Component Record

Ford Taurus 1995 Engine Problems

392 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1995 Ford Taurus - 33% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage392 complaints

392 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V390000Reported December 21, 2001 - 695,260 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 695,260 vehicles across all affected models.

97V019000Reported February 25, 1997 - 75,200 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 75,200 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train405 Electrical System99 Brakes98 Vehicle Speed Control86 Suspension77 Vehicle Structure60

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.