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2012 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Taurus has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Taurus

Steering
16
Structure
15
Electrical
11
Lights
11
Engine
8
Other
5
Airbags
3
Brakes
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 28, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, severa...
Sep 10, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe rear backup camera is showing upside down. It is very difficult to see the blind spot area just ...
Aug 20, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2012 FORD TAURUS. WHEN YOU FIRST START THE CAR WHILE ITS STATIONARY, THE FCIM (FRONT CONTROL INTERFA...
Oct 28, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL DASHBOARD CONTROLS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. CONTROLS SUCH AS RADIO, VOLUM...
Jul 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETHE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND WITH NO LUCK OF DIAGNOSIS. BUT MY VEHICLE HAS LOST ALL ...
Sep 26, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE FCIM (FRONT C...
Jun 2, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED. TH...
Nov 16, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY 2012 FORD TAURUS SHO WAS BROUGHT INTO JONES WEST FORD IN RENO, NEVADA. IT WAS AT JONES WEST FOR A...
Nov 11, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE CONTROLS FOR MY HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CENTER CONSOLE WITH THE RADIO AND CLIMATE...
Sep 20, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD TAURUS SEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO BECAME INOPERABLE. AD...
Sep 4, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE KEYLESS START/STOP BUTTON IS OBSCURED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAN BE INADVERTENTLY TOUCHED WHI...

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