1996 Ford Taurus Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1996 Ford Taurus, 0% of the 825 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.
“When ever the vehicle runs through a puddle of water, the dashboard lights fail and engine completely shuts / cuts off. The vehicle can be instantly started back up by turning the ignition again. Dealer can't find solution.”
NHTSA complaint #845680, filed 1999-09Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Taurus
214 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
182 complaintsSteering
101 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
55 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsTires
28 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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