1992 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1992 Ford Taurus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: 1992 ford taurus. The u shaped housing that holds up the engine rusted. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle. The right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also, the front, emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the key broken in the…”
filed Jul 28, 2005
“My 1992 ford taurus just cuts off; the 1st time the check engine light came on and it quit. I had the car served and checked. I'd drive apprx. 60 miles and it would happen again, then I was going back to florida and it did it again, so I took it to orange ford in orange ,texas and they put it on…”
filed May 19, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 1992 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.