1993 Ford Taurus electrical problems

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Electrical · 59,630 miles · FL

I bought my 1993 ford taurus 3 months ago..it has 59k on it...one week after buying it check engine light came on..when I approached the dealership there comment was.."well things go wrong daily with used cars..I drive the car for about 10 minutes then the light will come on. I have changed all the sensors..had a tune up..radiator flush..just to mention a few things...had new motor mounts put in too..all of which has cost me well over 700.00...I called ford when I noticed they had a recall on the electrical in which I was informed they wouldn't do a thing..I can only drive this car for short periods of time before the engine starts smelling hot..though with the new thermostat it never registers its over heating..took it to my mechanic and had a computer check done..but wouldn't u know light wouldn't come on since it was just sitting. Seems it only comes on when driving down the road..again told the dealership...they keep saying must be a censor..which seems to me they knew this when the car was sold to me..yet didn't disclose that part..when I purchased it. I was sold a lemon..and ford will not honor there recalls on it..so seems im doomed..im on disability and cant afford all these repairs but no one seems to care..

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 42,988 miles · FL

There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. The vehicle receivede recall regarding the circuit breaker opening. The failure caused the headlights to dim for short periods of time. The contact's vehicle had the same failure, but ford stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage is 130,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical · WA · fire

I recently read an article about spontaneous fires in ford models on cnn. I used to have a ford taurus which caught on fire. Luckily we put it out before it got very large but the entire wiring harness burnt and it was unrepairable.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Electrical · LA · fire

While being parked for approximately 6-8 hours vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets. *bf the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler. While researching the vehicle on the federal safety agency site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related the failures his vehicle experienced.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · IL

The horn nor the cruise control buttons worked in the steering wheel hub. *ph consumer felt that there's no need to fix the problem at once even though it was such an inconvenience on his behalf. After ten months of ownership of vehicle purchased from e-bay, vehicle was taken to repair facility to have steering controls fixed. Mechanic called consumer and was informed that air bag had been removed from steering wheel hub and replaced with foam to simulate the shape of the air bag. Consumer was able to have air bag installed into steering wheel hub along with the repairs on horn and cruise control. Consumer now asking if it's against florida or federal law to sell a car with the air bag either unionization or inoperative and not inform the buyer.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · PA

The vehicle's headlight switch and wire harness, steering column covers, turn signal/wiper switch were replaced. *ph

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 188,632 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

Chuck's clean & used cars of pembroke sold me a 1993 ford taurus VIN [xxx] with a known recall on it. There was a fire with the ignition system was totally destroyed. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Electrical · VA

The rear passenger power door unlocked which caused the door to open when a turn was made.