1995 Ford Taurus Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition module” (6% of reports).
- 95electrical system complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition module: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 19 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Taurus electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% | 34,500 |
| 2017 Taurus | 11 | 25% | 31,800 |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 31 | 11% | 94,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 29 | 13% | 90,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 59 | 10% | 75,500 |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 20% | 32,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% | 39,350 |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% | 40,500 |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% | 1,850 |
| 2008 Taurus | 13 | 7% | 116,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 25 | 8% | 82,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 28 | 4% | 87,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 26 | 7% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 97 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 42 | 3% | 71,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 37 | 4% | 59,737 |
| 2000 Taurus | 62 | 5% | 87,270 |
| 1999 Taurus | 51 | 6% | 82,811 |
| 1998 Taurus | 34 | 6% | 103,000 |
| 1997 Taurus | 62 | 8% | 82,500 |
| 1996 Taurus | 57 | 7% | 85,000 |
| 1995 Taurus | 95 | 8% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 1995 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Speedometer does not work correctly over 45 mph, which makes the cruise control not work at all. Needle jumps around wildly and is very distracting to the driver. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Tauruss have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1995 Ford Taurus (8% of the 1,205 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Taurus electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition module”, in 6 of 95 complaints, followed by “wiring harness” (6).
Other 1995 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1995 Ford Taurus problems or electrical system problems across all Taurus years.