Model year record

1995 Ford Taurus

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

Ford Taurus, 1992–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1995 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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