1988 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1988 Ford Taurus — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer complained about a fuel line problem. *ak there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition. (refer to: odi# 10073942) *sc the brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative. *jb”
filed Mar 15, 2004
“The ignition switch did not working properly. It was hard to get the vehicle turned on, and when the consumer was able to get the vehicle started, the dash lights did not come on. The consumer had to play with the keys in the ignition to get the dash lights to come on. *ph *jb *cb”
filed Jul 29, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 15% |
| 2017 Taurus | 11 | 25% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 30 | 12% |
| 2014 Taurus | 29 | 13% |
| 2013 Taurus | 57 | 10% |
| 2012 Taurus | 15 | 19% |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.