Battery problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Four problems related to battery have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

My battery has run down due to the interior light problem.

2 Battery problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

When driving consumer noticed vehicle overheated due to a leak within the engine compartment. Also, a problem with battery draining out, and headlights come off and on. Consumer have contacted the dealer. The thermostat failed.

3 Battery problem

Failure Date: 05/26/1997

First incident driving under wet roads every time the vehicle ran a puddle of water the car stalls battery light comes on, very little or no steering can be done .

4 Battery problem

The new auto batteries lack the ampere hour rating making it difficult to recharge properly. Yh.




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