I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION A 2007 FORD TAURUS ISSUED TO ME AS A FLEET VEHICLE FROM MY EMPLOYER. I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH LESS THAN 6 MILES ON IT. OVER THE PAST 4 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 8 TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF TIMES IT WAS IN TAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AS I WOULD INITIATE THE TURN. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE S…
2007 ford Taurus electrical problems
moderate 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
ENGINE CRANKS EASILY BUT ACTS AS THOUGH THERE IS NO FUEL OR SPARK. GAUGES IN THE DASH START TO JUMP AND TICK. GENERALLY CAR STARTS AND RUNS FINE AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS AT STARTING. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING WEEKLY, ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK. *TR
VEHICLE ROUGH STARTED AND WAS SURGING AND DIED IN THE LANE OF A TWO LANE BUSY ROAD, HAD TO MANUALLY STEER THE VEHICLE OFF THE BUSY ROAD INTO A DRIVEWAY UNTIL HELP ARRIVED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THE KEY WAS THEN CYCLED 3 TIMES AND THE CAR STARTED. INCIDENT #2 11/25/2013, SAME SCENARIO, WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES WHEN KEY WAS RECYCLED 3 TIMES THE THIRD OR FOURTH T…
I HAVE A WATER LEAK ON MY PASSANGER SIDE FLOOR WHICH SHORTED OUT MY HEATER BLOWER I HAD NOTICED THE LEAK IT HAPPENED TONIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THEN WHEN I TURNED ON MY HEAT THE BLOWER STOPPED WORKING.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 ford Taurus?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 25 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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