Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| BC3410972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51457 | Water leak at the right front floor on vehicles, check for a broken cowl top inner panel shield. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| BC1024897230 | 01/23/1997 | 51619 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fluttering noise when in floor mode. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0234960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46450 | Correct adhesive for the headliner is wsb-m2g355-a a tsb is forthcoming for a new headliner for early built units. will include more push pins. | 04/25/1996 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| 96251 | 12/02/1996 | 50958 | Door handles - outside - high efforts and/or rough feeling while operating - vehicles equipped with illuminated entry built through 8/5/96. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0464961115 | 11/15/1996 | 50751 | Concerns of taurus/sable front door handles that have high efforts and/or feel rough when operating. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| BC0152970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51046 | Water leak in the rear of a taurus or sable wagon, check for water entering in at the rear hatch hinges. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 983496 | 01/16/1998 | 607811 | Some vehicles may exhibit b1522 or gem hood sw pid concerns. *tt | 11/03/1999 | |
| BC1018397230 | 01/23/1997 | 51539 | When running pp test b1522-1, test says to install ngs and select pid hood sw. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 9723 | 01/20/1997 | 51380 | Frame - subframe insulators - clunk on heavy acceleration and/or deceleration heard or felt in floor pan area - vehicles built through 2/28/97. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1021497230 | 01/23/1997 | 51575 | Water leak at the right front floor, check for a broken cowl top inner panel shield. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962515 | 12/02/1996 | 50971 | Noise-creaking in a-pillar when going over bumps and/or turning-vehicles built through 12/31/96. *jd | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 78426 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. the contact noticed that water was leaking into the passenger side floor board. the dealer advised the contact that due to the vehicle's age it was common for water to begin leaking and advised him to repair the mold for the windshield and the sealant. the manufacturer took a complaint on the contacts behalf and offered no further assistance since there were no related recalls for the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileages were 78,456 and the failure mileages were 78,426. bw | |||
| 10/24/2008 | 138000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| The frame is cracked. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| During normal operation of the vehicle, a loud thud noise was coming from front. independent mechanic examined vehicle and found that front right cradle mount was broken. consumer was informed that vehicle was not included in campaign number 98v323000. *ak *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/03/1997 | 1 | 06/03/1997 | |
| Door hinge on console broken and air conditioner make loud humming noise at highway speeds. steering locks up and cause cannot be determined. | |||
| The brake drums/rotors and seat arm rest were replaced, has 800 miles on car . please describe . *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 09/07/1995 | |
| Rear bumper failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 01/22/1997 | ||
| Drivers door rattles.*et | |||
| The door ajar warning light remains illuminated, indicating that a door is open. consumer is concerned that this could cause a short circuit. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Dorr handle on drivers side would not open. i had to opren from the passenger side . suddenly, for no apparant reason it worked again. this happened once before and corrected itself. *ak | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Rotors and pads have been replaced with no change to the shaking. very violent at highway speeds. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The plastic covering the back door handle became disconnected. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver side door handle lifted but did not open the door. nlm | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 05/23/1997 | ||
| Whenever it rains / going through some water. doors work intemittently. *ak *yc | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Vehicle was not designed with door restraints, causing difficulties entering & exiting the vehicle, doors close without notice which could result in injury to consumer. *yc | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Door handle failed. | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Front door handles on both left and right doors do not work in high humidity environment (on rainy days). unable to open either front door. | |||
| 1 | 01/17/1996 | ||
| Outside door handles failed. | |||
| 8 | 01/25/1998 | ||
| Passenger's door rattles. replaced steering rack/leaking oil pan gaskets/oil filter and bracket/ seat belt retractor/rear defroster. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1997 | 3 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Continuous problem with the door handle sticking due to failure of the lock switch. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's door makes a popping sound when opened. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear passenger door were misaligned. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 1 | 09/08/1996 | |
| Door moldings defective. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 50 | 03/01/1996 | |
| All four exterior door handles will not open from the outside in warm weather, this happens sometimes, but not all of the time. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 02/02/1996 | |
| Power door lock inoperative. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 1 | |||
| Hood misaligned. | |||
| Purchased car new, there is a leak in the trunk and a bad smell in the car . please describe .*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 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. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| I liked the car when i bought it , but am wondering if i bought a lemon | |||
| 1 | 01/22/1997 | ||
| Leak in trunk. *et | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/22/2010 | 90000 | ||
| On my 1996 ford taurus the subfram is completly rusted out. with only 90,000 miles and stored inside i have never seen a fram rusted out this bad. | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 1 | 02/03/2002 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 137000 | 1 | 05/01/2005 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 04/19/2004 | 96000 | 1 | |
| The state inspection refused to inspect consumer's vehicle because the sub frame corroded beyond repair. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Wanted to know about any front subframe problems, car makes a clicking noise when braking like something is loose and when hitting dips or potholes front end sounds like it is going to to fall out. replaced front struts 06/27/02 still have same problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| During normal operation of the vehicle, a loud thud noise was coming from front. independent mechanic examined vehicle and found that front right cradle mount was broken. consumer was informed that vehicle was not included in campaign number 98v323000. *ak *slc | |||
| 12/22/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| When traveling at high speeds (70 plus mph) in crosswind conditions there is a loud moaning and/or whistling sound that is present in the area of the drivers side door where the door assembly meets the frame and window assembly. the sound is so loud that i have to turn off the radio because there is too much noise in the interior of the car to talk or hear normally. i have informed the local ford dealer and he told me that he has the same problem with his personal ford vehicle. ford can't seem to fix the problem nor do they seem too concerned about it. they (ford)just sort of put me off and more or less indicate that because they can not seem to correct the pronlem that ill just have to live with it. the problem is ongoing and occurs frequently when i take trips where i am doing high speed driving in crosswind conditions. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| Right rear subframe mounting bolt snapped. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Body/undercarriage noise. | |||
| Subframe mounting bolts snapped prior to service recall 92-s-61. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle and when there is a quick change in the road surface, the struts make a clunking noise. vehicle has been in shop (5) or (6) times for this problem since july of 96. the struts and sway bar were replaced a couple of months ago. also, new subframe insulators were put in a few weeks ago. vehicle is still making a clunking noise. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1996 | 2 | 02/05/1996 | |
| Bent pillar on driver's side which prevented door from closing properly twice. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 03/12/2005 | 1 | 06/08/2004 | |
| 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.*ak | |||