Electrical System Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 784 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (421 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (40 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Ford Taurus

The Electrical System problem

Rear camera just went inverted and rear assist lines are not displayed. Dealer has not been contacted. This is a safety hazard while backing up. I have had no other issues.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Coming off an on ramp onto the interstate, the car continued to accelerate and the brake would not disengage the cruise control. It reached 85 mph before I shifted into neutral, coasted to the shoulder, and shut off the ignition.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

A fault developed in the wiring leading from the dash button for the rear window defroster and the defroster itself. The Ford repair shop traced the fault to a four foot area between the driver's door and the driver's side passenger door. Rewiring of the shorted out wire was required.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

2014 Ford Taurus battery is dying. I do not drive this car a lot and it has 93,134 miles. Ive gotton 4 jumps and the car starts right up. I took the car to auto zone to test the battery and the alternator. Both number came back great. Why is my battery dying overnight. Nothing is on that I can see.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Wiring in dashboard caught on fire while parked.   Read details...




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