1996 Ford Taurus body problems

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Body · 113,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, there was a loud noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the motor carriage had corroded and stated that the vehicle needed a new under frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Body, Engine · 95,000 miles · MD

The motor cradle in my mother-in-law's 1996 taurus rusted through and broke as she was making a turn. This caused the motor to partially drop making steering almost impossible. I did some research and found that there was a recall for this problem for the 1995 taurus in dec. Of 1998. My question is if this problem was not discovered until 1998 then why would the 1996 taurus not be included in this recall? I would like to see credible documentation that ford substantially fixed a problem with the motor cradles in the 1996 taurus two years before they knew there was a problem prompting the 1998 recall. Short of that, I would like the federal safety agency to explain why this problem should not be fixed by ford.

Filed May 26, 2010 · Body · 90,000 miles · WI

On my 1996 ford taurus the subframe is completely rusted out. With only 90,000 miles and stored inside I have never seen a frame rusted out this bad.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Body · 138,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that water leaked onto the front passenger side floor area. The water was coming from the front windshield and the engine. The failure occurred during rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Body · PA

The frame is cracked.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Body, Electrical · OR

1996 ford taurus problems with back gate replacement panels. Consumer states that she cannot lock the door with a key it must be locked by hand she believes there should be a recall for this electrical problem. Problems with the door ajar/relay. *kb the repair shop stated there was no power to the ground motor and the suspected problem was more with the electrical system. The rear tailgate would not open.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Body · MI

The 1996 taurus that I drive had a thud/clanking noise under the floor boards on the right side. Replaced brakes, and while the car was jacked up I found extreme rust through on the passenger's rear on the subframe carriage and carriage bolt. This car was no longer being driven. This vehicle only has 115,000 miles on it. This should not be rotted out. The dealer informed me that any repairs we not covered by any warranty or recall, and that they have letters from ford about this problem. This was only covered through the 1995 model year.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Body · 137,000 miles · WI

I currently own a 1996 ford taurus. By a fluke, I was recently notified by a mechanic that the sub-frame on the passenger side was corroded beyond repair. I was also told that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. There is no other rust on the vehicle, which would indicate a manufacturers defect. I have contacted ford customer service and they are unwilling to deal with the problem even though I have checked the internet and found several examples of the same problem. This is a huge safety issue. This is the main support, which holds up the engine and transmission. If it were to suddenly drop, steering would become impossible. I have to believe that there are many people out there driving with this same problem and do not realize it, just as I didn't. I am asking that you check into this further and to protect our citizens. Thank you, james mehring.

Filed Mar 26, 2005 · Body · MI

I noticed a clicking in front end when turning,stopping and accelerating wich very quickly graduated to a loud popping sound.after taking it in to the garage they found that the half shaft and tie rod were damaged on front passenger side.after replacing the parts it was still popping.they put it on a hoist and realized that the frame was completely rotted away at the front passenger side of vehicle.this was imediately declared to be the cause of the damage to the half shaft and tie rod.after taking it to another mechanic to repair the damage to the frame, he noticed that the floor was near completely rotted out as well.I have a friend that has the same car (model and year) and he is having the exact same problems with his car.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Body · 96,000 miles · NY

The state inspection refused to inspect consumer's vehicle because the sub frame corroded beyond repair.