MYRModel Year Report

1995 Ford Taurus

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Ford Taurus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,208
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1987 1988: 341 complaints 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1,208 complaints 1995 1,208 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 584 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 271 complaints 2016: 81 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1991 1992: 694 complaints 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1,208 complaints 1995 1,208 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2003: 1,223 complaints 2003 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2006 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 584 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 271 complaints 2015 2016: 81 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1986 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1990 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1,208 complaints 1995 1,208 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1998: 545 complaints 1998 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2004 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2006 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 584 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2014 2015: 271 complaints 2016: 81 complaints 2016 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints

1995: 1,208 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986104
1987259
1988341
1989570
1990392
1991659
1992694
19931,565
1994931
19951,208
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001,195
20011,037
20021,426
20031,223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010204
2011187
201279
2013584
2014229
2015271
201681
201744
201847
201915

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

34% · 405 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

32% · 389 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer states that while driving without warning the engine started to smoke under the hood and the consumer was force to pull over. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-08

Electrical system

8% · 99 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, flames emitted from the hood, covering the windshield. The coolant warning light illuminated prior to the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-17

Also filed under Engine

The vehicle experienced an electrical fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-31

Engine compartment fire under the hood while driving, 25 MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-12

Service brakes

8% · 98 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

7% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Arriving home, I parked the car in our attached garage. I went into the garage and I noticed the smell of something hot or shorted coming from the engine compartment. I backed the car out of the garage and disconnected the battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-15

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-12-23Service brakes, hydraulic94V198000 The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 1,208 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    1996-05-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-30 Engine cooling fan fires
  4. I
    1996-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-26 Headlight failure
  5. I
    1996-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-15 Engine cooling fan fires
  6. R
    1997-03-31Engine and engine cooling97V019000 These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    1997-04-23Vehicle speed control97V025000 Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas…

    Remedy: Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    1999-01-18Structure98V323000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, district of columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    1999-08-09Recall queryClosed 2000-02-16 Front suspension spring
  10. R
    2001-12-28Engine and engine cooling01I011000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1995 Taurus/sable passenger vehicles…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. Ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    2002-12-28Engine and engine cooling01V390000 Vehicle description: Taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 405 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 389 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 99 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V198000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 97V019000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 97V025000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V323000 · Structure
  • Recall 01I011000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 01V390000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Ford Taurus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Taurus is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Taurus?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Taurus have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.