Component Record

Ford Taurus 1997 Power Train Problems

224 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1997 Ford Taurus - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage224 complaints

224 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V166000Reported September 5, 1996 - 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 40,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V097000Reported June 9, 1997 - 100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine166 Brakes76 Electrical System65 Steering61 Visibility59 Vehicle Speed Control58

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.