1996 Ford Taurus Sho problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (7) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (5) · Engine And Engine Cooling (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 2016-04-01 · campaign 16E026000 · 49,635 vehicles
Defect: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Tau
Risk: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-07-21 · 03144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2001-08-01 · 15128 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3 shift after installing a remanufactured transaxle. *slc
Unknown Or Other 2000-01-01 · 13802 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp) illumination. *mjs
Unknown Or Other 1999-06-14 · 99127 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1135 or p1155 stored in memory and / or a long crank / slow start. *tt
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 1999-03-01 · 12570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning. *tt
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 1999-03-01 · 5897 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.