- The problem
- Miswired ground fault interrupter (gfi) receptacle in bathroom does not provide ground fault protection at that receptacle.
- The risk
- The miswired bathroom receptacle would not protect userfrom an electrical shock situation that could be avoided by a properly groundedground fault receptacle.
- The fix
- Authorized dealers will correctly rewire the ground fault interrupter receptacle for proper fault protection.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Fleetwood Taurus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1990 for the fuses and circuit breakers. For comparison, the 1989 has 2 and the 1991 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Taurus year, for its age
#220 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Fleetwood Taurus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Fleetwood Taurus recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
There is a leak coming from vehicle, and dealer can't determine where the anti-freeze leak is coming from. Dealer thinks leakage is coming from engine manifold. *Ak
Fleetwood Taurus: every year compared
All Taurus years1990 Fleetwood Taurus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Fleetwood Taurus | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 1990 Fleetwood Bounder | 13 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Pacearrow | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Southwind | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Flair | 3 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Jamboree | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Regal | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Cambria | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1990 Fleetwood Fleetwood | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus
Does the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus: fuses and circuit breakers (August 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 4, 1999 and the latest on February 4, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Fleetwood Taurus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fleetwood Taurus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Taurus years have the most complaints?
1993 (3), 1989 (2), 1991 (2). See every Fleetwood Taurus year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Fleetwood Taurus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data