Component Record

Ford Taurus 1996 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

21 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1996 Ford Taurus - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V151000Reported August 12, 1996 - 4,700 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 4,700 vehicles across all affected models.

98V067000Reported March 25, 1998 - 400 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 400 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine235 Power Train185 Steering109 Brakes80 Suspension62 Visibility59

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.