1997 Ford Taurus interior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the interior lighting on the 1997 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Random changes in the windshield wiper speed, regardless of setting. Hazard signals failed or only one side flashing. Turn signal failure (of exterior and interior console lights). Failure of interior lighting to turn off after doors closed. Failure of power windows (all four). Short in electrical…”
filed Aug 9, 2004
“The instrument panel will display the "door ajar" warning icon and the dome light will remain on while operating the vehicle. After exiting and securing the vehicle, the dome light will remain on for an indefinate amount of time. The problem is intermittent but can continue to malfunction for a…”
filed Apr 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Interior Lighting problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 Taurus | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 Taurus | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 Taurus | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 Taurus | 4 | 0% |
| 1995 Taurus | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.