Model year record

1995 Ford Taurus

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,597 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V390000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
695,260
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-21
Owners notified
2002-12-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES AND MUSTANG VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 5.0L ENGINES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING TO SEIZE.

Safety risk

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED WHICH COULD MELT THE FAN MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. COMPONENTS INSIDE THE COOLING FAN MOTOR COULD IGNITE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER. IF THE COOLING FAN IS INOPERATIVE, THE FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V323000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,697,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-16
Owners notified
1999-01-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.

Safety risk

IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V025000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
212,700
Reported to NHTSA
1997-02-26
Owners notified
1997-04-23

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. IF ENOUGH WATER ACCUMULATES, IT COULD FREEZE WITHIN A LOW AREA OF THE CABLE ROUTING WHEN EXPOSED TO A LONG TERM COLD SOAK AT TEMPERATURES AT LEAST SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW FREEZING.

Safety risk

DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V019000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
75,200
Reported to NHTSA
1997-02-25
Owners notified
1997-03-31

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V198000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-11
Owners notified
1994-12-23

Defect description

THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING OR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE PUSH ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train252130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine14156,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission12683,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline91
Vehicle speed control7060,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan6385,000 mi
Air bags: frontal41136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3741,658 mi
Unknown or other3582,500 mi
Structure: frame and members34121,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3174,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2891,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump26
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components26115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2447,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2096,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner19
Tires19133,300 mi
Air bags17132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly17
Steering17111,000 mi
Suspension1782,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood16
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly15
Power train: manual transmission15888,887 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch14
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer13106,000 mi
Electrical system1296,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system12138,000 mi
Suspension: front11125,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash10
Structure: body: door10
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc9
Electrical system: starter assembly8
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system869,750 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal8104,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe788,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch7
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core7
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6
Fuel system, gasoline6
Suspension: rear6125,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt6126,500 mi
Visibility: windshield6
Power train: clutch assembly5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Vehicle speed control: linkages5
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system5
Visibility: glass, side/rear5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor5
Exterior lighting: brake lights4105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines4
Power train: axle assembly4
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields4150,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Engine319,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Exterior lighting3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch3103,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3
Structure347,000 mi
Structure: body3128,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar3
Suspension: rear: springs389,500 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs388,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Air bags: side/window2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Exterior lighting: turn signal22 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: bumpers2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Structure: body: hood2
Suspension: front: control arm278,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel146,700 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1
Equipment185,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1106,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1106,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1888,887 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft191,400 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front183,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes192,241 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system180,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: power window devices and controls160,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.