2012 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Ford Taurus — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 28, 2023
“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 Feb 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable…
SSM 48123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2019
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% |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% |
| 2006 Taurus | 25 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.