Complaints
1,597
Crashes
71
Fires
62
Injuries
74
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1252 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:111,160 mi
#2141 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:61,537 mi
Fires:2
#3126 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:83,110 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 252 | — | — | 111,160 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 141 | — | 2 | 61,537 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 126 | 4 | — | 83,110 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 91 | — | 11 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 70 | 2 | — | 69,199 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 63 | — | 12 | 89,763 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 41 | 34 | 1 | 112,133 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 37 | 4 | — | 41,658 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 34 | — | — | 108,055 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 31 | — | 1 | 112,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 28 | — | — | 106,392 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 26 | 4 | — | 116,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 24 | — | 2 | 50,228 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 20 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 19 | 1 | — | 142,644 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 4 | 2 | 104,844 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | — | 107,289 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | — | — | 111,182 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 16 | — | 10 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 13 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 4 | 85,800 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 12 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | 1 | — | 123,261 mi |
Transmission / Drivetrain
252
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,160
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
141
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
61,537
Automatic Transmission
126
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,110
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
91
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
11
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
70
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,199
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
63
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
89,763
Air Bags:Frontal
41
complaints
Crashes
34
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,133
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
37
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,658
Structure:Frame And Members
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,055
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,000
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,392
Fuel Pump
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
26
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,500
Engine & Cooling
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
50,228
Electrical System:Ignition
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,644
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
104,844
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,289
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,182
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
10
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,000
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
85,800
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,000
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,261
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1995 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 Ford Taurus has 1,597 NHTSA complaints, 71 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 252 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (252 complaints, avg 111,160 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (141 complaints, avg 61,537 mi); Automatic Transmission (126 complaints, avg 83,110 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,685 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Ford Taurus include 71 crash-related reports, 62 fire reports, 74 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Ford Taurus?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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