The dashboard is separating in layers from the frame of the instrument panel. There is tsb 00203 concerning this problem. Also, the consumer is having problems with the ABS light coming on and staying on.
1997 Ford Taurus body complaints
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The driver side door did not shut completely.
While applying the brakes from between 65 to 45 MPH there is a serious shaking felt through the steering wheel and column. There is also a problem with the automatic door locks not working when the car is put into motion. That really concerns me having three small children. The interior dome light also doesn't shut off as it should.
While driving automatic locking system disengages. Also, dome light stays on continuously. Please provide any further information.
Interior map light is also the dome lights. Cannot shut off when the door is open. When the door sensor breaks the sensors thinks the door is open. This is hazardous at night since there is glare coming off the windshield.
Bottom of trunk lid rusting/paint bubbling/ford notified.
While driving at any normal speed power steering will kick out sometimes. Also, seat belt light will come on and off/ door light will come on, and speed control will come on.
Consumer heard loud buzzing noise when turning, upon inspection the the mechanic found that the underside of the vehicle was full of rust, technician informed consumer that the vehicle was unsalvageable and that it had been submerged in water. Nlm
While driving either in rain or over a puddle of water and making a right hand turn , water will get into the serpentine belt, causing loss of power steering for about 30-60 seconds . There is no guard or shield to protect belts from getting wet. Ford claims they cannot fix defect. *ak
#1 door ajar lights, interior lights, and dome light on even though all doors are closed.
Lower bushings, spacers, bolts.
Vehicle started making a "popping" noise (similar to knuckles being cracked) everytime a low speed turn to either side was made. Sound seemed to be coming from directly under the passenger compartment. Noise occurred predominantly when the car had been sitting out in the hot sun or when it had been running and was hot. Would not happen in coolness of the morning. Two attempts to pinpoint the problem by a ford dealer resulted in them having no idea what was causing it. The third time a mechanic drove it and pinpointed the "subframe insulators". They ordered new ones, installed them and charged me for it. Now less than 2 weeks later, the noise is starting again. Same location. I was told twice by this dealership and another ford dealership, that this wear was not indicative of bad driving habits or damage and that it was not "a safety issue" it is however, very annoying and unnerving to hear the sound nearly everytime the car makes a slow speed 90 degree turn to the left or right.
Subframe mounts were loose and damaged, causing the vehicle to make a clunking noise over the last three months. Dealer replaced the mounts on may 19, 1999.
Vehicle travelling through shallow water the engine compartment takes on water and gets on belts, causing alternator and power failure, affecting steering, brakes, and engine operation. Dealer contacted and aware of the problem, nothing can be done, referred to hotline.
Paint problems.
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