1997 Ford Taurus exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A progressive deterioration of the front headlight lens. Headlight lens is so foggy that visibility is poor enough that it must be replaced. Ford says the deterioration is due to automatic car wash soap. However, car was hand washed. The approximate cost for parts alone is $500 as the lens is not…”
filed Jul 14, 2008
“Dt: consumer owns a ford taurus. The headlight lens was not clear, resulting in poor visibility. The cloudiness has become progressively worse in the last 5 years. Had to buy 2 new sealed headlights.*ak *nm”
filed Aug 9, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 13 | 6% |
| 2013 Taurus | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 Taurus | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.