Complaints
2,206
Crashes
80
Fires
58
Injuries
73
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1430 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:90,240 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
#2145 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:66,657 mi
Crash-related:2
#3143 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:14
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 430 | 2 | 3 | 90,240 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 145 | 2 | — | 66,657 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 143 | — | 14 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 96 | 1 | — | 125,902 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 77 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 68 | — | — | 81,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 63 | — | 1 | 69,538 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 56 | — | 2 | 188,632 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 54 | — | — | 132,768 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 49 | — | — | 150,667 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 46 | 41 | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 5 | 1 | 121,316 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 39 | 1 | 1 | 76,603 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 36 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 25 | — | 1 | 162,036 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 24 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 24 | — | — | 117,333 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 23 | — | 3 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 18 | 1 | — | 55,875 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 1 | 51,309 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | — | — | 60,100 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 15 | — | — | 69,000 mi |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
430
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
90,240
Automatic Transmission
145
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,657
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
143
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
14
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
96
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,902
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
77
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
68
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
63
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,538
Electrical System:Ignition
56
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
188,632
Structure:Frame And Members
54
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,768
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,667
Air Bags:Frontal
46
complaints
Crashes
41
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
Unintended Acceleration
41
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,316
Engine & Cooling
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,603
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
36
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
162,036
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,333
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,875
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,309
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,100
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
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1993 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1993 Ford Taurus has 2,206 NHTSA complaints, 80 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 430 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (430 complaints, avg 90,240 mi); Automatic Transmission (145 complaints, avg 66,657 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (143 complaints). 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 1993 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,678 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Ford Taurus include 80 crash-related reports, 58 fire reports, 73 injuries, and 3 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 1993 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 Ford Taurus?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1993 Ford Taurus shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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