1995 Ford Taurus Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 1,205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle over heated and caused the vehicle to cut off. The dealer was notified. While driving the vehicle over heated and caused the vehicle to cut off. The dealer was notified. Consumer has repaired so many things on this car and it still is not right. For instance radiator was repaired twice and it burned out. Water pump repaired and its still leaking. Electrical work done to tail lights. Tire equipment has silver treads coming out of them.”
NHTSA complaint #10015753, filed 2003-04, 150,000 miles“The left turn signal cannot be held in unless the wheels are pointed directly ahead. The dealer service department told me that the defect is inherent with this model car, the 1995 Ford Taurus.”
NHTSA complaint #10018959, filed 2003-05, 2 miles“1995 Ford tauras and the headlights have discolored so badly that it is very difficult to see at night. I have tried all types of plastic cleaners and nothing works. The only alternative is to replace the lens with new. I called Ford and they have no recall for this hazardous condition. I have also noticed other tauras' on the road with the same condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10129580, filed 2005-07“One of the bulbs in the high mounted brake light failed. When I opened the assembly, I discovered evidence of very high heat. One bulb was partially melted, as were the sockets for both bulbs. The bulbs were the factory originals. This clearly presents a danger of fire.”
NHTSA complaint #726881, filed 2000-08“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the hazard lights are wired incorrectly. He was on the side of the road when he discovered that both the hazard and turn signal lights were not working. The current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 4/2/08 the consumer stated in the icestorm wiper's iced up. Updated 04/02/08”
NHTSA complaint #10220437, filed 2008-03, 106,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 13 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 46 | 4% |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 87 | 7% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 27 | 3% |
| 1995 | 25 | 2% |
| 1994 | 50 | 5% |
| 1993 | 140 | 9% |
| 1992 | 13 | 2% |
| 1991 | 6 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 8 | 1% |
| 1988 | 6 | 2% |
| 1987 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Taurus
394 complaintsEngine cooling
352 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsBrakes
86 complaintsVehicle speed control
85 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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