1995 Ford Taurus: check engine light

6 of the 1,202 complaints about the 1995 Ford Taurus describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 0%
recalls: 2

Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 28 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2018
1
2017
1
2016
1
2015
10
2014
12
2013
28
2012
3
2011
14
2010
4
2009
2
2008
11
2007
1
2006
7
2005
17
2004
7
2003
16
2002
9
2001
10
2000
17
1999
8
1998
9
1997
14
1996
20
1995
6
1994
6
1993
15
1992
7
1991
4
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Oct 24, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · WI

Head gaskets blewout while driving. Also, vehicle started smoking with coolant and oil coming from underneath vehicle. Contacted dealer, and had to replace engine. *ak the motor mount cracked and ruined the A/C. Intake was leaking coolant. Radiator was replaced. The engine light comes on intermittantly due to sensor failure. Brakes make noise.

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · WI

The check engine light came on, and the vehicle stalled, the fuel pump was replaced twice which did not resolve the problem.(daughter on behalf of parents).

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Engine · PA

While driving about 65 MPH engine light came on while A/C was on. Then, turned off the A/C, and could smell like something was burning. Vehicle stalled on the highway. Finally, light went off, and restarted vehicle which has been working since then. *ak oxygen sensor failed.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Engine · FL

The engine light went on when the thermostat guage went to hot from neutral, then the car overheated and stalled the engine at about 55 MPH. Smoke and steam poured out from under the hood of the car. One couldn't start the engine again until it cooled down.

Filed Mar 1, 1999 · Engine · AL

Egr sensor assembly failed causing check engine light to coming on.

Filed Jul 8, 1997 · Electrical · NY · fire

Electrical system wiring: driving approximately 15-20mph when the check engine light came on. Pulled over to the side road and raised hood . Smoke and sparks was coming from underneath the dash. In less than two minutes the vehicle was engulfed in flames . Was told that the fire was due to faulty wiring.

Service bulletins that may apply

Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
Dec 10, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSafety recall program 01S30 regarding additional coverage for engine cooling fan circuit breaker installation
Jun 25, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding engine replacements warranty extension program

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported December 21, 2001 · 695,260 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
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 number 01V390000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
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 number 97V019000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1995 Ford Taurus check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 1995 Ford Taurus?

6 of 1,202 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Taurus (0%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2013.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Taurus?

There are 2 recalls and 28 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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