Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Tl 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
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.
I have a1995 Ford tarus VIN 1falp52uxsa 308916 my left tail light is out. I bought a new bulb.I cant figure out how to get to the light to replace the bulb.I went to the 389 page owners manual.it does not tell you how change the bulb.I called for 18003923673. I spoke to miss anesha no. 3086. She could not find it in the manual. I asked her to find out how I change a simple bulb so I wont cause an accident or get a ticket. She said she didn't know how to fax me. She said she could not email me. She said she could not call me back or have anyone call me or faxor email me.I went to the internet for Ford while on the phone with anesha. And tried to register so I could submit my question. She could not do it and I could not do it. I t did not allow me to register a USA car. It would if I were in Canada and I could not do it. …
While driving the vehicle the headlights go out. Dealer has fixed and problem still exists. First occasion, dealer stated problem was fixed and when consumer came to pick up vehicle, found a dashboard light for the headlights was not lit, on the 3rd day of repair, dealer stated a wire had broken in the connector to the multi-function switch, this had been replaced 2 years prior, other electical components have failed including the door locks, seat belt buzzers, key left in ignition buzzer, courtesy light, and others, consumer told dealer that on one occasion while shutting the driver's door she could hear a noise that sounded like something was shorting out.
Consumer stated before buying vehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buying vehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road, also security system needed to be reset.
When it is hot and humid, the car will just die after running approximately 40 minutes. The car will usually restart after setting 5-15 minutes, but continues to die. The dash lights come on and all power is lost. Have had to many different mechanics, have diagnostics done on engine with no results. Am told that many similar incidents reported with Ford/Mercury vehicles.this happens more quickly when running the air conditioning. Have not been able to get problem diagnosed or fixed. I am afraid of making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic and the vehicle stopping.
When cruise control was set at 60 MPH, it would not disengage when stepping on brake pedal. Vehicle slowed down a little, but resumed speed as soon as driver took foot off brake pedal. Cruise control disengaged when using the switch. Brake switch was replaced a year and 1/2 ago for the same problem. However, the problem came back. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.
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.
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 investigations
Headlight failure
Excessive heat in an improperly manufactured circuit breaker within the headlight switch caused that circuit breaker to open for time periods of varying length to cool off.opening of the circuit breaker in this manner interrupts electric current flow to the headlights, shutting them off.headlight outages have ranger from brief flickers (less than one second) to greater than 20 seconds.over time, the outages grow in…
Headlight complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the lights of the 1995 Ford Taurus, 2% of the model year's 1,205 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Taurus headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 1995 Ford Taurus, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Taurus headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 105,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.