Power steering has failed several times, repairs made however problem continues.
1996 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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Electrical system was not tightened causing system to short out.
Front brake calipers/pads and rotors malfunctioned. In addition, vehicle idling rough and backfiring. Dealer replaced computer/coil and spark plugs and crancase sensor. Did not solveproblem.
Battery failed.
Vehicle had no brakes when coming off the interstate, tried pumping the brakes, they woudn't work. Vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle's electrical system just shut down.
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.
When driving at speed 3040 to 40 MPH, vehicle will completely shut off without warning.
Computer module failed.
Vehicle was parked and started smelling smoke and the all of a sudden the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.
Fuse blew out on emergency flashers.
Engine stalls out while driving or sitting at traffic lights. Vehicle will restart.
Door ajar, lights along with other lights come on with cause unknown. Please describe details.
While driving vehicle stalls.
Vehicle stalls out when attempting to brake.mfr stated taurus model stall in extreme heat.
Experienced low speed engine stalling when approaching stop sign/intersection, no prior warning, dealer can't reproduce condition.
Auto stalls in traffice-creating a hazzard because auto could get rear ended.
During hot weather, engine stalls while deceleratoring.
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