3.7% of complaints about the 2004 Ford Taurus came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2004 vehicle — around the middle of the 236 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 8.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is speed control (165 complaints), typically at 9.2 yr or about 100,000 miles.
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 Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shi
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 2004 FORD TAURUS THAT WAS PURCHASED ON 4/1/05. ON 6/25/05, 10 MINUTES AFTER THE OIL WAS CHANGED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DOWN THE ROAD FROM THE DEALER. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR SAID THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE THE DEALER DIDN'T PUT THE OIL CAP BACK ON PROPERLY. *NM
AM HEARING A LIGHT MOAN ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. I CAN HEAR IT AT ALL RPMS AND SPEED. BUT IS AT ITS LOUDEST AT 40-45 MPH, JUST AFTER IT SHIFTS INTO THE HIGHEST GEAR. IN LAST FEW WKS- IT SEEMS TO FOLLOW THE EXHAUST TO THE REAR. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT SEEM TO VERIFY IT. AM RETURNING FOR NEW REAR STRUTS THAT RATTLE-ON WARRANTY. WHAT SHOULD I TELL THEM WHEN I RETURN? ALSO CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. *NM
ROUGH IDLE, TAKEN TO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD FORD WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAD ISSUED A COMPUTER UPDATE FOR THE ISSUE. CAR WAS SERVICED AND IDLE WAS ONLY IMPROVED FOR 1 WEEK OR LESS. IDLE CONTINUES TO BE ROUGH AND SHOP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CABLE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS BAD AND THE CONNECTOR FAILED. THE REPAIR PARTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 56,219.