Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front subframe mounted bolts fractured when driving over an unleveled road. In addition, the contact stated that the subframe, the front mount bolts, the reinforcement plates, and the engine cradle fractured causing the vehicle to be unable to be driven. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 98V323000 (structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 239,000.
I have a 1995 Ford Taurus , last year the rear coil spring broke while driving and made the car seem like it hit something . I did not lose control but it did make the ccar swerve . This was either through my action or the action of the coil spring breaking. About 2 weeks ago I was driving and the drivers front coil spring broke , this made the car suddendly pull to the left . I tell myself I was lucky I was not travelling at a higher speed. I did not have an accident but it pulled the car enough I went into the opposite lane. Being this was the second coil spring that failed I looked at the other 2 and discovered that the right front coil spring was broken also . It was broken near the top on the last spirial and did not make the car drop down much . So I guess there could be many cars like this where people are not aware the spring is even broken. …
Tl*- the contact stated that he found recall 98V323000 for the 1995 Ford Taurus on 05/1999. He misplaced this letter years ago. He took the vehicle to a Ford dealership, and they stated that they couldn't find the recall for structure: frame & member . He stated that the dealership would not fix this recall for him. The contact took the vehicle sayville Ford in sayville, ny, and they informed the contact that they couldn't repair the recall. The contact stated that he called the manufacturer, and they informed the contact that the vehicle is not involved in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000, and the current mileage was 93,400. The consumer would like Ford to honor the recall regardless of the fact the consumer misplaced and found the document at later date. The consumer provided the recall letter. Update 5/4/07
Driving vehicle normal, making right hand turn, heard loud thumb which vibrated threw floor boards. Continued driving until a suitable place was found to pull the vehicle over (work aprox .75 miles from incident). Called family member to look at vehicle. Damage noticed: rear right side (passenger side) subframe/engine cradle had rusted to the point the securing elements had disintegrated and allowed the subframe/cradle to drop down. This resulted in a vehicle which is unsafe to drive and the steering wheel alignment to be out of adjustment by est. 10 degrees right. Several searches on the net indicate like problems with same vehicle model and year NHTSA campaign id: 98V323000, however Ford customer hotline claims this vehicle was not included although the model and year are identical.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. Suddenly, the steering wheel locked up without warning. The day before the failure occurred, the driver heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The driver inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear subframe mount attachments failed. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 98V323000 (structure:frame and members), although the failures were identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. While driving 5 to 10 miles per hour there was a loud banging noise and within a few minutes the engine fell on the ground. He was able to continue driving a short distance as the parts began to fall off of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. A mechanic stated that the engine mounts on the rear corner of the sub frame fell off and the repair cost was $617 . He contacted Ford and they stated that they wouldn't offer any assistance since the VIN was not included in recall 98V323000, structure, frame and members. The failure and current mileages were 138000. Updated 12/30/09. Also, the power steering was inoperative. Updated 12/30/09.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the driver and passenger side front bolts failed, causing the subframe to give way. The engine fell to the ground and the vehicle was towed to a garage. The air conditioning and power steering were ruined due to the failure. Recall number 98V323000 (structure:frame and members) was referenced. The vehicle has been repaired. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 102,000. The consumer stated the ac and power steering has not been repaired. The consumer stated the failure was due to improper design of the bolt of choice, the consumer believed the bolt should have been stainless steel. Updated 12/12/07
1995 Ford Taurus,fan motor froze, Ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since 1997 before finding out about recall. Also I've replaced a rear motor mount two to four times since 1997. A recall on this vehicle bought or built in certain other states have recalls on what sounds to be this same problem causes engine and transmission to fall causing accident. Ford will not fix. Could I get help from you in order to get Ford to repair their defective products. [redacted]
I took my car into a garage, and they told me the rear corners of cradle mount are rusted so badly, the mechanic could put his finger through the holes. He said it was not safe to drive, especially on the highway. That if I hit a big bump, the rear corners where it was attached could break away and only the front mounts would be holding it. I saw on the NHTSA web site that there was a recall for this exact problem. I called Ford, and they said that even though my car make, model and year was listed, my car wasn't included in that recall, but they offered to sell me a new car instead of repairing it. My car is a 1995 Ford Taurus.
Tl*-the contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub frame detached, which caused the sub frame to drop.as a consequence the steering became very difficult, thus affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. He contacted the manufacturer in reference to recall# 98V323000 (structure; frame and members). Upon contact a representative stated that because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the range he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The failure and current mileages were 79,331.
Related recalls
Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont,…
Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Body complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the body & structure of the 1995 Ford Taurus, 5% of the model year's 1,205 complaints. The component named most often is frame and members (34 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Taurus body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 98V-323 (frame and members, Dec 16, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Taurus body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 125,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.