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1997 Ford Taurus
Electrical Problems
1997 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems
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- Alternator Failure
- Battery Drain
- Console Lights Turn Off/On
- Dome Light Stays On
- Key In Ingnition Indicator Stays On When Key Is Out
- Lights Not Working
- No Start Until Cooling Fan Stops
- Speedometer And RPMs Are Fluctuating
- Taillights Stopped Working
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Switch
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Horn
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Module
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Starter Assembly
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