1995 Ford Taurus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,205 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Taurus. That ranks 3rd out of 25 Taurus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (394 complaints, 33%), typically at around 91,400 miles. Complaints mention 61 crashes, 55 fires, 65 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,205owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 61complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford Taurus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 394 | 33% | 91,400 | “speedometer needle” (8%) | $1,100 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 352 | 29% | 76,950 | “head gasket” (21%) | $980 |
| Electrical System problems | 95 | 8% | 80,000 | “ignition module” (6%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 85 | 7% | 71,000 | “cruise control” (22%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 84 | 7% | 115,000 | “applying brakes” (11%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 69 | 6% | 91,000 | “coil spring” (29%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 55 | 5% | 136,000 | “air bag” (35%) | — |
| Structure problems | 55 | 5% | 124,500 | “structure frame” (18%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 52 | 4% | 888,887 | “fuel pump” (46%) | — |
| Steering | 39 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 38 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 34 | 3% | 102,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 22 | 2% | 133,300 | — | — |
| Equipment | 20 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 1% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 0% | 101,784 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 92,241 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford Taurus recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Risk: Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Risk: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
Risk: Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Risk: This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.
Risk: This can result in loss of braking ability and an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension spring (RQ99017) — opened Aug 9, 1999, closed Feb 16, 2000, led to recall 98V094000.
- Engine cooling fan fires (EA96024) — opened Sep 30, 1996, closed Apr 15, 1997, led to recall 97V019000.
- Headlight failure (EA96019) — opened Jul 31, 1996, closed Jan 26, 1998, led to recall 98V009000.
- Engine cooling fan fires (PE96033) — opened May 2, 1996, closed Sep 30, 1996, led to recall 97V019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This past sunday, on june 11, 2017 i was driving home from a graduation party and there was a loud "pow" once i accelerated from a stop. My steering was very stiff (as if i was driving an ancient large truck with no power steering, also my exhaust system at least partially came undun. I was able to…
Sub frame.
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…
Brake lines at the front driver side wall from the abs pump rusted through during vehicle operation causing loss of fluid and ability to safely stop the vehicle. *js
I was driving along when all of a sudden a big bang car slammed pavement began to swerve. Started smoking off burned rubber tire popped an car was broke down wheel dangling. *tr
Other Ford Taurus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 17 | 2 |
| 2018 Taurus | 50 | 4 |
| 2017 Taurus | 44 | 4 |
| 2016 Taurus | 83 | 4 |
| 2015 Taurus | 278 | 6 |
| 2014 Taurus | 229 | 5 |
| 2013 Taurus | 585 | 9 |
| 2012 Taurus | 79 | 5 |
| 2011 Taurus | 187 | 4 |
| 2010 Taurus | 204 | 3 |
| 2009 Taurus | 64 | 0 |
| 2008 Taurus | 175 | 1 |
| 2007 Taurus | 149 | 0 |
| 2006 Taurus | 318 | 2 |
| 2005 Taurus | 774 | 0 |
| 2004 Taurus | 375 | 1 |
| 2003 Taurus | 1,223 | 3 |
| 2002 Taurus | 1,426 | 3 |
| 2001 Taurus | 1,037 | 9 |
| 2000 Taurus | 1,195 | 8 |
| 1999 Taurus | 874 | 5 |
| 1998 Taurus | 545 | 2 |
| 1997 Taurus | 770 | 3 |
| 1996 Taurus | 825 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1,205 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 394 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford Taurus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.