Battery Cable Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 2 problems related to battery cable (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the Taurus.

1 Battery Cable problem of the 2000 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 06/20/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the headlights failed to shut off, which required the battery cable to be disconnected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive in the event that the day time running lamps, high beams, and fog lights short out. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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2 Battery Cable problem of the 2002 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 10/24/2002

Reportedly a parked and unoccupied 2002 Ford Taurus (VIN#1fafp55u02a118521) ignited. Police investigation revealed the positive battery cable at the battery end was stiff and apparently caused a fire. Three vehicles and a building were damaged.

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