Ford Taurus premature wear problems

Filed Nov 7, 2024 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for routine maintenance, and it was determined that the rear suspension toe link had failed and prematurely worn down the rear tires. The contact was advised by the local independent mechanic that the failure might be related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V072000 (Suspension). The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 161,356 miles · CT

On 5/20/19 I filled up my fuel tank and when I returned home I smelled gasoline. I looked under the vehicle and noticed that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank on to the ground. I immediately put down absorbent, parked the vehicle on a flat surface of my driveway and placed a large catch pan under the vehicle where the fuel was leaking. The vehicle had passed emissions about 2 or 3 months prior that includes a test on the fuel system. The amount that leaked out was approximately one half of a liter in total then stopped. No check engine light has ever come on and the fuel leak only happens when I fill the tank until the gas pump stops, I haven't filled the tank full again until yesterday 9/17/19 when I filled the tank full. After the first leak was noticed I brought the vehicle to a mechanic that put the car on a lift and dropped the fuel tank pressurized it and could not find out where the fuel was leaking from. He installed a new sending unit and fuel pump gaskets and reinstalled the fuel tank, filled the tank full and no leak was noticed. To be safe and ease my mind I didn't fill the tank full until yesterday 9/17/19 when I noted the leak again. The mechanic said he didn't notice any premature wear on the fuel tank or any of the components when I brought it to him. I spoke to another mechanic today and he said it could possibly be a faulty emissions valve that is located on top of the tank. I have an appointment on 9/20/19 to have the vehicle checked out again. I am checking here to see if others have had the same issue and if a recall was ever available and if not too add this to complaints.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Tires · 31,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus equipped with hankook optimo h727 tires, size: 215/60r16 (na). While driving various speeds, the steel belts punctured the side of the front driver's tire. The contact stated that the drill shock tower mount was misaligned. In addition, the vehicle made a howling sound while driving various speeds. Due to the failure, the tire was replaced on more than one occasion. Balise motor sales in springfield, massachusetts was made aware of the failure and stated that the shock tower mount needed to be drilled in order to perform a four wheel alignment to prevent premature wear of the tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended that the contact replace the struts. The VIN and dot number were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · OH

Rear brake on drivers side squeaking, brake is dragging, causing the rotor and brake to overheat. This causes smoke and odor. Upon investigation it was difficult to remove the wheel and the brake calipers to check the brake pads. Vehicle has 27000 miles, one brake pad worn completely down it was opposite of the caliper brake piston. The other pad appeared to have normal wear. At each side of the brake pad there was build up of brake dust and rust on caliper. Brake pads were removed and one was highly glazed and breaking apart at edges. The squeaking was brought to ford attention they stated the condition could not duplicated. The vehicle squeaked intermittently since 11,000 miles. It has been squeaking for two years.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 143,000 miles · ND

I had noticed that my accelerator would get stuck just lightly pushing on the pedal once the car warmed up it would not happen but it had happened all winter long. Whenever you would start it up and start to drive the accelerator would get stuck full throttle and you would have to put it into neutral and shut the car off, open the hood and pull back on the cable that controls the throttle. I called ford and notified them of it in case of a possible recall and they said they have never heard of this problem and that it is just a common failure then prompted me to bring it in for service at a tune of $350.00. I of course did not because to me that is a manufacturer defect that should never have happened. I have owned many cars, mostly foreign and have never had any such problems. But this car is plagued with issues. Faulty accelerators, faulty brakes and rotors warping frequently for no reason, sensors failing, oil pressure problems, oil smell inside the cabin at sitting idle, camshaft synchronizer failure. Ford needs to be called on this because it is a major safety concern. I live on a disability income, cannot afford to buy a new car yet for the amount of repairs I've had to complete on this car I could have bought near new. Please do something about the accelerator problems and possibly look into the other problems associated with this particular taurus. Ford sold a shady product and is not supporting it and making the consumer pay for their manufacturing defects.

Filed May 25, 2011 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · IN

2005 ford taurus 3.0, vulcan ohv flex-fuel engine. 24,000 miles, driver door would not close anymore. Hood misaligned itself. Interior pieces falling off. When starting, starter would spin free of the flywheel and not start. (still does this, but will start on the 2nd try usually) brake light switch is erratic, light braking produces a flashing effect like I'm hitting the brakes frantically. Makes me look like an idiot driver.(have seen this on other recent mid-2000's fords before. Thought they were idiot drivers! Cannot use e-85 in any chilly weather below 50 degrees or it is a very long start and it'll idle at 2,500 until warm. Routinely gets 17 mpg while being driven very easy. 30,000 miles, flex-pipe exhaust broke on highway, almost ripped off whole exhaust. Wasn't even worn looking, just broke in half! Brake rotors warped quickly, never did any hard stops.continental tires were badly cracked and unsafe, had never been run low or abused. Brake pedal shakes up and down periodically with no reason found, feels like ABS but car has no ABS. 40,000 miles, complete transmission failure while highway cruising. Seat adjustment will not budge, wife cannot drive car as seat is set for me. 45,000 miles, AC compressor bearing failure requiring compressor replacement. Power window controls do not work. Interior lights work intermittently. Accelerator cable needed replacement. Uses oil at a high rate for a low-mileage car.( have never neglected oil.) outer door window rubber is badly deteriorated and cracking apart. I've had 20 year old cars that had better rubber. Paint is beginning to chip off the dash(why is this painted?). This car is of terrible quality. I have had 37 cars and this is the worst one of them all. I have always liked fords until this car. Ford did honor the warranty when in effect but it is falling apart way too fast and my only recourse is to never buy another ford.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Brakes · DC

1999 ford taurus brake and rotor equipment.*mr the rotors warped after minimal use. The rotors and pads were replaced and experienced vibration when braking again about 4 weeks later.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 38,797 miles · VA

Front brake rotor warp alot at lease a set a year transmission shifts rough at times steering is stift pulls to the left hard sometimes, think it might be something with the transaxle?

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Brakes · MS

Consumer was having problems with front rotors rusting. Delaer was contacted, and stated that they needed to be replaced, and did not explain why this was happening.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · 00

Frost plug experienced premature wear per dealership.