1989 FORD TAURUS Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1989 FORD TAURUS
10 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
AFTER HAVING DRIVEN CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES, AND PARKED IT, AND WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT.*AK
WHILE MAKING A SLOW TURN AT 15 MPH, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. ALSO, SMOKE COMING INTO INTERIOR. STOPPED AND OPENED HOOD, FLAMES FROM REAR OF ENGINE. *AK
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND I NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN I STOPPED AD OPENED THE HOOD AND THEN I SAW FLAMES AND ALL THAT I SAW ON THE GROUND WAS ANTIFREEZE, BUT THE WIRING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ALL MELTED
PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY; NOTICED SMOKE NEAR HOOD; TURNED VEHICLE OFF & GOT KIDS OUT. ATTEMPED TO LIFT HOOD WHEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. FIRE DEPT PUT FLAMES OUT. FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED ORIGIN OF FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, FIRE STARTED WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS, SAW SMOKE AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREAD INTO THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT BURST INTO FLAMES FOR NO REASON, OWNER LIFTED THE HOOD TO FIND ENGINE ON FIRE. *AK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF IGNITION, GEAR IN PARK POSITION, SUDDENLY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERHOOD IN AREA OF STEERING COLUMN, EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
AFTER PARKING AND LEAVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOURCE OF FIRE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. TT
Other 1989 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
108 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
55 complaints
Structureframe And Members
50 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
48 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
39 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
38 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
12 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
12 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Electrical Systemwiring
11 complaints
Seat Belts
11 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
11 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
10 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
9 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
8 complaints
Wheelsrim
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint