1987 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
The 1987 Ford Taurus has 83 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
83
Electrical System complaints
23%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTING PROPERLY THE PREVIOUS DAY WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE FIRE WAS UNDER THE HOOD, AND HAD TOTALLY BURNED UP UNDER THE HOOD.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1987 Ford Taurus have?
NHTSA has 83 complaints about the 1987 Ford Taurus electrical system — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.