2012 Ford Taurus electrical problems

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Electrical, Steering · MI

Complete power steering failure p07ae:09-c8 after recall complete 6/29/26

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several different warning lights were intermittently flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where she was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, and the contact was provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · MS

Driving on the highway, when the car lights, radio, air conditioner, steering wheel, speed all goes out. The car wouldn’t crank back up and theft system keep coming on.

Filed Oct 2, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

The rear backup camera is showing upside down. It is very difficult to see the blind spot area just to the rear of the vehicle when backing without the camera on this 2012 Ford Taurus. I consider it a safety issue in which I have had several close calls backing since the camera shows pointing upward toward the sky more than it did and upside down. I decided to report this problem when I missed seeing a kid behind me at a Wal-mart parking lot. This problem started in mid September 2022. I have researched this issue on line and there are many complaints about this problem from other people about the 2012 Taurus and other types of Ford automobiles and trucks.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Electrical · 102,002 miles · NC

2012 ford taurus. When you first start the car while its stationary, the fcim (front control interface module) malfunctioned which caused the defrost to have electrical issues. And the radio does not work.dealer stated that the defroster malfunctioned and blew hot air at 90 degrees. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the fcim I was never giving a price for that part either and spent 250 dollars on a possable idea of what could be wrong. I need to get this fixed it my wife car and she drive my special needs daughter around in this. And there are over 5000 letters like this all over the internet it seems to be a flaw in that fcim module.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · IL

The problem has occurred multiple times and with no luck of diagnosis. But my vehicle has lost all electrical function lights, dash cluster, heat, etc. Has done this on different occasions but seems to fix itself but then does it again. With that being said now on top of that my vehicle is stuck is now stuck in anti theft mode where the vehicle is no longer drivable. I can not start the vehicle, I have had keys reprogrammed and the car look over multiple times with absolutely no help diagnosing the issue. I have done some research on my own and found that there are a lot of other people who have been having the same problem with no success getting the problem fixed. The first time it occurred was 7/01/17 and has continued off and on up to date and has now like stated earlier has now manifested into the anti theft not allowing car to be started rendering in non drivable at this time

Filed Aug 11, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 24 miles · MS

Takata recall.: the car power's down while driving, air condition,lights, signals shuts down, theft alert comes on also. All these things happening while driving on the highway, in the city, and while park!!!!!

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Electrical · 23,963 miles · SC

A complete failure of all dashboard controls occurred without warning. Controls such as radio, volumn , AC, heat, etc are all non responsive! However, the car continually blows hot air registered as 90 degrees through the vents and blower can not be shut off!. The car was parked on a lot in sc. The problem surfaced when I started the ignition to leave, after attending a meeting. I cautiously drove the car home and called a tow truck to take it to a dealer. It has been two months. Yet, the dealer can not get "back-ordered" parts from ford motor company to fix it. I can not /will not drive the car in this condition. I wonder what other electrical problems exist. This is a safety issue -- on a car with less than 24,000 miles on it! I have no car to drive.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford taurus. The contact stated that while stationary, the fcim (front control interface module) malfunctioned which caused the defrost to have electrical issues. The contact stated that the defroster malfunctioned and blew hot air at 90 degrees. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the fcim (front control interface module) replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/31/17*lj

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford taurus. While driving 30 MPH, all the electrical systems failed. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road, wait ten minutes, and resume driving. In addition, while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.