Ten problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
96' Ford Taurus has a leak in the passenger seat, this leak causes either a short in the blower motor or the blower motor resistor. Blower motor works sometimes or doesn't, usually after it rains and the corresponding leak causes a short. This is very dangerous up north when the defrosting of the windshield is a necessity.
My 96 Ford Taurus gl has the following electrical problems, radio goes out, seat belt light flashes and clicks, intermittent wipers fail, power windows fail, finally power steering locks up,and when running for a while transmission would slip, causing safety concerns. If put in park everything goes back working as normal. Took to shop and they say it's the transmission range sensor and that several 96 Taurus' they have worked on have had the same problem. . . . I am wondering why this has not been a recall part if that is the case. . . Something is definitely wrong!.
Progressive system failures; initally raido goes out, seat belt light flashes and clicks, intermittent wipers fail. Finally power steering locks up, causing safety concerns. If put in park electrical systems resume operation. Transmission range sensor replaced, automotive shop has seen 3 other '96 Taurus' with same issue.
Consumer was traveling at 45-50 mph when the vehicle lost all power steering and all electrical functions, making it very difficult to operate the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Vehicle had no brakes when coming off the interstate, tried pumping the brakes, they woudn't work. Vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle's electrical system just shut down.
Electrical system was not tightened causing system to short out.
1996 Ford Taurus problems with back gate replacement panels. Consumer states that she cannot lock the door with a key it must be locked by hand she believes there should be a recall for this electrical problem. Problems with the door ajar/relay. The repair shop stated there was no power to the ground motor and the suspected problem was more with the electrical system. The rear tailgate would not open.
Vehicle experienced continued electrical problems causing the windshield wipers and radio to remain on after shutting off vehicle. Mjs.
Door ajar, lights along with other lights come on with cause unknown. Please describe details.
Frost plug experienced premature wear per dealership.