Complaints
482
Crashes
48
Fires
17
Injuries
36
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1159 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:103,401 mi
Crash-related:15
Fires:1
#243 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:110,340 mi
Crash-related:2
#326 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:99,796 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 159 | 15 | 1 | 103,401 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 43 | 2 | — | 110,340 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 26 | — | — | 99,796 mi | |
| ENGINE | 25 | 1 | 2 | 106,949 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | 5 | 107,678 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 3 | — | 109,046 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2 | — | 112,342 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | 1 | — | 70,378 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | 3 | 1 | 84,812 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 8 | — | 109,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 8 | — | 63,450 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 | — | 1 | 106,655 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | — | — | 86,528 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 123,436 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 111,583 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 116,950 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | 1 | 45,802 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 67,770 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 | — | — | 57,633 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 4 | — | — | 55,983 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 | — | — | 54,481 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 122,422 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 3 | 2 | — | 51,800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 90,911 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | 1 | 52,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 72,237 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 40,130 mi |
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