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1997 FORD TAURUS Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Issues in the 1997 FORD TAURUS

10 electrical system12v24v48v battery complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Complaints

#10151496 |
THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE THE DATE BELOW BUT THIS TIME I DECIDED TO MAKE A COMPLAINT AFTER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WHEN THERE IS A LOT OF WATER AND YOU TURN RIGHT, MY CAR TURNS OFF, THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN IT MAKES THIS SQUEALING NOISE. AND THEN IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP. I HAD THIS CHECKED OUT BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG WITH MY FORD 97 TAURUS. I'VE DRIVEN THROUGH A LOT OF WATER GOING FORWARD IN THE CAR AND IT DOESN'T TURN OFF OR MAKE ANY NOISE, JUST WHEN TURNING RIGHT. I NEVER NOTICED IT WHEN TURNING LEFT. *JB
#10052015 |
LTR FM M.L. MOODY (TX) RE DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN IN A 1997 FORD TAURUS, REQUESTS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION . *MR THE RED LIGHT HAD COME ON THE DASH WHICH HAD INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE OWNER OF THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP FOUR TIMES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE MECHANICAL ERROR. *SCC *JB
#554948 |
BATTERY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
#554948 |
BATTERY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
#869631 |
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH AND RAN OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, AND FRONTS WHEELS LOCKED UP. THERE WAS A HORRIBLE OF NOISE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
#722131 |
DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. SOMETIMES OCASIONALLY IT GOES OFF, INTERIOR LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF BECAUSE OF IT, RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY, BACK WINDOW DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. THE DEALER THINKS I'M CRAZY CAUSE WHENEVER I TAKE IT IN TO BE REPAIRED THE LIGHTS ARE ALL OFF. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A RELAY SWITCH AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT AND IT STILL IS BROKEN. *AK
#717914 |
IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP WITH THIS CAR, MY BATTERY HAS BLOWN TWICE. I GO TO START THE CAR AND BATTERY JUST BLOWS UP. THE FIRST TIME I SIMPLY HEARD A CRACKLING NOISE. THE SECOND TIME I HEARD A POP LIKE THAT OF A BALLOON POPPING. INDIVIDUALS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG; THEY JUST REPLACE THE BATTERY. THEY DO TELL ME THAT IT MUST DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SPIKE, BUT THEY HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHERE IT COMES FROM. I BELIEVE THIS IS DANGEROUS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT EVEN IF THEY CHECK ALL THE WIRING HARNESS, THEY MIGHT NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
#609785 |
BATTERY.
#609282 |
BATTERY FAILED. YH
#607537 |
BATTERY FAILURE. *YC

Other 1997 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 171 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 44 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 43 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 39 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 26 complaints Interior Lighting 23 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 21 complaints Power Train 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 15 complaints Steering 13 complaints Structureframe And Members 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 13 complaints Tirestreadbelt 12 complaints Visibilitywindshield 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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