1997 Ford Taurus body problems

Filed Aug 29, 2012 · Body, Steering · 135,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the a frame sheared off and landed on top of the steering box, causing steering loss. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was told that the a frame was completely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2011 · Body · 81,540 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that during an inspection, the dealer diagnosed that the frame on the base was rusted, deeming the vehicle as unsafe to drive and non-repairable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 81,540. Updated 02/09/12*lj updated 03/16/12

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Body · 75,000 miles · 00

Clunking sound emanating from engine compartment. Took in for oil change, was told that the engine cradle ( sub-frame ) was dangerously rotted out. Cradle replaced with one without rot.

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Body · 135,000 miles · OH

I own a 1997 ford taurus wagon. Emphasis on wagon. It has the same frame as the windstar vans and I have the same problem. My engineer husband, who spent years in the auto industry, will not allow me to drive the car as, 'the car is going to break in half when you are driving down the road.' I had it towed to our local repair shop and they verified the same. I called the ford recall department in detroit after seeing the windstar recall on the local news. Ford told me to have it fixed and save the slip in case a few years from now it was part of a recall I might be able to be reimbursed. This repair is thousands of dollars. I am on chemo with a co-pay of $3102.98 and fifteen doses to go. I can either not live and buy a car or live and not have a car. After explaining this to the ford rep I was told to contact you. There is no excuse for this corrosion problem and I do not feel I should have to pay for what is already a recall issue. The ford case number is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Body · 80,000 miles · NY

Ford has not included the 97 taurus wagon-we have in the front end et. Motor cradle, frame failure, in the recall, they have years both sides. I have lost all trade in value on this veh. And it could have been very dangerous, had it not happened in my driveway-- the frame on both sides failed and the car can not be driven, if this had happened on the open road it would have been a disaster/ steering would have been impossible-- they are getting away with this, just by limiting the years covered-- it is happening to all taurus' with the same front frame prob. It has cost me a very good car with only 80k miles on it, and made it impossible to get a trade on a new veh. I still have the car in my yard for inspection, if anyone is interested,which I doubt. I can't afford to get an attorney to fight this, and I think there are many other users in the same boat- poss. Some of them injured in accidents because of this, you have my e-mail if another questions need clarifying thanks

Filed Jul 5, 2008 · Body · 81,125 miles · NY

Frame (motor cradle) rusted right off both sides and let the front end of car drop down- prevented steering very dangerous-- happened in drive way luckily.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Body · 80,678 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle there was a clinking sound that could be heard coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to firestone were they found the problem to be the subframe had rusted and broken. The vehicle was then taken to the dealership upon inspection the dealership determined the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle is now parked and no repairs have been made. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 3/9/2006 -

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Body · 50,000 miles · KS

Dt: brake line rubbed the bracket that the shifting rod runs through, which wore a hole, and caused the brakes to fail.*ak *nm

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Body · 90,000 miles · PA

While the consumer was inspecting his vehicle, he found the subframe has rusted out. The consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. Both confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Body · MD

Clear coat finish was bubbling and pealing off. *ph 1997 ford taurus experiencing problems with the body paint bubbling up and peeling off. Consumer is concerned about the appearance of the vehicle as well as the rust that will develop on vehicle in the spots where the paint is gone.