Component Record

Ford Taurus 1990 Lighting Problems

7 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 1990 Ford Taurus - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

89V171000Reported October 13, 1989 - 2,900 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1989. The campaign covers an estimated 2,900 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine88 Vehicle Structure68 Steering56 Power Train45 Electrical System42 Air Bags41

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.