Windshield wipers and gauges will not turn on.bu,t 5-10 minutes later they will restart. Consumer fells defect is all related to iginition.
1999 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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When the fan for the radiator turns on the all the lights dim for a few seconds when shuts off it goes back up I took it to ford dealer and they said it was the alternater and they replaced it with a used alternater wich the car is still under warrent when I got the car at normal temp and the fan kicks on it stills does it even after they replace the alternater so I called them back and now they are saying it is normal for the light to dim but all the other cars I have driven have done this.
Ignition switch problems. Contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced ignition switch, but problem remains.
Starter does not work properly, and they never know when vehicle will start or not. Contacted dealer, and dealer had replaced starter 5 times.
Came out to vehicle in the morning only to find out that it was destroyed by fire that night. Fire department report attributed fire to electrical arcing around the vehicle's gear,differential area. Possibly starter wiring. Ford denies any and all responsibility. No aftermarket equipment was added to vehicle. It was totally stock.
After traveling various distances vehicle will not start once it has been turned off. Vehicle runs rough and makes noises.
Passenger door window inoperable.
Malfunction occurred within the electrical system which caused power windows and power locks to operate erractically. Please give any further details.
Visual inspection of the engine showed that the vent tube was off the valve cover front nipple at air intake tube, which caused the vehicle to idle too fast and intermittently surge. Nlm
New vehicle required new rack and pinion steering, which caused noise, the brakes replaced which were causing vibration in the steering wheel while braking.
While driving vehicle stallled unexpectedly which could result in a crash. Dealer replaced wiring and fuel pump, etc. Please provide further information.
Had just parked vehicle. Was informed that vehicle was on fire. The fire department arrived & extinguished the flames. Had indicated the flames were caused by an electrical problem.
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