Complaints
946
Crashes
50
Fires
23
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1221 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:88,887 mi
Crash-related:3
#288 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:85,118 mi
Crash-related:1
#351 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:118,286 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 221 | 3 | — | 88,887 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 88 | 1 | — | 85,118 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 51 | 1 | — | 118,286 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 40 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 28 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 24 | 17 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 22 | 4 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 6 | — | 57,322 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 10 | — | 6 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 8 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 7 | 1 | 1 | — |
Automatic Transmission
221
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,887
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
88
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,118
Structure:Frame And Members
51
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,286
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
24
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,322
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1991 Ford Taurus has 946 NHTSA complaints, 50 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 221 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (221 complaints, avg 88,887 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (88 complaints, avg 85,118 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (51 complaints, avg 118,286 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,561 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford Taurus include 50 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Ford Taurus?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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