The 1992 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls, the most serious being an electrical protection issue on 3.8-litre models where a replacement fuse installed during a prior repair does not adequately protect the engine cooling fan circuit.
A separate structural concern affects the liftgate latch on wagon models: if the latch does not fully engage its primary position, the liftgate can swing open while driving, allowing passengers or cargo to fall out. On the compliance side, certain 3.8-litre models were built with incorrect engine control processors that cause the vehicle to fall outside exhaust emissions standards. There is also a labeling issue limited to Police and SHO trim Taurus models, where the French-language airbag information label was not installed as required.