1998 Ford Taurus electrical problems

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 148,230 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the horn became inoperable and the service engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,230.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Electrical · 133,000 miles · TN

The door adjar sensor light stays on. All doors are shut but light stays on.when this light is on the interior lights stay on and also the automatic door locks will not lock. This problem causes the battery to run down and also for children to be able to open car doors when moving because the doors will not lock. I have taken the bulbs from the interior out to prevent running battery down. Have not been able to replace sensors in doors.

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 58,598 miles · KY

1998 ford taurus station wagon began low power acelerating at stop times 2. A third incident occured from a complete stop with foot on brakes an this time it could not be stopped with both feet on breaks. It ran for about 75 feet and then quit on its own. Took to local ford delears ship and they could find nothing wrong with my car. I asked if this were common and was told they never heard of such thing. Keep car two days I contacted the taurus club of americal at their web line and it seems there have been many incidents such as this and they called it surging.

Filed Mar 11, 2005 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MI · fire

Consumer turned the vehicle on and let the engine idle while parked in the driveway. Approximately 15 minutes later the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire damageed total the vehicle. How the fire started? Was not determined.

Filed Oct 30, 2004 · Electrical · 159,350 miles · TN

I'm not sure why this problem is happening. Whenever I push the button to let my windows up, turn off my read defrost, or hold any buttons too long the battery light will flash. I was driving down the highway and I turned off my rear defrost and my battery light flashed, then my head lights went out and my car almost shut down, then the lights came back on. The next day, it was night time, and I saw another taurus do the same thing. Being that time is changing and I need my head lights, I would hate to have an accident due to the fact I cant see. I have had my car checked to see if the alternator or battery was going out, but all the checks were good. Please help with this problem.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · OH · fire

While driving consumer noticed smoke coming out of the air vents on the dashboard. Consumer pulled over and exited the vehicle. The entire vehicle went up in flames within seconds. No warning lights came on prior to the smoke and flames.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Electrical · MI

While placing the key inside of the ignition switch it failed to turn or and start. The consumer was not able to start or turn the steering wheel. The consumer will contact the dealer in the morning for an appointment to bring it in for inspection and repair. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · TN

Turn signals would only work at times. Sometimes they would start to blink/illuminate. Then, stop before the turn was complete, and sometimes they will not blink at all. This was a very common problem on many late 1990 fords.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Electrical · AR

While driving and with no warning the door ajar light comes on intermittently. Consumer has made contact with the dealership.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Electrical · MO

The headlights remained on at all times, even when the fuse was removed. Dealer notified.