2006 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Ford Taurus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle is now on 2nd transmission the original transmission failed around 60000 miles Ford originally put a brand new transmission in it for previous owner documentation was provided when we purchased the vehicle since move unknown where it's at now but this transmission has only 67000 miles on it…”
filed Jan 11, 2023
“Problem with windows going back up I replaced the main switch for all windows but still did not work took again to electrician and they said it was the main fuse box under drivers seat that needed to be replaced .”
filed Nov 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT FOR ONE SPECIFIC FLEET CUSTOMER WERE MODIFIED FOR…Campaign 06V119000 · Apr 10, 2006
Related service bulletins
Tenths digit not displayed on odometer after 10,000 miles/kilometers. *tt
19087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 29, 2006Flex fuel - long crank/hard start. *tt
0655 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
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 2006 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.