1996 Ford Taurus Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1996 Ford Taurus, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles.
- 57electrical system complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 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 1996 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. It cranks, but the ignition does not turn over until she depresses the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would stall at least ten to twelve times before it would start. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and…
96' ford taurus has a leak in the passenger seat, this leak causes either a short in the blower motor or the blower motor resistor. Blower motor works sometimes or doesn't, usually after it rains and the corresponding leak causes a short. This is very dangerous up north when the defrosting of the…
1996 ford taurus problems with back gate replacement panels. Consumer states that she cannot lock the door with a key it must be locked by hand she believes there should be a recall for this electrical problem. Problems with the door ajar/relay. *kb the repair shop stated there was no power to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Ford Tauruss have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1996 Ford Taurus (7% of the 825 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 1996 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 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 1996 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1996 Ford Taurus problems or electrical system problems across all Taurus years.