Wiring Problems of Ford Taurus - part 1

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. There was no explanation to what caused the short other than potential factory fault.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus sel. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact was informed by a following motorist that the vehicles brake lights had failed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Wh.

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The seat warmer overheated and burned through the leather seat cover while my 18 year old daughter was driving the car to a doctor appointment. She veered off the expressway (I-75) and exited the car on the highway to put the fire out. We have already had it to a Ford dealer and documented the issue and had the seat completely disconnected from the wiring system. The car is only 4 years old, we are the original owners. Never any indication that there was a problem until this incident. We are still paying on the loan! through researching this issue, it appears that the NHTSA is already aware of the issues with these heated seat warmers with several manufacturers, yet there is no recall and the safety issue hasn't been addressed at all?.

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Waiting at a green light (due to heavy traffic and a congested intersection), there was a sweet burning smell, followed by white smoke. I made it off the road to a gas station parking lot when seconds later, the smoke coming from under the hood in the front driver's side turned black and flames erupted from the same spot. I took myself and my three children out of the vehicle and in less than a minute later, the entire car was engulfed in flames. Apparently, there was a recall on a recall of this make and model about the wiring for cruise control being too close to the break fluid. This happened in front of witnesses and I discussed this with mechanics. Ford needs to wake up, because people can't just blow up in cars they take care of.

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The contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, flames emitted from the hood, covering the windshield. The coolant warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who confirmed hat the radiator and electronic wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.

My car has a electrical prob or something it makes my steering hard and won't let windows roll down and makes all lights in flash. Have taken it in to several garages and they can see what's wrong. But do not know what causes it. I have almost been in several accidents. I need help figuring out what this is so I can get it fixed!!!!.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact experienced several wiring malfunctions with the vehicle. The instrument panel lights would periodically illuminate automatically, and the headlights were also turning on and off without activating the light switch. The engine would also rev automatically and, when switching from park to drive, the engine would rev again. In addition, when in park, the vehicle would shut off by itself and have to be placed into neutral in order to be restarted. An independent mechanic could not locate the cause of the failure. A diagnostic was also performed, but it did not produce a failure code. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 81,000.

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Every time I put it in reverse, my radio goes out, my pl, ps, and pw stop working. If I drive longer than 5 - 10 miles, the lights and all electrical start blinking and the ps goes on and off. I almost hit a car along side of me the 1st time it happened, I only drove it out of town one time after that, now I don't drive it out of town at all. Even in town if I'm driving all over, it does it. I tried talking to Ford corp. And they blew me off, even though I told them nobody knows what it is. Help!!.

Power steering intermittent failure; first began when placing shift lever into reverse gear, then later occurred also in forward drive gears. Suspect electrical/electronic problem since radio speakers also go silent and power windows do not operate when this occurs. All other fuses working properly. Dealer is not yet contacted.

1999 Ford Taurus customer states that they replaced the wiring harness three times due to it burning out *.

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1. Wire to alternator burning since last repair-7-26-08 2. Replace harness to correct concern,excessive voltage drop 3. Replace engine compartment-complete wiring harness.

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Overhead dome light shorted out, repaired short, $110. 00. Three months later the alarm system stopped working, replaced alarm system with 2005, and replaced complete wiring harness.

Vehicle caught on fire unexpectedly when it was parked due to a short with the brake wiring harness. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

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While driving consumer noticed smoke coming out of the air vents on the dashboard. Consumer pulled over and exited the vehicle. The entire vehicle went up in flames within seconds. No warning lights came on prior to the smoke and flames.

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Consumer's vehicle was parked for approximately 15 hours when the vehicle caught on fire. The fire investigation indicated that the fire involved wiring and electrical components within the lower portion of the dashboard housing.

While turning the turn signal failed to come on. The interior and exterior lights came on and off intermittently. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wiring harness needed to be replaced.

Vehicle was parked under the carport when the consumer heard a noise. Consumer went to see what was going on, and discovered the vehicle on fire the vehicle was totaled.

The vehicle's fuel pump wires arched which could have caused a fire in the vehicle. Please provide additional information. Fuel pump had to be replaced.

1997 Taurus 3. 0 vulcan - frost plug corrosion and head gasket blown!.

Fire inspector and private inspector unable to determine exact cause of fire although location determined to be near firewall, center rear of engine compartment.

While traveling at highway speeds, all the dash lights illuminated and the engine shut off. The mechanic stated the wiring harness was routed in a way were it caused friction and wore out the installation which caused the wires to be exposed.

While parking wheels locked up, and smoke was coming from under dash/ and flames from under hood. Vehicle was totalled. No injuries. 2 days prior, vehicle had been at dealership for power steering repair.

Intermittent electrical problem, resulting in all electric accesories went out, found a lose wire in the starter.

While traveling at highway speeds consumer began to smell an odor/ saw white sparks, then flames. Vehicle was totaled. Injuries were sustained. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

The instrument panel will display the "door ajar" warning icon and the dome light will remain on while operating the vehicle. After exiting and securing the vehicle, the dome light will remain on for an indefinate amount of time. The problem is intermittent but can continue to malfunction for a week-at-a-time and not have a recurrence for up to a month. Dealer told me that unless I could localize the source of the failure, they could not begin to solve the problem.

Cable appears to be appoximately too long under dash causing sharp bend as it goes through firewall and excessive binding, and eventual failure of cable which causes car to jump out of gear.

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Door ajar light and the dome light stay on. Also, doors do not lock when releasing the brake. At night the driver is not able to see the road clearly. The dealer was called about the problem. An appointment has been made for the dealer to look at the vehicle. Please provide any further information.

Vehicle parked. Owner noticed smoke coming from inside of vehicle. Vehicle windows were blown out & black smoke escaped & then flames. Fire department was called & put flames out. Gave no indication of origin of fire. Insurance inspector checked vehicle & indicated a possible electrical short in the wiring system that caused the fire.

Had just parked vehicle. Was informed that vehicle was on fire. The fire department arrived & extinguished the flames. Had indicated the flames were caused by an electrical problem.

While driving vehicle stallled unexpectedly which could result in a crash. Dealer replaced wiring and fuel pump, etc. Please provide further information.

Stall, rough idle, ignition missing. Wiring replaced, but vehicle continues to run rough. Dealer check fuel system but no problem found. Unable to determine cause via diagnostics. This problem has existed and grown worse with this vehicle since purchased in 04/98 at @17000 miles.

Air bag system failed due to wiring harness wearing through insulation and shorting to the ground in the area of left wheel well.

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.

While vehicle was parked noticed flames coming from inside of the vehicle, and there was a fire on the driver's side under the steering wheel.

Electrical short in power door prevented door from locking.