1995 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1995 Ford Taurus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Arriving home, I parked the car in our attached garage. I went into the garage and I noticed the smell of something hot or shorted coming from the engine compartment. I backed the car out of the garage and disconnected the battery. The next day, I reconnected the battery and no longer noticed the…”
filed May 15, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, flames emitted from the hood, covering the windshield. The coolant warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who confirmed hat the radiator and electronic…”
filed Sep 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 15% |
| 2017 Taurus | 11 | 25% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 30 | 12% |
| 2014 Taurus | 29 | 13% |
| 2013 Taurus | 57 | 10% |
| 2012 Taurus | 15 | 19% |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.