1994 Ford Taurus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 923 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 923 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles.
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.
“When you unlock the doors using the electronic remote the right rear passenger door will open itself without using the handle to manually open it.this is a Ford Taurus station wagon lx model purchased in 1994. The reason I checked property damage was because a guy at a firestone tire place had the car and it poped open on him as he started the car and didn't know of the problem and the door opened wide as he was taking the car out of the repair shop. The door will also open as you turn the car off and it unlocks all the doors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083026, filed 2004-07, 146,000 miles“Certain lights and fuses would go out on vehicle, because of tailgate door opening/closing, and wires making contact with metal, and when they are all fused together it can cause a fire. Wiring harness was not insulated and makes contact with metal and burns.”
NHTSA complaint #880101, filed 2001-02“Sometimes the passenger's side door will not close, and sometimes when the door closes it doesn't close all the way. With the child safety lock on, the door will open up when the vehicle is in motion, and when the door finally closes the door will not reopen.”
NHTSA complaint #814991, filed 1997-08“Air conditioner blower fan was making noises at low speed. Replaced by dealer under warranty, then after warranty expired, component failed again. Also, driver's side door latch failed, door would not close at all.”
NHTSA complaint #523269, filed 1997-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 7 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Taurus
289 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
269 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsVehicle speed control
61 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsExterior lighting
50 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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