1995 FORD TAURUS Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
16 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1995 FORD TAURUS
16 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING.*AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE AND MOVED INTO THE CAB OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
AFTER TURING VEHICLE OFF HEARD A BOM NOISE IN MOTOR, AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK
CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE ABOUT 30 MILES AND STOPPED, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERHOOD. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO LOSE POWER. DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER PULLED OVER, RAISED HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT WIRES IN HARNESS BEHIND ENGINE WERE ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
#757149
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I AM APPAULED AT THE AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD TAURUS THAT I PURCHASED. I AM CURRENTLY WITHOUT A CAR WHILE I WAIT FOR THE FUSE IN THE RADIATOR TO BE REPLACED ( WHICH LEAD TO THE FAN MOTOR IN THE RADIATOR AND THE RADIATOR ITSELF TO BE REPLACED AS WELL). THE FIRST RECALL, WHICH WAS THE HEAD GASKET, TOOK A TOTAL OF THREE MONTHES TO BE REPAIRED, THREE MONTHES I SPENT HITCHING RIDES. IN THE LETTER, EACH TIME THEY HAVE PROMISED ME A RENTAL CAR, AND EACH TIME, NO CARS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE, AND IF CARS ARE AVAILABLE, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RENT ONE TO ME BECAUSE I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO IS NOT TWENTY ONE. I AM DEEPLY OFFENDED AT THE FACT THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CAN GET AWAY WITH MAKING ME PAY TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND I AM STILL LEFT WALKING ON THE...
#884768
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WIRING HARNESS BURNED, CAUSING FUEL TO GO INTO INJECTOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE HEAD GASKET AND THE MOTOR WERE REBUILT PRIOR TO RECALL, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, THE MOTOR FAILED AGAIN. AFTER FOUR MONTH OF DIAGNOSIS, THE DEALER DETERMINED A BURNT WIRE TO BE THE CAUSE. *YH
#866432
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A WIRE ATTACHED TO BRAKE PEDAL AND CONTROLS BRAKES LIGHTS TO APPEAR, AND TO DISCONNECT CRUISE CONTROL, MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THIS WIRE WAS NOT WORKING, CONSUMER COULD BE USING CRUISE CONTROL, AND STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE RAPIDLY TOWARD VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK
#725395
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SINCE I PURCHASED 1YR AGO THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL,AND I AM, WONDERING IF THIS IS A RECOVERED VEHICLE I NOTICE DISCOLORATION IN SOME DOOR PANELS AND DASH BOARD YET THE SALESPERSON FILLED OUT A FORM THAT THIS CAR WAS NOT IN A WRECK . IM AM SUSPICIOUS PLEASE HELP,CHARLES SCHEAFERAM. *AK
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED HOOD AND ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#846851
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THE CONNECTOR TO FUEL PUMP WOULD GET VERY HOT & FALL OFF. WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET FUEL TO VEHICLE. HAD CONTACTED DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE GROUNDED. THIS WOULD ALLOW FUEL TO VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING/LOST POWER, AND FIRE CAME FROM FRONT HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT CAME. VEHICLE TOWED AND INSURANCE CO. TOTALLED CAR. REPORTED OPINIONS ELECTRICAL FIRE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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BOTH CLUCH AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPAIRED AT PULLIAM FORD LOCATED ON TWO NOTCH ROAD IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. LAST REPAIR VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WAS ADVISED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED.
2 WIRES CONNECTED TO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHORTED TOGETHER. AT THIS POINT THE WIRE INSULATION AND SHEATHING BEGAN TO MELT AND BURN FILLING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH SMOKE. THE ONLY WAY I COULD STOP IT WAS TO DISCONNECT THE CAR BATTERY. THE 15 AMP FUSE FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT BLOW!! I HAVE SAVED THE 2 INCH SECTION OF WIRING THAT WAS BURNED AND MELTED.
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH IGNITION IN LEFT IDLE POSITION, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE BROKE OUT, ENGULFED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING, 25 MPH. TT
Other 1995 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Power Train
252 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
141 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
126 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
91 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
70 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
63 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
37 complaints
Unknown Or Other
35 complaints
Structureframe And Members
34 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
28 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
24 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
20 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
19 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Air Bags
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
15 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
15 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
14 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
13 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
12 complaints
Suspensionfront
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
10 complaints
Structurebodydoor
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
9 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
7 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
6 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
4 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
3 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint