1988 FORD TAURUS Electrical System Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1988 FORD TAURUS
4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ENGINE WOULD ACT AS IF IT WERE RUNNING OUT OF GAS, ENGINE WOULD QUIT. AND THEN CAME BACK WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE DID NOT NEED TO BE RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY BUT WOULD CUT OUT AS DESCRIBED AND THIS CONDITION WOULD CLEAR ON IT'S OWN. EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE WOULD SKIP AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING AND DID STALL. WOULDN'T START AND RUN WITHOUT INCIDENT. DEALER DIAGNOSIS WAS TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULE EVEN THOUGH THEY RECOMMENDED NOT REPLACING STATING THAT THEY WERE NOT SURE THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NOT HAD AND INCIDENT SINCE THE DEALERS REPAIR. *AK *NLM *SCC **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734229
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WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. ENGINE PULLED AWAY FROM MAIN FRAME DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOLTS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING BOOT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SUB FRAME FAILURE, OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDE: TFI MODULE, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BLOWER MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING, FUEL PUMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
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WHILE DRIVING NOTICED HEATER NOT WORKING. PULLED OVER & TURNED VEHICLE OFF. RESTARTED VEHICLE & HEATER WORKED FINE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS TURNED ON, THE LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE JIGGLED BEFORE BEING ABLE TO START VEHICLE. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AS OF YET.*AK
ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.
Other 1988 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
58 complaints
Structureframe And Members
43 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
30 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
26 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
25 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
5 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint