1988 Ford Taurus seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1988 Ford Taurus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject vehicle: 1988 ford taurus, vin no. [xxx] the drivers side power seat switch wiring insulation become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical short occurred that result in a fire in the seat cushion material. At the time of the fire, the vehicle was being serviced in the service dept. Of…”
filed Dec 29, 2002
“Springs from the rear seat broke through the cushion & entered the electrical wiring harness. Had noticed smoke coming from under the css. Had turned vehicle off & took child out of seat. The next day, took vehicle to dealer & had it checked. A fire had occurred under the seat where the css was…”
filed Jul 2, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Taurus | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 Taurus | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
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.