1997 Ford Taurus SHO Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a electrical problem with the 1997 Ford taures. I replaced the fuse for my power windows & now my dash lights & tail lights don't work. I was looking at the lights & the socket in which the bulbs go are burned. Motor caught slight fire but can't find the electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10118024, filed 2005-04Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus SHO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology