Ford Taurus 1981
Model Taurus made in 1981 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, steering. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).
Model 1981
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC9683961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50542 | Procedure for updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12 for stalling on decel & misfire codes on 3.0l vehicles. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9584961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50503 | Information for concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return from full right turn. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP86014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/23/1986 | 08/21/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Speedometer malfunctions. yh | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/13/1981 | 1 | 11/01/1981 | |
| Firestone tire failure is not a new thing. i had the same problem almost 19 years ago when i was pregnant with my daughter and ended up in a ditch after a blow out at 70 mph. the outer tread completely seperated from the tire and there was wire all over( dot number: ) | |||