trucks a 1993 f-150 and a 1991 ford ranger and they both do the same thing. I bought the car from my dad and he tells me it has always done it. The other two where bought used but have always done it. If you need the VIN of the taurus or f-150 I can get them. Thank you for taking this information
Heater core malfunctioned 3 times.
Worn tie rod end, caused poor alignment and excessive tire wear.
'check engine' warning light comes on periodically.
Vehicles rear mirror fell off windshield.
When car is on there is smoke coming from the ventilation. Tt
Windsheild wiper motor/harness/govenor failed during cold/wet weather, causing poor visibility.
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