2000 FORD Taurus Problems & Complaints
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SUSPENSION
406 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V332000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUTS WERE BENT WITH EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE SPRING COILS AND STRUTS. THE DEALER FAILED TO INDICATE IF THEY WOULD PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
May 09, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 FORD TAURUS DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH WITH MY WIFE AND SMALL CHILD, ON OUR WAY TO CHURCH, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING BROKE AND NEARLY PULLED OUR CAR INTO A GUARD RAIL AND OFF A BRIDGE. THIS HAPPENED SOMETIME IN 2004 AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER THE EXACT LOCATION ON HWY 59. IT'S A DAY I DOUBT I EVER FORGET. I REMEMBER THE MECHANIC TELLING ME A FRONT SPRING SHOULD NEVER FAIL. HE SAID THERE WERE NO CURRENT RECALLS, SO I WAS STUCK WITH THE BILL. I REMEMBER BEING FURIOUS WITH FORD NOT ONLY BECAUSE MY FAMILY NEARLY DIED, BUT BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T OWN UP TO SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. HERE IT IS NEARLY 12 YEARS LATER, AND I FOUND AN INVOICE FROM 2008 FOR NEW STRUTS AND SWAY BARS THAT COST ME NEARLY $1,000. I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THAT BILL WAS SOMEHOW RELATED TO WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MY SPRING BROKE IN 2004, BUT MAYBE NOT. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS, I FEEL IT IS TIME FOR THE RECALL TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OTHER FORD OWNERS, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE ARE ALL DEALING WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT TO FORD 1-800-392-3673 AND I BELIEVE MY NEXT STEP WITH BE THE FTC 1-877-382-4357. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS WRONG THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE RIGHT.
Feb 10, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND RUPTURED THE TIRE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN CALIFORNIA AND MOVED TO NEW ENGLAND 10 YEARS AGO, SO IT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO ROAD SALT. I CALLED FORD. THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. I READ THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE 1999-2000 FORD TAURUS FOR THIS PRECISE PROBLEM. IT IS VERY POSSIBLE I MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE OTHER COIL SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING AND NOT AS IN THIS OCCASION WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. MA 10/8 ....UPDATED 11/13/15 *BF *CN
Jul 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE COIL SPRING AND TIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, THE FRONT PASSENGERS COIL SPRING AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THEAPPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 10, 2014
CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A MONTH OR TWO. AFTER STARTING IT ONE DAY IN EARLY MARCH, OWNER HEARD SPRING ON THE FRONT, LEFT STRUT POP AND BREAK. THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION NOR HAD IT BEEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME. IN AN ATTEMPT TO TAKE IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, THE SPRING PUNCTURED TIRE. THE SET OF FOUR TIRES HAD BEEN RECENTLY PURCHASED BY OWNER. OWNER HAD TO PAY FOR TOW, BRAND NEW TIRE, AND BOTH FRONT QUICK STRUTS FOR VEHICLE PLUS LABOR COSTS. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON 7-15-2004 REGARDING INSTALLING PANELS TO PROTECT THE TIRES FROM THE EXACT TYPE OF DAMAGES INCURRED. DAHL FORD DEALERSHIP STATED THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO VEHICLE'S SPECIFIC VIN, SO, THEY WOULD NOT PUT THE PANELS IN NOR REPLACE DAMAGED COMPONENTS AT NO CHARGE. OWNER ADVISED DAHL FORD THAT THIS RECALL WAS SENT FROM ADVANCE AUTO PARTS ONLINE GARAGE SERVICES, SO, IT CANNOT BE TOO INVALID. OWNER ALSO WAS TOLD BY EMPLOYEES OF A LOCAL MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER THAT THE ISSUES FOR THE CAR SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE STATES WHERE THE DAMAGE TO STRUTS AND SPRINGS CAN OCCUR--FROM ROAD SALT--AND OWNER SPENT CLOSE TO $800 REMEDYING A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VIN DOES NOT INDICATE THAT THE PANELS WERE EVER INSTALLED AT AN EARLIER DATE, AND THE LACK OF DOING SO CAUSED THE EXACT TYPE OF ISSUE OUTLINED IN RECALL NUMBER 04S17. *TR
Sep 09, 2014
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
76 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DOWNHILL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND DRIVE OVER THE SIDEWALK, CRASHING INTO A SIGN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT ON THE CONTACT'S BEHALF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
Mar 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V266000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE THE SAME HEIGHT AND VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AND HIS FOOT ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 08/11/11.
Jun 24, 2011
WHEN DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES THE BRAKES BEGIN TO PULSATE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CARE INTO 2 MECHANICS AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT MY BRAKES LOOK FINE. *TR
Aug 08, 2010
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THE 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HAD ABS PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRMLY HE FELT A RUMBLING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND IT LOOKED TO BE OKAY. THE RUMBLING WAS ALSO AUDIBLE, THE HARDER ONE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE LOUDER IT BECAME. HE STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,5000.*AK
Apr 05, 2007
DT: LAST WEEK THE CAR WAS SERVICED, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND A ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. MAY 9 2005, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR END AND HE DISCOVERED THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ON HIS WAY TO THE DEALER, THE REAR BRAKES FROZE UP. THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN TO DEALER, THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE REAR TIRES OFF AND THE BRAKE DRUMS JUST FELL APART. *JB
May 13, 2005
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
76 complaints
AFTER GETTING THE CAR OUT OF THE BODY SHOP BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE TEMP GAUGE IMMEDIATELY WENT FROM NORMAL TO PAST HOT. ONCE COOLED, I ADDED COOLANT AND NOTICED THE COOLANT JUG HAD CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE HEAD/HEAD GASKET HAD CRACKED DUE TO THE OVERHEATING FROM LOSS OF COOLANT. AS A RESULT OF THE CRACKED HEAD, EXHAUST IS NOW ENTERING INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM, AND CAUSING COOLANT TO BOIL OUT, AND PUMP EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE CABIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM, AND THAT THE BLOWN ENGINE WAS NOT A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE MADE IT A POINT TO TALK TO EVERY TAURUS OWNER I CAN, AND MANY HAVE THE SAME EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE STRESS OF DRIVING, OR AN ACCIDENT, CAUSES THE COOLANT JUG TO CRACK AND LEAK OUT COOLANT. I PERSONALLY HAVE REPLACED 5 OF THESE JUGS SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF CRACKING ON THE BOTTOM AND COOLANT WOULD LEAK OUT. ONCE THIS STARTS, THE CAR OVERHEATS WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR DOES NOT HAVE COOLANT RUNNING ACROSS IT TO GET THE PROPER COOLANT TEMPERATURE. *TR
Aug 15, 2011
ON MAY 13, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:50 A.M. MY 2000 FORD TAURUS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CORPUS CHRISTI. I WAS ATTENDING MORNING MASS AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. IF NOT FOR THE SWIFT ACTION OF THE SECRETARY WHO CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE FIRE WOULD HAVE SPREAD FROM THE HOOD TO THE GAS TANK AND IT WOULD HAVE EXPLODED. MY CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS AND I WAS GRATEFUL THAT I WAS NOT IN THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. I HAVE ELDERLY PARENTS WHO ARE WITH ME ALL THE TIME AND SOME TIMES THEY STAY IN THE CAR WHILE I RUN IN TO GET THEM SOMETHING FROM THE STORE. MY CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND ONLY HAD 90,000 MILES ON IT. MY ALLSTATE INSURANCE DID PAY ME FOR THE VALUE OF THE CAR, HOWEVER, I NOW HAD TO BUY A NEW CAR AND I HAVE ACQUIRED A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $300 FOR FIVE YEARS, WHEN I HAD NO CAR PAYMENT ON MY FORD. I WANT TO FIND OUT WHY THIS FIRE STARTED. THE FIRE REPORT SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR WIRE. BUT, THEY USE THAT AS A DEFAULT REASON ON CAR FIRES. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS?? I NEVER HAVE EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS EVER BEFORE AND I AM WONDERING WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Jun 05, 2010
2000 FORD TAURUS SES V6 CAR STALLS WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. NEAR COLLISION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. REPAIR ESTIMATE IS $1500 AND THE DEALER SAID "THAT MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT'S A START". *TR
Jan 31, 2010
THE 2000 FORD TAURUS JUST STOPS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. SOME TIMES THE VEHICLE DOESN'T START AT ALL AND LEAVES US STRANDED WHERE WE ARE SITTING, FOR EXAMPLE: AT THE GROCERY STORE, THE CHURCH AND SOMETIMES AT HOME. THIS INCIDENT OCCURS VERY OFTEN AND WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND TO OTHER GARAGES BECAUSE OF THE UNCONCERNED PEOPLE FROM WHERE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PLACE WE BOUGHT IT FROM SAID THEY WOULDN'T HELP US BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. APPARENTLY THERE IS OR WE WOULDN'T HAVE TOWING BILLS AND HAVE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT ALL THE TIME. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR US. THE OWNER OF THE PLACE WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE DID MAKE THE COMMENT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT AND WE WHERE JUST COMPLAINING ABOUT SOMETHING THAT WASN'T THERE. AGAIN, WE HAVE BILLS FROM THE GARAGE, AS WELL AS BILLS FROM WHERE IS WAS PURCHASED SHOWING THE PROBLEM THAT APPARENTLY CANNOT BE FOUND EVEN FROM THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD US THE VEHICLE. THIS 2000 FORD TAURUS APPARENTLY HAS A PROBLEM AND SOLD ANYWAY. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AS IT DOES STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING IT DOWN THE ROAD AND AGAIN LEAVES US STRANDED AND WE ARE ELDERLY PEOPLE AND JUST WANTED TO PURCHASE AN AFFORDABLE CAR THAT WE COULD TRUST WITH SAFETY AND AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION THAT HAS GIVING US NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. ALSO, THE PLACE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM HAS NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL WITH US AT ALL ABOUT THE PROBLEM VEHICLE WE BOUGHT FROM THEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Jan 14, 2010
2000 FORD TAURUS SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND LOST CONTROL THEN WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RAMP AND INTO A DITCH. *NJ THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD OVERHEATED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BELT WAS REPLACED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE OFFICER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF ANTI-FREEZE ON THE GROUND UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0231-89)*JB UPDATED02/24/10 *BF
Aug 28, 2008
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AIR BAGS
74 complaints
Someone pulled out in front of me as I was slowing down to make a left turn. I T-boned their vehicle while going 35mph, resulting in a total loss for my 2000 Ford Taurus. (This was in 2018 so it was not a new car). My driver steering wheel airbag DID NOT deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. I still have chest pains when I sneeze and cough, even 4 years later (in November 2022, at time of writing), and in the last year (2021) received a cortisone shot in my left shoulder. I was offered a neck brace in the ambulance and was prescribed an arm sling in the hospital. I was diagnosed with whiplash. I believe I was given pain medication. Someone from the NHTSA in Indiana contacted me and we spoke briefly about it that week, so this may have been previously reported to this agency. I only found out this week that the 2000 Ford Taurus had a history of airbag issues, which is why I bring this up now. I think the car has already been scrapped, so no chance of examination unfortunately. As above, my safety was in jeopardy. Had I been going faster, I could have died. (Apparently someone DID die from a faulty Taurus front airbag.) I, to this day, have chest pain down to my elbows when I sneeze or cough. My doctor says it's a musculoskeletal strain. Ford has not issued recalls for airbags. The vehicle was declared totaled on scene by the police officer and then towed by a towing service. The towing service said the undeployed airbag was "a ticking time bomb" and really unsafe to attempt to repair. I sent pictures to the at-fault driver's insurance, so it was also inspected by insurance. I do not remember any seeing warning messages. I would have checked any unfamiliar warnings or dash lights. Side note: For number of injured, I think I was the only one to take an ambulance. At-fault driver first hesitated to call 911, but eventually did. There were two people in his car, including himself: driver, and passenger in front seat.
Nov 25, 2022
JUNE 2018 PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A CITY STREET BY MY GRANDDAUGHTER, NO THERE NO SIGNS OF A COLLISION. IT WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC.
Jun 18, 2019
TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE UNSAFE AIRBAGS AND THEY SEEMED TO FEEL AS IF IT WAS NO BIG DEAL AND TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX MY AIRBAGS.
Oct 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A PATCH OF SAND AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT TRAVELED AND CRASHED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 241,074. *TR
Apr 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THEIR VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A FENCE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MAUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. UPDATED 08/14/2012 *JS
Jul 03, 2012
+ 69 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
72 complaints
WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN, MY TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES & MY ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE UNTIL I RECOVER FROM THE TURN.
Jul 29, 2020
DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS AS IF IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING ABOUT TO HAPPEN TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SLIPPING OR ACTING UP PRIOR TO THIS. JUST GLAD THERE WAS NOT HEAVY TRAFFIC AS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD SCENARIO. AFTER RESEARCH HAVE FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THIS VEHICLE. WONDERING WHY FORD HAS NOT DOWN SOMETHING ABOUT IT. BOUGHT A FORD TAURUS BECAUSE WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A VERY SAFE CAR FOR A YOUNG DRIVER.
Feb 17, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AROUND 45, AND WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT AT ANY SPEED. *JS
May 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Sep 11, 2013
THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING AND APPARENTLY LOTS OF FORD TAURUS HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Jun 01, 2013
+ 67 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
65 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH AND I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS GAINING SPEED. I THEN SHIFTED IN TO NEUTRAL AND THE MOTOR BEGAN TO REV TO 4K RPMS. MY THROTTLE HAD GOT STUCK. I TAPPED THE PEDAL AND GOT IT TO STOP. TURNED AROUND AND PROCEEDED TO TAKE IT HOME AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS TIME PUSHING ME THROUGH A REDLIGHT.
Oct 14, 2016
ANOTHER CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, MY CAR SUDDENLY SPED UP TREMENDOUSLY AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE CAR USING THE BRAKES (THE ENGINE REVVED PAST 4 RPM!) I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT DID THE SAME THING (PAST 4 RPM!) THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP. EVEN THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE...THEY SAID THEY WILL NOT HONOR IT!!! ALTHOUGH I WAS IRRITATED THAT SOMEONE CUT ME OFF AND ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK, I LOOK AT IT AS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE. I WAS SECONDS AWAY FROM GETTING ONTO 610 IN HOUSTON RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CAN YOU IMAGINE IF THAT CABLE HAD SNAPPED THEN AND ME CAR ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND I WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP?!?! *TR
Sep 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTICS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 162,000. *TR
Jul 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESS THE BRAKE THE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND THE CONTACT DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V266000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,600.
Jan 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED. THE VEHICLE THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 60 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THERE WAS A CONCURRENT INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12033 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,769.
Dec 10, 2012
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
63 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH) AND WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE RELEASED FROM PARK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jun 29, 2012
I AM HAVING ISSUES EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V106000. I HAVE A 2000 FORD TAURUS WHERE THE THE STOMP LAMP MALFUNCTIONS WHEN USING THE BRAKES. WHEN I CALLED FUTURE FORD OF ROSEVILLE, CA IN THE AUTOMALL THEY LOOKED UP MY VIN # AND INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL IS NOT IN THEIR LIST FOR MY VEHICLE. BUT THAT THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE HAD THE STOP LAMP REPLACED ALREADY IN YEAR 2000 FOR THE SAME SYMPTOMS. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS AS FOUND IN THE NHTSA RECALL ARTICLE. THERE WAS NOT MUCH INTEREST IN MY PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. TO ME THIS APPEARS THAT THIS SHOULD APPLY TO MY CAR ALSO. TOO MUCH OF A COINCIDENCE TO HAVE THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL WITH THE SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL AND HAVING THE PART ALREADY REPLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD.
Jul 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT KNOB FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V075000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
May 11, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 2009. HE STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT KNOB INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS BROKEN. HE HAD TO UTILIZE PLIERS IN ORDER TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ALTHOUGH RECALL NUMBER 01V075000, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS SWITCH WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 75,000.
Jan 08, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V075000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS AVAILABLE.
Dec 10, 2009
+ 58 more complaints for this component
TIRES
41 complaints
2 MONTHS AGO ADVISED BY WALMART THAT TIRES WERE DRY ROTTING. 3 WEEKS AGO TOOK CAR IN TO MECHANIC AND WAS ADVISED TIRE WAS SEPARATING AND THAT ALL 4 TIRES NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO AGE AND DRY ROT. WENT BACK TO SAM'S CLUB BECAUSE I STILL HAD ABOUT 40% LEFT ON MY WARRANTY. THEY ONLY WOULD COVER THE ONE SEPARATING AND REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE OTHER 3 TIRES. TODAY, DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, THE TREAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE DAMAGING MY CAR BUT LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT. ALSO FOUND OUT THE TIRE WAS MANUFACTURED OVER ONE YEAR BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. PLEASE CRACK DOWN ON RETAILERS SELLING OLD TIRES AND NOT HONORING WARRANTES AND TELLING PEOPLE TO DRIVE ON DANGEROUS TIRES. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRE. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW UPDATED 11/02/2017*CN
Jun 30, 2015
EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, TREAD SEPARATION, POOR HANDLING, VIBRATION. *JS
May 01, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE HAD COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE T-RATED TIRES, SIZE 215/60/R16, THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS DAMAGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,005.
Apr 12, 2010
FRONT TIRES PURCHASED AT WALMART P215 60 16 DOUGLAS XTRATRAC. WITH LESS THAN 10000 MILES STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING IN CURVES AND TO A STOP, VIBRATES VERY BAD AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD WALMART LOOK AT THEM FOR A BROKEN BELT. THEY BALANCED THEM AND SAID THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. I DROVE THE CAR HOME ,THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE. I GAVE A TWO WEEK TRIAL THEY JUST GOT WORSE. I WENT BACK TO THEM AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION I HAD TO PURCHASE TWO NEW TIRES,(NOT DOUGLAS) I NOW HAVE UNIROYALS, THE PROBLEM IS GONE. I HAVE THE OLD TIRES, I WANT TO HAVE THEM LOOKED AT BY SOMEONE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TAKE THEM. IF OF GOVERNMENT HAS CONTROL OVER THIS TYPE OF THING WHY DON'T WE HAVE A PLACE TO GO TO FOR HELP. AND I AM TALKING ABOUT A BUILDING WITH PEOPLE IN IT. SO I CAN SHOW THEM THESE TIRES. OR ARE THESE PEOPLE PRODUCING THESE PRODUCTS PROTECTED BY THE RONALD REAGAN ACT? *TR
Feb 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE GENERIC O/P LT RS, SIZE 16/165/184 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HAMMERING NOISE FROM THE TIRE TREAD STRIKING THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE FIRESTONE TIRE SHOP AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COMPLAINED TO THE SHOP REGARDING THE NOISE AND ROUGH RIDE FROM THE TIRES BEFORE THEY FAILED. HE HAS ALL OF THE PAPERWORK, PICTURES, AND THE TIRES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000.
Oct 29, 2007
+ 36 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
37 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL BECAME STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Jul 09, 2014
CAR SPEED TOOK OFF BY ITSELF BURNED UP BRAKES TRYING TO GET HOME. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND MOTOR RACED, HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION. FOUND CRUISE CABLE OFF AT THROTTLE PUT CABLE BACK ON AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW CAR WILL NOT IDLE RIGHT. *TR
Nov 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUELLINE WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 175,000.
Oct 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY LOSE POWER. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO THE FAILURE AND WAS DESTROYED. A FIRE AND POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. EACH TIME HE CALLED THE DEALER, THE VOICEMAIL WOULD ANSWER AND THEN THE CALL WOULD DISCONNECT. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 189,000. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A POLICE REPORT FROM THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 10/24/07 *TR
Aug 15, 2007
DT: CONSUMER HAS 2000 FORD TAURUS. FUEL PUMP DIED IN MID MARCH. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD FOR TWO WEEKS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER BEFORE BURNING ETHANOL, AND WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE WAS MARKED FUEL FLEXIBLE SHE COULD BURN ETHANOL. BURNING ETHANOL WAS THE REASON THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE EMISSION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE AND DIE. THE CONSUMER SAID THIS HAPPENED IN HER DRIVEWAY. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR EMISSION LIGHT ON MAY 20TH. *AK THE STICKER ON THE INNER DOOR OF THE GAS TANK READ USE ETHANOL OR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. THE CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW FUEL PUMP BECAUSE IT WAS NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. *SC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A FLEX FUEL VEHICLE AND THAT IT HAD BEEN MIS-LABELED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY TO HAVE UNLEADED FUEL NOT ETHANOL. *JB
Jul 08, 2005
+ 32 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32 complaints
I CONTACTED FORD IN 2011 BECAUSE MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND EXPLODED. THEY WROTE ME A LETTER ASKING FOR RECEIPTS FOR OIL CHANGES AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. I HAD BOUGHT IT USED FROM REYNOLDS FORD IT HAD 1 OWNER. I DID HAVE IT FIXED BY PEOPLE NOT AT FORD AND OIL CHANGES NOT AT FORD . I BOUGTH A NEW CAR BUT THE FIRE WAS SCARY AND MY LIABILTY DOES NOT PAY FOR IT. I RECENTLY SAW ANOTHER CAR ON FACEBOOK IT LOOKED LIKE MY CAR IA SKED WHAT KIND OF CAR IS THAT THEY SAID A 2000 FORD TAURUS. I BLEIVE THAT THIS SHOULD OF BEEN RECALLED WHEN I TOLD THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS LUCKY I JUMPED OUT RIGHT AWAY OR I WOULD HAVE BURNED AND THANK GOD I HAD NO CHILDREN WITH ME. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU. PLEASE LET ALL OTHER FORD TAURUS OWNERS KNOW MY CAR HAD JUST HIT 200,000 MILES. I HOPE NO ONE GETS HURT. FORD SHOULD HAVE THE RECORDS OF THE PICTURES I SENT TO THEM. I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST ON A LOCAL STREET WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH BOARD I OULLED OVER FAST UNDID MY SEAT BELT AND GRAB MY PURSE AS SOON AS I DID THAT THE MOTOR EXPLODED AND WAS ON FIRE. WITNESS SAID THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY THE FIREMAN WERE THERE PRETTY FAST AND THEY BELIEVED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Jun 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STARTER AND SOLENOID FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Oct 14, 2014
WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 13 YEAR OLD SISTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, ON THE STREETS,ON CHRISTMAS EVE, GOING ABOUT 40 MPH, I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING AS IF PLASTIC WAS BURNING, I TURNED INTO A SHOPPING CENTER NEARBY, BUT WITH IT BEING CHRISTMAS EVE, IT WAS SO MANY CARS INSIDE THE SMALL STRUCTURED SHOPPING CENTER THAT WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE, I WAS UNCERTAIN IF IT WAS MY CAR SMOKING OR SOMEONE NEXT TO ME. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO THE NEXT OPEN PARKING SPACE, THIS GUY QUICKLY RAN UP TO MY CAR AND TOLD ME TO AND MY SISTER TO GET OUT BECAUSE AS I WAS DRIVING HE SAW FIRE BALLS COMING FROM THE UNDER MY CAR. AT THIS POINT IT WAS CLEAR THAT IT WAS MY CAR SMOKING VERY BADLY, I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS QUICKLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITH IN SECONDS. WE QUICKLY JUMPED OUT LEAVING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT DIDN'T DETERMINE A CONCRETE CAUSE BESIDES AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WHILE I WAS DRIVING NO KIND OF WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE THERMOSTAT DID NOT READ "OVERHEAT" OR ANYTHING. I HAD LIABILITY ON MY CAR. IT WAS A 2000 FORD TAURUS, BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY WOULDN'T PAY FOR ANYTHING. IF IT WASN'T FOR THAT GUY THAT RAN UP TO MY CAR AND TOLD ME AND MY SISTER TO GET OUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE BECAUSE WE DIDN'T SEE ANY FLAMES UNTIL I CUT THE CAR OFF. *LN
Jan 08, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WALKED TO THE BACK OF HIS HOME WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE BEFOREHAND AND HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
Jul 11, 2008
THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2000 FORD TAURUS FAILED. *TR
Oct 22, 2007
+ 27 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
32 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK INITIALLY BUT WOULD THEN INDEPENDENTLY UNLATCH AFTER SHE BEGAN DRIVING. THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Aug 24, 2010
THE SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT OF MY 2000 FORD TAURUS WILL NOT RELEASE ALL THE TIME. SOMETIMES PEOPLE HAVE TO CRAWL UNDER THE BELT TO GET OUT. I KNOW WEARING A SEAT BELT IS GOOD TO DO, BUT IT IS GETTING TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WHEN ONE HAS TO TRY TO CRAWL OUT WHEN IT WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. I HAVE A PAIR OF SCISSORS JUST IN CASE IT GETS TO THE POINT THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE SOME PEOPLE WHO WILL NOT WEAR THE BELT WHILE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THEY ARE WORRIED OF BECOMING TRAPPED IN THE CAR. *TR
Oct 26, 2009
SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT OR WHEN RETRACTED THE BELTS WILL NOT COME OUT. *TR
Mar 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROLLER IN THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT RELEASE. WHEN PASSENGERS WERE SEATED IN THE SEAT, THEY WERE UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,692.
Jan 30, 2008
REAR SEAT BELTS IN CAR LOCKED AND WERE UNUSABLE. THIS HAPPENED WITH BOTH SHOULDER BELTS IN THE REAR, AND WAS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR TRANSPORTING CHILDTRN..
Mar 28, 2007
+ 27 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
29 complaints
2000 FORD TAURUS ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DEFECTIVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH *CN THE CONSUMER'S SON INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED THE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE POWER WINDOW SWITCH. THE WINDOW CLOSED AROUND HIS HEAD AND NECK PREVENTING HIM FROM CALLING TO HIS MOTHER. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE HER SOME WAS IN TRAPPED, BECAUSE SHE WAS CLEANING THE SNOW FROM THE CAR. THE CONSUMER FINALLY NOTICED HER SON IN DISTRESS AND ATTEMPTED TO RESUSCITATE HIM. MOMENTS LATER, SHE RUSHED HIM TO THE HOSPITAL. AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW SYSTEM, HER SON SUFFERED SEVERE AND PERMANENT INJURIES. *JB
Dec 08, 2014
MY DAUGHTER IS A GRAD STUDENT WHO COMMUTES FROM MICHIGAN CITY, IN TO CHICAGO, IL 3 TIMES A WEEK IN THE EVENINGS. ON OCTOBER 7TH 2009 SHE LEFT SCHOOL AND TURNED ON WIPERS THE WORKED FOR A SECOND THEN STOPPED. WE NOTICED THAT A FUSE WAS BLOWN REPLACED IT AND THEY WORKED FOR A SECOND WE REPLACED THE BLOWN FUSE ONE MORE TIME AND THE WIPERS WORKED AS BEFORE UNTIL THE FUSE WAS BLOWN AGAIN. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL FOR 2000 FORD TAURUS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. *TR
Oct 12, 2009
I HAVE A 2000 FORD TAURUS SE AND MY WIPER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY I WENT ON THE WEB AND NOTICE THAT FORD HAD A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE THAT CAME FROM THE CHICAGO PLANT AND WAS BUILT DURING THAT TIME PERIOD BUT THEY SAY MY VIN # ISN'T IN THE RECALL SO I ASKED FOR THE PART NUMBER THAT WAS UNDER QUESTION BECAUSE IT'S NOT IN STONE THAT THEY COULDN'T MAKE A MISTAKE WITH MY VIN # OR IT WOULDN'T BE A RECALL IN THE FIRST PLACE, WHICH THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME. AND WHAT IS THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY OF THESE VEHICLE SINCE THE WASN'T PUBLICIZE AND HOW MANY OF US FORD OWNER WAS TOLD OUR VIN NUMBER ISN'T RECOGNIZE TO SAVE THEIR COST. *TR
Oct 02, 2009
FIRST HAD FLUID ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR,COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE IT CAME FROM THEN BLOWER FAN STOPPED WORKING. HAS BEEN OUT FOR OVER A WEEK. WINDOW FORMS IDC AND CAN NOT EVEN SEE OUT OF IT! *TR
Dec 09, 2008
LEAKING HEATER CORE LEADING TO ENGINE OVER-HEATING REFER TO RECALL #03V087000 AND COMPLAINT #10184014 *TR
Sep 10, 2007
+ 24 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
22 complaints
THIS EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY 2000 TAURUS: REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JAN 28, 2015 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V040000 COMPONENT(S): STRUCTURE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 194,889 ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL EXPAND DETAILS CLOSE 5 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS EXPAND MANUFACTURER: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2013 FORD TAURUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED DECEMBER 1, 2009, TO JULY 31, 2010, AND 2011-2013 LINCOLN MKS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED JUNE 1, 2011, TO OCTOBER 31, 2011. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING MAY UNSEAT, RESULTING IN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION AFTER ACTUATION. CONSEQUENCE: IF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING IS UNSEATED, THE DOOR MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. REMEDY: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AND EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 16, 2015. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS 15S02. NOTES: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. REQUEST RESEARCH HELP REFINE/NEW SEARCH SELECT ONE OR MORE AREAS TO SEARCH, THEN ENTER UP TO 25 NHTSA IDS SEPARATED BY COMMA, SLASH (/) OR NEW LINE. HELP RECALLS INVESTIGATIONS COMPLAINTS SERVICE BULLETINS NHTSA ID'S15V040. *TR
Feb 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STEERED ABNORMALLY TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED CORROSION ON THE FRAME NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 145,000. UPDATED11/29/11 *BF UPDATED 02/29/12
Oct 27, 2011
WHEN IT RAINS I GET PUDDLES OF WATER ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING, THE BLOWER MOTOR HAS RUSTED OUT. WATER APPEARS TO BE COMING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD INTO THE CABIN FILTER AREA AND THEN DRIPPING THROUGH UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA. *TR
Mar 11, 2010
2000 FORD TAURUS SE. I HAVE HAD A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH FOR A YEAR NOW ANY TIME IT RAINS. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT BOTH PASSENGER FLOOR AND FLOOR BEHIND PASSENGER SEAT IS SOAKED AFTER A GOOD RAIN. IT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE NEAR THE BLOWER. *TR
Nov 15, 2009
PASSENGER FOOT WELL FILLS WITH WATER DURING HARD RAINS. *TR
Dec 01, 2008
+ 17 more complaints for this component
STEERING
17 complaints
Vehicle Has A Heavy Power Steering Fluid Leak!!! Will Be Taking It To The Shop To Diagnose The Concern!!! I Was Checking To See If There Were Any Campaigns Or Recalls Reported!!!
May 06, 2024
AS I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT I HEARD A BRIEF FAINT WINE AND MY VEHICLE FROZE. I COULD TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF AND SHIFT IT INTO GEAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AWAITED A TOW TRUCK. WE CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER HOPING FOR THE BEST BUT NO LUCK. THE CAR STILL SITS. *JS
Dec 02, 2014
AFTER BEING PARKED IN GARAGE ALL NITE I NOTICED THE FLOOR WAS WET AS I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE FOR WORK. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND POWER STEERING FLUID AND NOTICED THE POWERING FLUID WAS LOW AND REPLACED THE FLUID THAT HAD LEAKED OUT. A FEW DAYS LATER MORE POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE RACK AND PINION. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM OR HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL? *TR
Sep 19, 2013
2000 FORD TAURUS. TIE ROD. *MC *TR
Jun 19, 2007
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING SHE WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND THE VEHICLE MADE A HORRID NOISE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STEER TO THE RIGHT. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. HER HUSBAND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK
Dec 01, 2005
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,TIRES
12 complaints
I HAVE A 2000 FORD TAURUS THAT HAS HAD 2 RIGHT FRONT COILS SPRINGS BREAK WITHIN A FIVE YEAR PERIOD. BOTH INCIDENTS RESULTED IN A TORN SIDE WALL ON THE TIRE.
Mar 27, 2010
I HAVE A 2000 FORD TAURUS AND THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE ABOUT A 1 1/2 YEARS AGO AND NOW THE REAR SPRING ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS BROKE. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM TO FIX THE CAR. I UNDER STAND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. WHY IS IT FORD WON'T ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS JUST AS BAD AS THE TOYOTA'S PROBLEM. I HAD TO PAID TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED. IN FACT IT IS IN THE SHOP NOW GETTING NEW REAR SPRINGS PUT ON IT. THERE IS ONLY 67,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *TR
Mar 15, 2010
BROUGHT 2000 FORD TAURUS IN TO REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE TIRES REPLACED. REC'D PHONE CALL THAT BOTH REAR STRUT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND THEY WOULD NOT PUT TIRES ON BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE OF SPRINGS POKING INTO TIRES & CAUSING ACCIDENT. SO STRUTS NEED TO BE FIXED FIRST TO THE TUNE OF $1000, WHICH I DON'T HAVE. APPARENTLY, THIS IS COMMON IN TAURUSES, AND FORD SHOULD BE OFFERING TO PAY SOME OR ALL OF THE REPAIRS. *TR
Jul 02, 2008
REAR LEFT COIL SPRING IN 2000 FORD TAURUS BROKE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. FRACTURED END OF SPRING CUT GROOVE IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE UNTIL TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK
May 07, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 10 MPH SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A NEARBY REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,282. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MAKING NOISES, AND THE CONTACT WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT GETTY SERVICE THE WRONG PART ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WALLS FORD AND THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE REPAIRED REAR STRUTS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THE SWAY BAR LINKS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 05/04/07*TR
Mar 30, 2007
+ 7 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES 30 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED. NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR. THE CAR WAS NOT RUNNING. THE FIRE WAS UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE FIRE WAS SEEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THEY ARRIVED SHORTLY AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD, AND UP INTO THE DASH WAS BURNED AND MELTED. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Oct 17, 2011
DT: THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED, THERE WAS NO SOUND. IF THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, IT WILL NOT START BACK UP AFTER BEING SHUT OFF. *JB
May 17, 2005
UPON STARTING VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER CONTROL MODULE NOT BEING CALIBRATED ENOUGH AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING.*AK
Oct 01, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SAW COUPLE OF SPARKS SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND OCCURRED A FIRE. NLM *JG
Apr 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES TO GET THE IGNITION CHECKED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NLM *TT
Mar 27, 2002
+ 2 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
7 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS (BELOW 20 DEGREES). ONCE SHE WAS ABLE TO OPEN IT, SHE WOULD HAVE TO HOLD IT WITH HER LEFT HAND AND DRIVE WITH HER RIGHT BECAUSE IT WOULD TAKE SUCH A LONG TIME TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. MOST RECENTLY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ALSO EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. SHE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,408. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,000. UPDATED 02/13/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HELD THE DOOR WITH HER RIGHT HAND, AND DROVE WITH HER LEFT HAND. UPDATED 02/16/10
Jan 26, 2010
WE HAVE TWO FORD TAURUS' AND BOTH HAVE THE SAME DOOR LATCH PROBLEM. BOTH ARE YEAR MODEL 2000. THE ISSUE IS THAT WHEN OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES DROP TO THE LOW 20 DEGREE AREA AND BELOW, THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH. WE FOUND THIS OUT THE FIRST TIME BY HAVING THE DOOR FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. I'VE DONE SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY PEOPLE GOING AT LEAST AS FAR BACK AS 1999, AND FORWARD TO AT LEAST THE 2004 MODEL YEAR. I COULD PUT A TON OF LINKS TO SITES WHERE PEOPLE ARE ASKING FOR HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY'RE EASY TO FIND. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT COULD PUT PEOPLE AT RISK OF AN INJURY. IN ORDER TO GET THE DOOR LATCH TO WORK PROPERLY REQUIRES THAT HEAT BE APPLIED AND THEN THIS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY BAND AID. THE DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT FUNCTION AS SOON AS THEY GET COLD AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT WILL EITHER CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR CREATE A SITUATION WHERE AN OCCUPANT IS NOT PROTECTED DURING A CRASH. *TR
Feb 19, 2008
DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH WILL NOT KEEP DOOR SHUT IN VERY COLD WEATHER. *TR
Jan 13, 2008
CAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT REMAINS ON AND DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT SECURE WHEN CAR IS PLACED INTO GEAR AND MOVED. YOU MAY PRESS LOCK MECHANISM ON THE DOOR, BUT LOCKS WILL UNLOCK AGAIN ALMOST INSTANTLY. I BELIEVE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH. IT MAY BE ONE OR ALL FOUR DOORS CAUSING THIS LACK OF SECURITY. *NM
May 19, 2006
RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOORS (ACTUATORS) FAILED
Jun 07, 2005
+ 2 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
7 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES TO REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ALL THE LUG NUTS HAD SHEAR OFF. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *JB
Dec 17, 2004
SLIGHT NOISE AND VIBRATION BUT COULD NOT LOCATE WHERE FROM IN THE CAR. RONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. ALL STUDS WERE BROKE.*AK
Nov 29, 2004
VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR TIRE FELL OFF . MR WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ON THE DECELERATION RAMP TO A PLAZA THE LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF. THE WHEEL WENT INTO THE PARKING AREA, STRUCK A VEHICLE THEN BOUNCED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE WHEEL CAME TO REST BETWEEN THE TWO VEHICLES (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NLM
Oct 08, 2003
ON LEFT REAR WHEEL, THE NUT WHICH HOLDS THE TIRE TO THE SPINDLE SPUN OFF OF THE AXLE/SPINDLE ASSEMBLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE ENTIRE WHEEL/DRUM ASSEMBLY PARTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND BOUNCED OFF DOWN THE ROAD AS I WAS DRIVING. *NLM MAJOR MECHANICAL FAILURE IN THE PARTS WHICH ARE MACHINED NOT TO COME LOOSE, BUT ADDITIONALLY THERE ARE NO SAFETY MECHANISMS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN TO OTHER DRIVERS OR OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE.
Mar 08, 2003
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE BROKE AND THE WHEEL ROCKS BACK AND FORTH.PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH
Nov 29, 2002
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
2000 FORD TAURUS WILL CREEP WHILE STOPPED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WILL DO THAT AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT AND THERE IS NOT A RECALL. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THAT IS TRUE. *KB
Jan 16, 2008
2000 TAURUS RECALL - FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELDS FOR VEHICLES IN CORROSION STATES CUSTOMER IS REQUESTING TO BE TAKEN OFF MAILING LIST**CC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE SHIELDS WERE NOT NECESSARY, BECAUSE SHE DOES NOT LIVE IN A STATE WHERE THE RECALL APPLIES. *JB
Jul 19, 2007
LETTER FROM A COMPANY WANTING TO EXTEND AUTO WARRANTY WHICH MY DEALER FORD SAYS IS A SCAM SINCE THEY DO NOT HONOR THEM NOR FORD.COMPANY CALLED NATIONAL PROGRAMS HEADQUARTERS AT 11039 MANCHESTER RD ST.LOUIS,MO. 314-965-9008. *AK
May 14, 2004
YEAR: 2000 MAKE:FORD:TAURUS RECALL DATE:03/21/2001. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****769302
Nov 05, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EQUIPMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE IS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER SCARED TO DRIVE CAUSE THEY HAD TWO ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT. MR
Oct 16, 2002
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED RESULTING IN NEAR FIRE WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE EMISSION VALVE. *TS THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ON THE SECOND TRY IS WHEN THE EXPLOSION WAS HEARD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IT SHATTERED INTO LARGE FRAGMENTS AND SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE, 2 WEEKS LATER THE EMISSIONS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOL THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND UPON EXAMINATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE EMISSIONS VALVE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE EXPLOSION OR WAS THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO FAIL. *JB
Sep 29, 2005
THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT DID NOT HAVE GAS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. *AK THERE WAS A FUEL RECALL AND A FUEL MODULE WAS INSTALLED. THERE WERE MANY ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE AND IF IT DID START, IT RAN ROUGH. THE VEHICLE DIED ON MANY OCCASIONS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IT NEEDED GAS. THE GAS GAUGE FAILED N TWO OCCASIONS. *SCC *JB
Aug 22, 2003
2000 FORD TAURUS DIES DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN IT DID START, IT DIED ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD RUN ROUGH, AND THE GAS GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE FUEL MODULE WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE FUEL PUMP SENDER, UNDER DASH GAUGE MODULE, AND THE #2 SENSOR. *SCC *JB
Jul 28, 2003
FUEL PUMP AND FUEL RELATED INCIDENCES THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. OIL GASKET PROBLEMS, VARIOUS OTHER IDIOSYNCRASIES.*JB
Feb 28, 2003
INITIALLY NOTICED A FUEL ODOR AT THE BEGINNING OF NOV. 2000. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. IN FEBRUARY, I MENTIONED MY SLEEPINESS AND HEADACHES WHEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR LONG LENGTHS OF TIME TO MY EMPLOYER AND THEY THOUGHT THERE MIGHT BE A CO PROBLEM. WE PLACED A CO TUBE IN CAR AND IT WAS DIRTY WITHIN 72 HOURS. WENT TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP (HILLER) AND THEY HAD 2 OTHER 2000 FORD TAURUS IN SHOP WITH SAME PROBLEM. DEALER WASN'T EXACTLY SURE WHAT PROBLEM WAS WITH CAR. FORD REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND SAID THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF PROBLEM. STILL WAS SLEEPY AND NAUSEOUS/HEADACHY. FORD DEALER SAID THAT FORD WILL NOT DO ANY MORE FOR ME. PUT NEW CO TUBE ON CENTER VENT AND THAT TOO BECAME DIRTY. DEALERSHIP STILL WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING AND TOOK TUBE AS EVIDENCE. I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT CO METER FROM HARDWARE STORE AND THE READING WENT OVER 300 AND ALARM SOUNDED. CALLED DEALER ON MON 03/26/01 AND THEY WOULD NOT TALK TO ME AND REFUSE TO GIVE ME NAME/NUMBER OF DISTRICT MANAGER. I AM WORRIED THAT IF NOTHING IS DONE, THAT MYSELF OR THE NEXT OWNER COULD CAUSE AND ACCIDENT OR WORSE, BE KILLEDFROM FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL.*AK
Mar 26, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
SECOND REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS INVOLVING 2000 TAURUS. *MR THE GEAR WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT A HIGH EFFORT INTO TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF REVERSE. THERE WAS A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SC
Jul 30, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. *AK THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD COME ON AND STAYED ON AFTER WIGGLING THE BRAKE SWITCH, IT STARTED TO WORK (FOR 6 MONTHS), THEN ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT LOCKED AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS AND WAS ABLE TO START, BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED IN PARK. *SCC *JB
Dec 10, 2003
BRAKE LIGHT AND SHIFT INTERLOCK FAILURE HAD BEEN RECALLED ONCE AND 'FIXED' IN 2002; SWITCH FAILED AGAIN AND REPLACED AGAIN. *LA
Dec 06, 2003
SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED. OWNER WOULD NEED TO TURN VEHICLE OFF AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO START. APPARENTLY, THIS ALSO AFFECTS OPERATION OF REAR TAILLIGHTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Sep 17, 2002
VEHICLE WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. SECONDLY, BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF.*AK
Mar 15, 2002
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEATS
6 complaints
THE HEADREST DESIGN CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN THE DRIVER TURNS HER HEAD TO CHECK TRAFFIC AT THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Sep 12, 2001
THE DRIVER HAS DIFFICULTY SEEING OVER THE HEAD REST ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE CONSUMER IS 5'2" AND USES A CAR SEAT WHICH RAISES HER 2 INCHES, SHE BELIEVES THE CONFIGURATIN OF THE VEHICLE INTERFERS WITH VIEWS AT DIFFERENT SEEING LEVELS. NLM
Jun 13, 2001
HEADREST IN REAR OF VEHICLE ARE TOO TALL. IT'S BLOCKING VISIBILITY ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE.*AK
Jun 11, 2001
CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST WAS TOO BIG. IN ORDER TO LOOK AROUND TO MAKE SURE TRAFFIC WAS CLEAR IN VIEW OF LOOKING INTO MIRRIOR SHE HAD TO TURN HER WHOLE BODY AROUND. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
May 04, 2001
CONSUMER REMOVED HEAD RESTS, SINCE CONSUMER IS ONLY 5 FEET TALL, SHE COULD NOT SEE OUT THE REAR WINDOW DUE TO THE HEAD RESTS BEING TOO HIGH, DEALER STATED THERE ARE NO SMALLER HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT CAN FIT INTO HOLES THAT HOLD THE HEAD RESTS. *SLC
Jan 31, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
DT: TOOK 2000 FORD TAURUS TO THE MECHANIC FOR SERVICE, AND THEY SAID NEW SPARK PLUGS WERE NEEDED. FORD DEALER REPLACED ANOTHER PART ON THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, WHEN IT GETS UP TO 40-50 MPH IT LURCHES 2 0R 3 TIMES.*AK
Jun 17, 2005
AFTER GETTING RECALL 01V075000 REPAIRS DONE FOR PEDAL EXTENDERS CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT DUE TO THIS RECALL.CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Apr 24, 2002
BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUOUSLY STAY ON, ALSO, HAS AFFECTED CRUISE CONTROL CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Jan 31, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. SUDDENLY VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, HOT PLASTIC FROM THE DASH WAS FALLING ON THE LEG OF THE DRIVER, ALSO, DRIVER'S SHOE AND SOCK CAUGHT ON FIRE; VEHICLE LEFT ROAD INTO A FIELD AND STRUCK A TREE. STATE PATROL ARRIVED TO ASSIST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
2000 TAURUS SE GAS GAGE STOPPED WORKING IN 2003. [XXX]. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS TO HAPPEN IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE. IT SEEMED SO UNUSUAL THAT I HOPED IT WAS UNDER A RECALL. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Feb 22, 2005
THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT ALWAYS READ PROPERLY. ERRATIC READINGS.*AK
Sep 30, 2004
FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC. SAYS THE TANK IS EMPTY AT TIMES, WHEN IN FACT IT IS FULL. IS THERE A RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM? *LA
Nov 12, 2003
GAS GAUGE READS IMPROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 12, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO SHUT OFF, WHICH REQUIRED THE BATTERY CABLE TO BE DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE EVENT THAT THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS, HIGH BEAMS, AND FOG LIGHTS SHORT OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 22, 2019
2000 FORD TAURUS. DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS AND ALL RUNNING-PARK LIGHTS FAILED. PARKED CAR AND IDLED WHILE TRYING DIFFERENT HEADLIGHT SWITCH POSITIONS. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, LIGHTING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. DEALER (OF COURSE) COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS NOR CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. FACTORY CUSTOMER SUPPORT WAS CONTACTED, AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE CALL-BACK. *NM
Aug 31, 2005
TAIL LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME JUST LIKE SOME ONE IS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 01, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE AT TIMES. GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BUT ENGINE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE GETTING FUEL. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS -- HITTING ACCELERATOR -- ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY "CATCH" AND LURCH FORWARD. SEEMS TO BE A THROTTLE PROBLEM, BUT FORD DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS. EVEN THOUGH CAR FALLS IN RECALL RANGE FOR 2000-2003 TAURUSES WITH "STICKY" THROTTLES (RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2013), DEALER SAYS IT IS "NOT ON RECALL LIST." OVER 450,000 VEHICLES ARE -- BUT APPARENTLY MINE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. SEEMS LIKE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO ME. YOU'RE DRIVING IN A 55 MPH ZONE AN SUDDENLY YOUR CAR SLOWS TO 20 MPH NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. THEN AFTER 20 SECONDS IT SUDDENLY TAKES OFF? NOT GOOD. *TR
Oct 28, 2016
VEHICLE WILL NOT DECELERATE, EXCEEDING 30 TO 40 MILES WITHOUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL. RPMS AT APPROXIMATELY 1400. THERE IS ALSO GAS FUMES WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIX. *TT
Jun 12, 2002
WHILE MAKING A STOP AT A LIGHT AND WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE IDLED HIGH AND STALLED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER HAD NO REPLACEMENT. *AK
Jul 24, 2000
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND WATER ACCUMULATES ON THE FLOOR IN MY 2000 FORD TAURUS LX. SEE COMPLAINT #: 03V087000. *TR
May 11, 2009
PASSENGER FLOORBOARD IS FILLING UP WITH WATER ONLY WHEN IT RAINS. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER CORE, HEATER CORE CAUSING AND WEATHER STRIP REPLACED BY MIDAS AND RAINHAT AND WEATHER STRIPING REPLACED BY FORD BUT IT STILL LEAKS. *TR BLOWER MOTOR SHORTED OUT BECAUSE OF WATER.
Mar 04, 2008
THE OUTSIDE MIRROR ON DRIVERS DOOR HAS STARTED FALLING OFF. THE DOORS ON DRIVERS SIDE ARE VERY HARD TO SHUT. THE CAR IS BEGINNING TO SHAKE WHEN DRIVE. I FEEL LIKE THIS CAR HAS BEEN WRECKED BEFORE. DT
Oct 23, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND IS OUT AGAIN. THE ABS BRAKES FAILED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Jun 26, 2002
THERE WERE TWO INCIDENTS WHERE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED (10MPH) ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AND ENGINE MADE VERY STRONG NOISE. AFTER STOPPING AND MOVING TO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE MADE EVEN A LOUDER SQUEAKING NOISE. AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING THE CAR ALL WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED TWICE OVER THE LAST MONTH AND CONCERNS ME ABOUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I WERE DRIVING IN ON HIGHWAY AT A HIGHER SPEED. THE DEALER TRIED TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT IDENTIFY IT AND DOES NOT KNOW THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Nov 28, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET WHILE IT WAS RAINING AT THAT EVENING. SHE WAS GOING DOWN A MOUNTAIN HILL AND VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE TO LEFT INTO THE CROSS LANE. SHE APPLIED BRAKES, AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THEN, SHE SLAMMED INTO A MUD ENBANKMENT. STARTED VEHICLE UP, AND SHE DROVE AWAY TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A WEEK BEFORE THAT INCIDENT, SERVICE DEPARTMENT KEPT VEHICLE FOR FIVE DAYS. MECHANIC GAVE HER SERVERAL PAGES OF INVESTIGATION OF VEHICLE, AND TOLD HER THAT SHE HAD TO USE SUMMER BLEND GASOLINE SO THAT HER VEHICLE WOULDN'T STALL. *AK
Sep 13, 2000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL ODOR HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE 2012. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/09/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH AT TIMES. ALSO THE TIRES SPIN WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 08/30/2017*JS
Feb 02, 2017
BROKEN SPEED CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN IN THE SAME PLACE AS PICTURED IN MANY ONLINE PHOTOS AS BEING RECALLED YET THE FORD DEALER SAYS THIS CAR IS NOT COVERED. SAME THING HAPPENED WITH A 1997 FORD EXPLORER WITH BROKEN SWAY BAR LINK. DOES ANYONE RESEARCH THE RECALLS, THEY ARE NOT COMPLETE. THE NHTSA IS NO BETTER THAN THE BBB. JUST A COMPLAINT BLOG.
May 20, 2016
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE SUBFRAME THAT HELD THE TWO REAR TIRES WAS ALSO RUSTED AND FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CHANGE THE REAR TIRES MORE FREQUENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.
Jun 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND DRIVE SHAFT FRACTURED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,777.
Sep 14, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE USED FOR VERY LITTLE MONEY, I HAD A LOT OF WORK DONE INCLUDING SOME BRAKE WORK. THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE MY SON IN LAW WAS SLOWING TO EXIT AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. MY SON IN LAW DROVE THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD, INTO A CITY PARK TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I SPOKE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS. ALL OF THEM INSISTED THAT THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD NOT FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE, WHO IS NOT A MECHANIC, AGREED WITH THE MECHANICS THAT A TOTAL FAILURE WAS IMPOSSIBLE. THIS FRIEND SAID HE WOULD DRIVE THE CAR FOR A WHILE TO PROVE TO ME THAT MY SON IN LAW MUST HAVE MISTAKENLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR INSTEAD OF THE GAS. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, HE HAD AN IDENTICAL EXPERIENCE - TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. FORTUNATELY, IT HAPPENED AS HE WAS PARKING THE CAR AND WAS ALREADY MOVING VERY SLOWLY. AFTER THAT I HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED SINCE IT WAS THE ONLY MAJOR PART IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THAT HAD NOT YET BEEN REPLACED. AGAIN, I SPOKE WITH MORE MECHANICS, INCLUDING SOME FORD DEALERSHIP MECHANICS. THEY DID NOT THINK THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD CAUSE A TOTAL FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT COME UP WITH ANYTHING THAT COULD DO THIS. WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AGAIN. I WAS ALREADY WORRIED THAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT NOT BE SOLVED, SO WE HAD BEEN DRIVING EXTRA SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY. I COULD NOT IN GOOD CONSCIENCE SELL OR TRADE THIS VEHICLE SO I TOOK IT TO SOMEONE WHO COULD HELP ME DISMANTLE THE CAR BEFORE JUNKING IT TO MAKE SURE IT DID NOT RETURN TO SERVICE. *TR
Mar 21, 2014
WHEN DRIVING DOWN STREET ABOUT 25MPH, I WENT TO STOP A STOP SIGN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. I CHECKED FLUID LEVEL AND WAS FULL. THEN TOOK TO SHOP WHERE THEY HAD NO ANSWERS FOR WHY IT HAPPENED. SINCE THEN I DROVE HOME AND NOW THERE'S NO BRAKES AT ALL. WE CHECKED FOR BROKE LINES AND REPLACED CALIBERS AND STILL NO PEDAL. I'VE HAD BRAKES BLEED TOO. *TR
Feb 17, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
RAN TWO ERRANDS. GOT BACK IN CAR, STARTED UP, PUT IN GEAR AND NOTHING. MADE WHIRRING NOISE, BUT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR. COULD NOT BACK UP, GO FORWARD, NOTHING. *TR
Apr 02, 2012
WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALER COUILD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE FROM DRIVE WHILE STOPPED AT SIGNAL. *YH
Apr 16, 2001
CHILD SEAT
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A DOREL SAFETY 1ST, ALPHA OMEGA ELITE CHILD SEAT. MANUFACTURED ON 3/2/2011. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOCK, WHICH FASTENS TO THE LATCH UNLOCKED ON ITS OWN DUE TO THE WEBBING TEARING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.
Aug 22, 2011
BRITAX MODEL # E90644, DOM 03/28/2003. CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO RECALLS 04C002000 FOR THE HARNESS STRAP. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK
Oct 05, 2004
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHEN DRIVING BELOW 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURS AT LEAST FOUR TIMES PER DAY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. SHE STATED THAT THE 1999 FORD TAURUS HAS SAFETY RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT LINES. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE SAFETY RECALLS TO INCLUDE THE 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 115,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 23, 2007
VEHICLE ACCELERATES MOSTLY AT SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH, ENGINE REVVS. CONSUMER HAS TO BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN.*AK THE VEHICLE ALSO BACKS UP WHILE IN DRIVE AND WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHT. *YH
Apr 16, 2001
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DONE. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TWO REAR BROKEN SPRINGS, STRUTS AND STRUT MOUNTS. THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS DAMAGED FROM THE BROKEN SPRING. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE BEFORE THE ALIGNMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 76,469. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED TOOK VEHICLE TO GENOA FORD FOR BRAKE REPAIR NOT AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED THE ALIGNMENT WAS NECESSARY DUE TO THE DEFECT. UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Jun 08, 2007
CONSUMER RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE CUTTING INTO TIRE. *TS (11/16/05) THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING AND THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR SINCE THE COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *SC
Nov 16, 2005
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
WHEN THE ANTI THEFT LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR TWO-THREE HOURS. VEHICLE STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. DEALER CAN FIND ANY DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE.*AK
Oct 25, 2004
WHEN PUSHING CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN IT WILL POP OUT RIGHT ONTO SEAT, AND IT HAS BURNED THE SEAT.*AK
Jun 04, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDALS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
Aug 26, 2004
CONSUMER WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN. CONSUMER SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL , HEARD ENGINE REV. SHUT KEY OFF IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND IT RAN NORMAL FOR ANOTHER MILE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT TAURUSES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS HAVE A SOFTER BRAKE PEDAL WITH MORE PLAY THAN OTHER VEHICLES. *SLC
Aug 02, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FRONT PASSENGER SPRING/STRUTS/AXLE SNAPPED AND FAILED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 31, 2004
THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AT SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH. ALSO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DID NOT SEEM TO ENGAGE IN THE CORRECT GEAR.*JB
Mar 17, 2003
STEERING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE AUTO DEFROST, AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON TO RESET THE COMPONETS. ALSO WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND A LOUD METAL SOUND CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE SHUT DOWN BEFORE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE VALET SWITCH ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN HAD FALLEN OFF. *SCC *JB
Dec 10, 2003
AIRBAG HAD STARTED TO COME THROUGH THE CENTER AND EDGE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL ONCE, AND THE PROBLE HAS REOCCURRED IN THE REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Sep 06, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
I WORK IN THE COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE A FLEET OF FORD TAURUS VEHICLES AND I HAVE ONE OF MY OWN. THE DEPARTMENT HAS 3 AND I HAVE ONE 2000 TAURUS PLUS WE HAVE SEVERAL 2002 AND 2003 TAURUS'. WE HAVE TO REPLACED THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT END OF TWO OF THE OFFICE OWNED CARS AND MY OWN PERSONAL CAR WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. MINE WAS REPLACED AT 20-22,000 MILES AND IT IS AGAIN VIBRATING IN THE STEERING WHEEL (37,000 MILES) WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY AT A SPEED OF AROUND 50-60 MPH. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THE 2000 TAURUS BUT IT SEEMS TO BE WITH THE ONES I HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH. *LA
Oct 19, 2003
LEFT FRONT CALIPER FELL OFF AND FORD MOTOR WAS NOT CONCERNED
Aug 23, 2000
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE REAR AND MADE THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS IN FRONT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN FACIAL DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM
Sep 17, 2003
MY WIFE REAR ENDED A CAR AND THE AIRBAG LET OUT A PUFF OF GREYISH SMOKE BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER THE AIRBAG/SEAT BELT LIGHT HAS STAYED ON. KRIEGER FORD DEALERSHIP HAD PUT IT ON THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND SAID THE AIRBAG WAS FINE, BUT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I BELIEVE THIS MUCH IS TRUE BECAUSE IT WAS ACTING FUNNY EVEN BEFORE THE . I AM SUSPICIOUS OF THEIR AIRBAG ASSESMENT HOWEVER BECAUSE I READ WHERE 2000 (THIS IS WHAT I HAVE) AND 2001 TAURUS AND SABLES ARE BEING INVESTIGATED BECAUSE THERE WERE ABOUT 240 INSTANCES OF AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING AS OF JULY 2003.
Aug 15, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON CONSTANTLY. THE CONSUMER FELT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *NLM
Apr 21, 2003
WHILE IN MOTION CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY BRAKING, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. THE HARDER CONSUMER PRESSED THE FASTER THE ENGINE RACED. A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO CONSUMER. (02V266) ALSO, RECALL NUMBER 01V078 WAS SENT TO CONSUMER ABOUT A STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD A PREVIOUS ENCOUNTER WITH THIS FAILURE BEFORE THE RECALL WAS SENT. *JG *JB *NLM
Jan 09, 2003
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
I WAS ATTEMPTING A LANE CHANGE AT 75 MPH THE REAR END OF THE CAR CAME AROUND. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE CAR SLIDES VERY EASILY, I FEEL THIS IS AN ENGINEERING FLAW. I WAS IN A ACCIDENT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. I HAVE LOST MY CAR IN A PROBABLE TOTAL LOSS. I FEEL THAT THE REAR OF THE CAR WAS ENGINEERED INCORRECTLY. THE REAR OF THE CAR IS TOO LOOSE AND LOSES TRACTION ON TURNS TOO EASILY. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768219
Oct 08, 2002
VEHICLE WAS GOING 25MPH AND HIT A POT HOLE. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED FOR APPOINTMENT.*AK
Jan 08, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER , HE THOUGHT FUEL TANK CAP MIGHT NOT BEEN ON RIGHT, BUT LIGHT KEEPS COMING , AND THAT WAS THE REASON ENGINE LIGHT WAS COMING ON.*AK
Sep 28, 2001
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER START-UP. CAR SPUTTERED DURING WARM-UP BUT DROVE FINE UNTIL ABOUT 1 HOUR OF INTERSTATE DRIVING. ONCE PULLED OVER, CAR WOULD NOT START. RECALL FOR FUEL RELAY MODULE I NEVER KNEW ABOUT. LOCAL DEALER FIXED PROBLEM BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN TODAY (08/26/01). CAR STILL SPUTTERS WHEN STARTED.
Aug 26, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE MOMENTARILY CUT OUT,THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ON THEN OFF & THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & STAYED ON ALL THE WAY HOME.DEALER CHECKED IT OUT AND FOUND NO PROBLEM.IT HAS OPERATED PERFECTLY EVER SINCE.DEALER PERFORMED TEST P1237 & SSM 14041 & COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG..
Feb 27, 2001
CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE BRAND NEW. VEHICLE STALLED ANYWHERE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
May 11, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
SINCE MAY OF 2000 THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STARTER SYSTEM JAMMING. CONSEQUENCES OF DOWN SYSTEMS...SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS,A/C AND BLOWER. ONE INCIDENT LED TO COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR...DEAD WOULD NOT START. DEALER REPLACED TWO STARTERS AND THEN ONE "STARTER SWITCH'. THAT FAILED AS WELL AND DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR ON 9/25/2000 AND CONFESSED THEY COULD NOT AND THAT THEY HAD CONFERRED WITH FORD BEFORE LAST TWO REPAIRS AND THEY SAID FORD KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND DIDN'T EXPECT A FIX TILL 4TH QTR.. THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO SAFETY ISSUE HERE AND I QUESTION THAT BECAUSE MY CAR WHENT INTO COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL SYSTEMS AND DEALER COULDN'T EVEN START IT.
Sep 25, 2000
SINCE MAY OF 2000 THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STARTER SYSTEM JAMMING. CONSEQUENCES OF DOWN SYSTEMS...SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS,A/C AND BLOWER. ONE INCIDENT LED TO COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR...DEAD WOULD NOT START. DEALER REPLACED TWO STARTERS AND THEN ONE "STARTER SWITCH'. THAT FAILED AS WELL AND DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR ON 9/25/2000 AND CONFESSED THEY COULD NOT AND THAT THEY HAD CONFERRED WITH FORD BEFORE LAST TWO REPAIRS AND THEY SAID FORD KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND DIDN'T EXPECT A FIX TILL 4TH QTR.. THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO SAFETY ISSUE HERE AND I QUESTION THAT BECAUSE MY CAR WHENT INTO COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL SYSTEMS AND DEALER COULDN'T EVEN START IT.
Sep 25, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
I PURCHASED A 2000 MODEL FORD TAURUS LX FROM MARIETTA FORD ON 7/10/2000. THE VIN # IS [XXX]. ON 7/27 MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR THE AIRBAG SENSORS FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES AND WHEELS TO LOCK AND MAKING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO STOP TO AVOID A COLLISION. FORD HAS FAILED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THEM AND FORWARDING THEM ALL THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT SPATE OF DEFECTS REPORTED FROM FORD, IT APPEARS THEY NOW HAVE AN ADDITIONAL ISSUE.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 13, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP IN DRY CONDITIONS, WHICH HAD A 36 FEET LONG OF SKID MARKS,AND RESULTED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT. DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Aug 07, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
IT PRESENTED A SERIES OF MISSED FIRED AND OVER HEATING ON THE ROAD , AFTER DRIVING AROUND 150 MILES , THE ENGINE LEAKING OIL AND IT LOSS POWER MAKE IT ON SAFE TO DRIVE . THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS ICED UP LIKE A FRIDGE AND LESS COOLING IN AN OVER WHOLE LOOK THE CAR NEED SAFETY CONTROL AND ALL OF THIS CAN CLEARLY SEEN ON THE CITY ROAD WAY .
Apr 28, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
PART OF THE ENGINE, TOP PORTION CLOSEST TO THE FIREWALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET NEAR MY RESIDENCE IN LANCASTER, CA. I NOTICED THE SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT THE STOP LIGHT.
Feb 05, 2019
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE A BAD NOIZ IN THE MOTOR AND MY SUSPENSION IS BAD
Aug 05, 2017
ENGINE
1 complaint
RETURNING FROM LAKE GEORGE WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD RATTLING ,SHAKING NOISE. WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE PULLED OVER TO A SAFE SPOT AND WERE TOWED TO SUPERIOR AUTO ON 19TH ST. IN BROOKLYN. AWAITING PART SEARCH!?!
May 30, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY 2000 FORD TAURUS SES IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING THE RADIO IS PLAYING AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING.AS I AM DRIVING THE CAR THE RADIO SUDDENLY TURNS OFF AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK.THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.THE NEXT MORNING WHEN I START THE CAR TO GO SOMEWHERE THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING AGAIN.AS BEFORE,WHILE I AM DRIVING THE RADIO GOES OFF AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING AGAIN AND THEY WON'T WORK FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.
Mar 02, 2016
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION COME AND GOES WHEN IT WANT TO ANY EQUIPMENT RECALLS ON 2000 FORD TAURUS
Feb 29, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE CAR BURNT TO THE GROUND OUT OF NO WHERE.
Jan 08, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT IT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Dec 02, 2015
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
FRONT END UNACCEPTABLE! THEN DEFROSTER DIDN'T WORK IN WINTER AND I HAD TO USE MY SHIRT SLEEVE TO KEEP RUBBING THE WINDSHIELD. I TOLD AC COLLINS FORD DEALERSHIP THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE COIL SPRINGS AND BRAKES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I ALSO TOLD THEM THAT THE AC WAS LEAKING IN CAR. I TOLD THEM THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN I WAS BRAKING. I CAN SEND OVER THE EMAILS IF YOU LIKE. AC COLLINS SOLD ME THIS CAR WITH SERIOUS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. YOU MAY HAVE ALL RECORDS OF PROOF. FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THE 2000 TAURUS INVESTIGATION: #PE04044 OPENED: MAY 24 2004. STATUS: RECALL VEHICLE COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS*
Sep 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
STARTED TO SMELL BURNED WIRES IN CAR. LOOK UNDER DASH AND SMOKE AND WIRES WHERE BURNED. BRAKE LIGHTS DONT WORK. READING ONLINE AND OTHER ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AND PEOPLE WHERE HAVING SAME ISSUE. WHEN I CALLED DEALER THEY SAID THERES NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THEY ARE NO MORE RECALLS ON THAT. BUT I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CAN CAUSE GREAT DANGER.
May 11, 2015
SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION IN THE INTERMEDIATE SETTING. THE WIPERS WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN HIGH MODE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT UNLATCH OR LATCH WHENEVER ENGAGED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V258000 (VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Nov 22, 2013
STRUCTURE,SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
FRIDAY AFTERNOON I TOOK MY 90 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND DROVE TO CHICK FILET TO BUY A TAKEOUT LUNCH. I DROVE HOME TO MY MOTHER'S HOUSE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BACKING UP THE CAR INTO HER DRIVEWAY. I STOPPED THE CAR AND LOOKED BEHIND ME TO CHECK FOR ANYONE WALKING AND THEN HEARD MY MOM SCREAM FIRE!, FIRE!. AS I QUICKLY TURNED MY HEAD BACK I SAW FLAMES JUMPING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2000 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON. I QUICKLY TURN OFF THE CAR, GRABBING THE KEYS AS I WENT, YELLED AT MY MOM TO GET OUT AND THEN JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND RACED BACK TO OPEN THE TRUNK SO THAT I COULD GET MY MOTHER'S WALKER. AS I ARRIVED AT MY MOTHER'S CAR DOOR I HELPED HER OUT AND PULLED OFF HER OXYGEN CANULA AND TOLD HER TO WALK AS FAST AS SHE COULD TOWARDS THE HOUSE. I THEN GRABBED THE OXYGEN TANK, PURSES, AND LUNCH AND RAN TOWARD THE HOUSE SCREAMING FOR SOMEONE TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A NEIGHBOR SAID THEY WOULD. I UNLOCKED MY MOTHER'S DOOR AND SHE PRESSED HER LIFE ALERT BUTTON AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. I WALKED OUT SIDE TO WAIT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SAW A MAN NEAR THE CAR LOOKING AT IT. I YELLED AT HIM TO GET AWAY IN CASE IT BLEW UP. HE DID AND IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS IT BLEW GLASS, AND OTHER BITS ALL ABOUT AND WAS FULLY ENGULFED WITH FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOOK ABOUT 7 MINUTES TO GET THERE AND THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED AND BURNING UP FROM FRONT TO BACK. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE SCARY THING IS THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER TO LET US KNOW THAT THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. NO SMOKE, NO SMELLS, NOTHING. MY MOTHER AND I COULD HAVE BEEN BURNED UP IF WE HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT IN TIME. MY CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND I HAD JUST PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES FOR IT. WE DROVE OUR CAR VERY CAREFULLY AND WE HAD OWNED IT FOR 13 YEARS AND HAD LOW MILEAGE ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT. WHY DID THIS CAR CATCH FIRE AND EXPLODE WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Feb 24, 2013
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. AFTER SOME TIME, THE FRONT PASSENGER, REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS ALSO WOULD NOT RETRACT. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR LOCKS WITH THE KEY FOB THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Dec 18, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT ACTUATE AND NOT BE ABLE THE SHIFT OUT OF PARK IS. *TR
Oct 26, 2012
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SINCE 2004, I HAD TO HAVE MY ENGINE REBUILT IN 2009 THE COST WAS 1,700, DUE TO FAILURE IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM"PROBABLE CAUSE WAS THE COOLANT SYSTEM ERODED', AND STILL HAVE COOLANT ISSUES, THE REPAIRS ON THE COOLANT WAS ALMOST 700. AFTER THOSE REPAIRS WERE CONDUCTED, I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO GRAND PRAIRIE FORD, BECAUSE MY CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. GRAND PRAIRIE FORD PRESENTED ME A REPAIR LIST STATING AT THAT POINT MY CAR NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND WOULD COST ANOTHER 3,000 TO REPAIR. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO EAGLE TRANSMISSION IN IRVING, TEXAS. THE MANAGER TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND IN FACT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ERROR AND THAT THE BRAIN WOULD HAVE TO BE RECALIBRATED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO GRAND PRAIRIE FORD TO HAVE THE BRAIN RECALIBRATED. THE CAR AT THAT POINT DROVE OFF THEIR LOT JUST FINE. GRAND PRAIRIE FORD WOULD NOT GIVE ME AN ANSWER ON WHY THEY TRIED TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED PARTS WHEN IN FACT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THEM. THEY DID STATE THEY REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS DUE TO THE RECALL. MY DRIVER SEAT BELT DISENGAGES STILL WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TIRES SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR DUE TO SUSPENSION ISSUES'BALL JOINTS,TIRE RODS,STRUTS,SHOCKS', EVEN AFTER REPAIRS WERE CONDUCTED IT HAS BEEN A CONTINUING ISSUE NOW COSTING SEVERAL THOUSANDS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THIS CAR INSPECTED IN 2 YEARS DUE TO EMISSION CONTROL. I HAVE REPLACED ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND STILL THE CAR WILL NOT PASS. ALSO THIS CAR WAS A SPLIT YEAR MODEL AND HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE WHEN REPLACING ANY PARTS. I DO HAVE EVERY RECEIPT FOR ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN BOUGHT FOR THIS CAR AND THE FALSIFIED STATEMENT FROM GRAND PRAIRIE FORD AND A LETTER FROM EAGLE TRANSMISSION TO PROVE THIS STATEMENT THAT I HAVE MADE TODAY IS TRUE. HOWEVER, I STILL HAVE A CAR THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE BECAUSE IT WOULD BE ILLEGAL AND FORD MOTOR CO. DOES NOT HONOR THEIR VEHICLE. *TR
Apr 05, 2012
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2000 FORD TAURUS WAGON THAT MY SPRING SNAPPED AND SITTING ON TOP OF MY TIRE. READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER IT IS SAYING IT WOULD HAVE HAD TO HAPPEN BEFORE 2005. I FEEL IT SHOULD STILL BE COVERED BY FORD AND I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 AND MY INCOME IS LIMITED. PAYING BETWEEN $600 AND $1500 TO HAVE REPAIRED IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ME. *TR
Mar 05, 2011
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY CAR DOOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LATCH IMMEDIATELY WHEN I CLOSE THE DOOR. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO DRIVE 5 MILES HOLDING THE CAR DOOR CLOSED WITH ONE HAND BEFORE THE DOOR WILL LATCH. THIS HAPPENS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE CAR HAS TO WARM UP BEFORE THE DOOR WILL LATCH. I HAVE TRIED LUBRICATING THE DOOR LATCH AND THAT DOESN'T WORK. THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS WRITTEN ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE CAR DOOR LATCH WORKS GREAT DURING SPRING, FALL AND SUMMER.
Dec 04, 2010
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE OWN A 2000 FORD TAURUS SE IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. MY SON WAS RETURNING HOME FROM SCHOOL WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED THEN STOPPED. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE RUNS FINE BUT IT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE WHEN PLACED INTO GEAR. CONVERSING WITH OTHERS I'VE DISCOVERED THAT THIS ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. IT APPEARS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT'S BEING OVERLOOKED BY FORD. THIS SITUATION IS PLACING CUSTOMERS IN DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND MY FAMILY WAS FORTUNATE THAT THIS DIDN'T OCCUR ON A HIGHWAY OR PROCEEDING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. *TR
Aug 23, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2000 FORD TAURUS....I WAS WONDERING WHY MY TIRES WERE SCREECHING EVERY TIME I DROVE, MY TIRES BALD BADLY WITHIN A WEEK OR TWO...TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL LINE WAS BENT AND THAT'S WHY I REALLY CANT DRIVE ANYWHERE. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY CAR I NEED A VEHICLE TO WORK AND SEE MY DAUGHTER... *TR
Apr 20, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAKES WHEN I PURCHASED CAR THEY WERE GOOD FIRST INSPECTION PERIOD CHAMPION FORD HAD TO CHANGE ALL EVEN MASTER CYLINDER THEY HAVE NOT WORKED RIGHT SINCE YOU FEEL AS IF YOU CANNOT STOP ON TIME. I COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES TO CHAMPION FORD I EVEN FILED A COMPLAINT AWHILE BACK WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THERE REPAIRS OF ANY TYPE ON MY CAR. I THEN BEGAN TO TAKE IT TO FERRARO FORD WHICH HAS NOW CLOSED UP BUT THEY WERE NOT HAPPY WITH THE BRAKES EITHER THEY EVEN CONTACTED FORD ABOUT WHAT MIGHT BE DONE. I JUST NEED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS EVER A RECALL OR SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Mar 09, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY MOTHER HAD A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE AND A ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 FORD TAURUS. AS SHE WAS PUTTING CAR IN DRIVE, WHEN LEAVING RESTAURANT THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND SPED UP ON ITS OWN AND EVEN WHILE SHE HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR CAR WOULD NOT STOP, THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND SHE WAS TERRIFIED AS SHE WAS HEADING HEAD ON TO THE RESTAURANTS BRICK BUILDING WHERE SHE ENDED UP CRASHING INTO AND PEOPLE INSIDE RESTAURANT SAID THEY WERE HURT AS WELL AS MY CAR GOT BADLY DAMAGED AND THE BUILDING. MY MOTHER AND THE PEOPLE INSIDE ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKES THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY ACCIDENT. MY MOTHER IS BRUISED AND STILL VERY SORE FROM THE ACCIDENT AND THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD WHEN SHE CRASHED INTO THE BRICK BUILDING THAT BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS BECAUSE THIS I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN TO OTHERS WHO OWN 2000 FORD TAURUS. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THEY HAD A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IN 2002 AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BUT HERE IT IS 2009 AND IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN SO SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT WITH THESE CARS AND IT SHOULDN'T HAVE TO TAKE SOMEONE TO DIE BEFORE FORD REALIZES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING AND THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. AND IF FORD SAID THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM IN 2002 THEN WHY IS IT STILL HAPPENING??????????? PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE ITS TO LATE. I WAS REALLY UPSET AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2000 FORD TAURUS OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THERE CAR AND THIS WAS AFTER THE 2002 RECALL WHEN FORD CLAIM THEY FIXED IT. I WISH I KNEW THIS BEFORE I BROUGHT THE CAR OR EVEN LET MY MOTHER DRIVE IT BECAUSE I WOULD NEVER HAVE PUT HER LIFE OR OTHERS IN JEOPARDY LIKE THAT. TOW TRUCK HAD TO PULL MY CAR FROM BUILDING AND THEN IT HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. *TR
Feb 19, 2009
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE. THE MAIN ISSUE IS THAT IT HAS HAD THE POTENTIAL TO KILL ME,MY FAMILY AND PASSERS BY ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS . TO START WITH WE REPLACED ALL OF THE PULLEYS ON THE VEHICLE LAST WINTER, DUE TO A CONSTANT SQUEALING NOISE THAT REPLACING THE BELT DID NOT FIX. THIS COST A SMALL FORTUNE AS WE BROKE SEVERAL TOOLS (AND 4 TENSIONER PULLEY'S) AS DID 3 MECHANICS TRYING TO GET THE PULLEYS BACK ON. FORD WAS ABSOLUTELY NO HELP, THEY WANTED TO CHARGE 300 OR MORE DOLLARS TO ATTEMPT THE JOB, THEIR QUOTE WAS SOMETHING LIKE "THOSE THINGS ARE A PAIN IN THE A@# AND WE NEVER KNOW WHAT WE'RE LOOKING AT WITH LABOR WHEN WE GET ONE IN!" AFTER NEARLY 2 WEEKS WE COMPLETED THE WORK AND MANY DOLLARS LATER ONLY TO LATER DISCOVER THAT WHEN WE DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN THE BELT COMES OFF! AS YOU CAN IMAGINE THIS IS NOT EXACTLY FUN WHEN ON A COUNTRY ROAD IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CHILD AT 55 MPH AND YOU SUDDENLY HAVE NO CONTROL OF YOUR CAR. AS WAS THE CASE WITH ME THE FIRST TIME BY THE TIME I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY 2 MILES LATER I HAD SOMETHING PLASTIC SMOKING ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE AND SEVERE OVERHEATING ISSUES!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE, ONCE LEAVING ME STRANDED AT WAL-MART,ONCE IN A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY AND MOST RECENTLY AFTER 2 DAYS OF RAIN I DECIDED TO TAKE MY KIDS TO THE END OF THE RAOD TO THE BUS STOP(THIS IS ONLY RE: 80 FEET OR SO AWAY) AND I HADN'T BEEN ANYWHERE AND HIT NO PUDDLES OUT OF FEAR, AND YET STILL LOST THE BELT COMING BACK TO MY DRIVEWAY. MY CHILD HAD A SEIZURE AT SCHOOL A WEEK AND A HALF AGO, 20 MILES FROM ME AND I HAD TO DRIVE IN THE RAINS FROM TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV TO A FAMILY MEMBERS HOUSE AND GET A RIDE TO THE HOSPITAL TO BE WITH MY CHILD. I AM HAVING TO SAY NO TO WORK(SUBSTITUTE TEACHING) WHEN IT'S RAINING AGAIN IN FEAR OF WRECKING AND OR BEING STUCK SOMEWHERE AND CAN'T SELL IT BECAUSE IT HAS THESE PROBLEMS. WE ALSO HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FAN'S BURNING OUT AND THE FRONT TIRES WEARING DOWN. *TR
Sep 11, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
2000 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SPRINGS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SPRINGS AND LINKS WERE REPLACED. BRAKE LINE WAS REPAIRED, AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED. *KB ***NAR***
Jun 09, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2000 FORD TAURUS WITH SEVERAL REPAIRS MADE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE HEADS ON THE MOTOR REPLACED TWICE, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION HAD WORK DONE TO IT, AND THE BACK LOCK DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. *KB THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. *JB
Apr 14, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR BOARDS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE REPLACED THE BLOWER RESISTOR THREE TIMES, ONCE FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW COWL AND RAIN HAT. *TR
Apr 03, 2008
SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT STOPPED RETRACTING AND WAS NOT USABLE FOR THE PASSENGER (WHO HAPPENED TO BE MY TEENAGER) I HAD TAKEN IT TO BE REPAIRED THREE PREVIOUS TIMES. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND THAT I HAD TO PAY 152 DOLLARS THIS TIME TO HAVE IT REPAIRED SINCE THE CAR IS NOW NOT UNDER WARRANTY BUT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST 3 PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 18, 2008
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AFTER WORK AND WAS GOING TO PARK MY CAR WHEN I HEARD THIS CRUNCH SOUND. I THEN NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS SITTING LOPSIDED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN MAKING CRUNCHING SOUNDS. THE DASH LIGHTS ALSO WENT OUT ALONG W/THE HEATER. IT NO LONGER BLOWS COLD AIR IT IS ALWAYS HOT AIR AND THE TEMPERATURE IS AT ITS LOWEST. THIS ALL STARTED W/A VACUUM LEAK. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ALSO RETRACTED SLOW AND NOW IT DOESN'T EVEN RETRACT. THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER AND ALL AT ONCE. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER CUZ I WANTED HER TO HAVE A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE FOR COLLEGE, BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE TURNING OUT THAT WAY. SHE IS NOW DRIVING MY CAR BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HER ON THE ROAD. *TR
Sep 26, 2007
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
FRONT, AND REAR COIL SPRINGS, POSSIBLY- FUEL PUMP, ALL FAILED IN FORD TAURUS 2000 SEL 66K MILES. THIS COULD CAUSE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL, LOSS OF POWER ON HIGHWAY. THESE PROBLEMS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY. THE COIL SPRINGS ARE WELL KNOW BUT FORD WILL NOT REPLACE REAR COIL SPRINGS... FUEL PUMPS SEEM TO GO OUT IN THIS CAR AROUND 60K MILES...*JB
Jan 18, 2007
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2000 TAURUS DRIVERS DOOR HANDLES FAILED. *TS SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL COVERED UNDER IT'S EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE DRIVER' S DOOR OPEN ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT MOISTURE GOT INTO THE LOCKS. THE DEALER SPRAYED THE LOCKS. DURING THE WINTER OF 2004 AND 2005 THE CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING UNTIL THE LOCK THAWED ENOUGH TO CLOSE PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR NOT UNLOCKING. NOW ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *NM
Dec 15, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON 12/2/04 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO FORD FOR A REPAIR. MY CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT DISENGAGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS. THE REPAIR WAS DONE. I HAD NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNTIL APROX 12/14/05. THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM RECURRED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER WHO DID THE ORIGINAL REPAIR, I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE REPAIR SINCE THEY ONLY WARRANTED FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. CLEARLY A REPAIR SUCH AS THIS SHOULD NOT RECUR IF NEW PARTS WERE USED. EITHER THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE OR FAULTY PARTS WERE USED. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD MFG I WAS TOLD THE SAME >>>MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED (BY 2 WEEKS I SHOULD ADD)>>>SO I WAS OUT OF LUCK. NO WONDER FORD IS GOING UNDER! ANYWAY, THAT'S MY ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE. *JB
Feb 06, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
GRADUAL LOSS OF HEATER, DEFROST CAPABILITY. THEN TOTAL NON FUNCTION OF EITHER. BAD VISIBILITY FROM FOGGY WINDOWS, NO DEFROST AT ALL. REPEATED FLUSHING OF COOLING SYSTEMS WILL HELP FOR A WHILE. THE HEATER CORE WILL EVENTUAL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Dec 18, 2005
POWER TRAIN,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2000 FORD TAURUS WITH 4 RECALLS AND A BAD TRANSMISSION AT 70 MILES I CANT AFFORD TO GET IT OUT THE SHOP AT 2100 DOLLARS. *JB
Dec 13, 2005
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD THE REAR SPRING COIL WENT INTO THE LEFT REAR TIRE AND CAUSED IT TO BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY A FLAT BED TRUCK TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE CONSUMER WAS WITHOUT A CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND NO INJURIES. *AK (11/29/05) THE CONSUMER WAS IN THE PASSING LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT FORTUNATELY THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. THE SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED. *SC
Oct 11, 2005
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2000 FORD TAURUS WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO PARK THE VEHICLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT RESPONDING.*MR PULLS TO LEFT. TIRES WERE ROTATED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DPFE SENSOR WAS REPLACED.
Jul 22, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. WHILE PERFORMING RECALL REPAIRS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND THE TIE ROD BROKE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mar 30, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE'S GAS GAUGE FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE NEEDLE ALWAYS INDICATED THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FAST. *JB
Jan 26, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
FAILURE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN 2001 FORD TAURUS. *MR THIS WAS A HIGH SPEED CRASH WHERE THE CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A CONCRETE BRIDGE RAIL. *SC WHEN THE CONSUMER FIRST TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAD A BAD SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER FOUND THE ROTORS WERE WARPED, A FEW DAYS AFTER THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FISH TAILED, THE DEALER THEN DISCOVERED THE REAR DRUMS WERE NOT ROUND AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE FISH TAILED AGAIN AND THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB *SC
Aug 09, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED TWO DAYS AFTER THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH RECALL 04V106000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SINCE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BECOME VERY CLOSE TO SLOWER MOVING TRAFFIC BEFORE THE CONSUMER REALIZED WHAT OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS ORIGINALLY DONE CARELESSLY. *SC *JB
Jul 19, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY EMISSION CONTROL LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. IT CAME ON BEFORE AND THERE WAS SOME HESITATION WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED SOME PART DEALING WITH THE GAS FILTER. IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. IS THIS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH FORD TAURUS?*AK
Jun 10, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE TURNING THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO COME ON. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
May 21, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP FAILED. AS A RESULT THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST HIT BY PASSING 18 WHEELER. *NM THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER A 32000 MILE WARRANTY. *NM
Feb 24, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
SUSPENSION CLIPS THAT HOLD THE WIRES TO THE CRUISE CONTROL, AIRBAG, AND HORN GAVE WAY RESULTING IN MALFUNCTIONING CRUISE CONTROL. THAT THEN DESTROYED THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTED THAT 'WE WERE LUCKY THE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF SINCE THE WIRES TO THAT WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE OF WIRES HELD BY THOSE CLIPS". AS A RESULT, THE WIRES DANGLED DOWN NEAR THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WERE EVENTUALLY WORN THROUGH.*AK
Feb 14, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MAKE : FORD MODEL : TAURUS YEAR : 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 01V078000 RECALL DATE : MAR 02, 2001 COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT. CONSEQUENCE: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO EITHER THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON, OR TO A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND WIPE DOWN THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. AFTER RECEIVING THE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE REPAIR FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALL, MY VEHICLE HAS ENCOUNTERED THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT MY VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE CORRECTIVE REPAIRS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS TIME, FORD AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I MUST PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AS FORD HAS BEEN BILLED FOR THE RECALLED REPAIR PREVIOUSLY. ADDITIONALLY, MY TAIL LIGHT STAYED ON, DRAINING MY BATTERY TO THE POINT THAT A REPLACEMENT BATTERY HAD TO BE PURCHASED. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED SO THAT I DON'T EXPERIENCE THIS EVERY FEW YEARS. ADDITIONALLY, I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD PAY FOR AN ACKNOWLEDGED RECALL PROBLEM SIMPLY BECAUSE FORD CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BEFORE, TO NO SATISFACTION. IN ADDITION, I FEEL I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF REPLACING MY DRAINED BATTERY. APPARENTLY, FORD WILL NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM UNLESS THEY ARE PROMPTED TO DO SO BY NHTSA. *JB
Feb 02, 2004
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MAIN PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION....IN REVERSE IT STARTS TO BUCK AND GRIND; MOTOR MOUNT ALSO FAILED
Jan 15, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
VEHICLE WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. DEALER PROVIDED THE CONSUMER WITH A NEW WIRING HARNESS. BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE STILL WON'T SHIFT OUT OF GEAR.*AK
Aug 13, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2000 FORD TAURUS WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. THE CAR WAS SERVICED PER THE INSTRUCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V078000. SHORTLY AFTER THIS REPAIR, THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE CAUSING THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH TO BE STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CAUSING THE STOP LAMPS TO STAY ON. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. A LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND WAS AGAIN FIXED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. IN ESSENCE, THE PROBLEM WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ADDRESSED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V078000 APPARENTLY WAS NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED AS THE PROBLEM AS REOCCURRED NOT ONCE BUT TWICE SINCE THE REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORIGINAL RECALL.*AK
Jul 08, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WENT OUT ON 2000 FORD TAURUS. *MR THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD GONE OUT WHICH WAS A RECALL ITEM. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH HAD GONE OUT AGAIN AND THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE BUT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO DRIVE (G2). THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT, WHICH WAS THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. THERE WAS NOISE WHICH HAD COME FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR, AND THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED ERRATIC AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB
Jun 26, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER HAS ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. FIRST THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE IN A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT DOBBS FORD TWO TIMES AND BOTH PARTS WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND AGAIN AFTER BEING FIXED THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE DEFECT THE CONSUMER HAS LOST HER CAR INSURANCE AND IS UNABLE TO PURCHASE ANYMORE BECAUSE NO OTHER COMPANY WANT TO RISK ANOTHER ACCIDENT WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES FORD SHOULD EXCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS CAR BEFORE SOME IS HURT. *CB THE CONSUMERS NEPHEW WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BLOCK AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
Jun 17, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN OUR CAR HAS NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY ON WET ROADS MANY TIMES. ON JAN 21ST, 2002 AND MAR 13TH, 2002, WE ASKED MUZI FORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY REPORTED, IT IS COMMON TO CONFUSE ABS ACTIVATION WITH DIFFICULTY STOPPING". IN FACT, OUR CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS. ON THE MORNING OF JAN 17TH, 2003, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IN THE SLOW LANE OF I-95; THE CAR IN FRONT OF OUR CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. HE IMMEDIATELY BRAKED. HE WAS STILL FAR AWAY, AND THE SPEED WAS ONLY 45-50 MPH, THE ROAD WAS WET AND OUR CARS BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND IT HIT THE FRONT CAR. THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR CAR. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON/OFF HAS BEEN ADJUSTED, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND BOTH FRONT AXLE SEAL HAVE LEAKED TWICE; STEELING FLUID HAS LEAKED ONCE, THE BRAKE LIGHT, GAS CAP ASSEMBLY AND SOLENOID CANISTER HAVE BEEN REPLACE, AND THE WIPER MOTOR PARK SWITCH HAS BEEN RECALLED. PLEASE HELP US TO SOLVE THE BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY.*JB NOTE: DID NOT COUNT AS CRASH FOR RQ03008 SINCE CRASH WAS NOT DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE.
Mar 02, 2003
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I HAVE OWNED MY 2002 FORD TAURUS FOR 32 MONTHS. DURING THIS TIME, I HAVE HADE THE THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH REPLACED TWICE, NEW REAR STRUTS, REPLACED AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE CAR IS NOW BACK AT FORD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSAXEL INSTALLED. THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN $5,000 IN REPAIRS TO THIS CAR WHICH HAS JUST OVER 60,000 MILES.
Jan 03, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
2000 FORD TAURUS (24 VALVE DURATECH ENGINE) COMPLAINT #1 - WARPED ROTORS AT 21,757 MILES. PAID TO HAVE MACHINED, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. COMPLAINT #2 - EXCESSIVE FUEL ODOR INSIDE CAR. BAD FUEL LINE GASKET $476 TO REPAIR. THIS WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT STARTED WITH REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP AND FUEL INJECTORS @ ABOUT 22,000 MILES (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT NOW IS BEING REPAIRED AS A BAD FUEL LINE GASKET (NOT UNDER WARRANTY) @ 39,000 MILES AND TO THE TUNE OF $476 DOLLARS.
Dec 19, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
TIRES: REPORTED VIBRATION , SHIMMY AND PULLING TO THE LEFT. TOOK TO DEALER 6/24/2000 (1829) MILES, BALANCED TIRES. ON 11/14/2000 (9061)MILES, 04/23/2001 (12871) BALANCED TIRES. FINALLY, 5/25/2001 (14518) REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES. VIBRATION AND SHIMMY STOPPED BUT KEPT PULLING TO THE LEFT. ON 10/10/2001 (23876) MILES, CHARGED ME FOR ALIGNMENT, CAR STOPPED PULLING. TRANSMISSION: AT APPROXIMATELY 40800 MILES CAR HAD A NOTICEABLE SHUDDER WHILE GOING IN REVERSE. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A CRACKED CASING AS NOTED IN TSB 15559 NHTSA NUMBER (630095) CAUSED BY MISS MANUFACTURE OF A PART. WAS INFORMED DEALER OR FORD MOTOR CO. WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIR COST TO EXCEED $1495. BRAKES: REPORTED BRAKE PROBLEM ON 5/25/2001 AND 10/10/2001 WHEN IT WAS SERVER, SHAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS WHEN STOPPING. DEALER CUT FRONT ROTORS WHICH WAS OUT OF SPEC.- PROBLEM IS BACK. FUEL: HAVE SMELLED GAS IN MY CAR MANY TIMES. BOUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION AND OF COURSE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. CAR IS TO HAVE 18 GAL. TANK BUT RUNS OUT OF GAS BEFORE THAT. GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY AT 12 GAL. AND WAS TOLD IT WAS BUILT TO BE THAT WAY. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FILED WITH YOU ALSO DESCRIBE MY PROBLEMS. ODI NUMBERS 760669, 896396, 897642 AND 862471 ARE SOME. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**769760
Nov 15, 2002
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE FRONT HALF SHAFTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN. I HAVE PAID FOR MANY FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENTS WHICH WON'T HOLD. I'VE PAID FOR NEW BRAKES AND MANY TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCNING WHICH ALSO HAVEN'T HELPED. CARL GREGORY FORD DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE FRONT END OF MY CAR AND REFUSE TO DO ANY OTHER REPAIRS UNTIL THE ENGINEER DRIVES IT. I'VE HAD ONE APPOINTMENT WITH THE ENGINEER FOR WHICH HE DIDN'T SHOW UP. THE NEXT APPOINTMENT IS JULY 29 WHO KNOWS WHAT RUN AROUND I WILL GET THEN. I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END OF MY CAR FOR OVER 7 MONTHS AND 10000 MILES. THE CAR WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT, THE FRONT END POPS,GRINDS, AND CRACKS, AND DRIVES VERY LOOSE. IT DOES NOT HANDLE THE ROAD WELL AT ALL. IT ISN'T SAFE FOR ME, ESPECIALLY FOR MY CHILDREN NOT TO MENTION ANY OTHER VEHICLE ON THE ROAD ANYWHERE NEAR ME. THE DPFE SENSOR HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED, WHAT IS THAT? PLEASE HELP ME TO GET MY CAR SAFE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THANKS.*AK
Jul 17, 2002
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILLNOT OPERATE AT ALL. AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WINDOWS WILL GO UP AND DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK
Jun 18, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, FUEL PUMP AND STARTER SWITCH WERE REPLACED/COMPUTER WAS UPDATED, AND WIRING HARNESS WAS REPAIRED, HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK
Jun 05, 2002
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS OFF DUE TO CORROSION. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE WARPED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED REAR RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS TO CORRECT THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR HAD FAILED AND WAS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. (CONTINENTAL TIRE SIZE P215/60R16) *YH
Mar 14, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CAR BLEW UP WHEN CRANKED. HOOD HAD TO BE REPLACED AND ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK
Mar 01, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE LIGHTS. AT ONE POINT SHE WAS TOLD THAT WIRES WERE BURNED OUT THAT LEAD TO BRAKE SWITCH. ALSO, HAVING PROBLEMS REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE.*AK
Jan 29, 2002
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD STALL, AND INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON SOON AFTER LOSS OF STEERING . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Nov 13, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER INCLUDING DASHBOARD, HEADLIGHTS,HORN,SIGNALS,RADIO,A/C,WINDSHIELD WIPERS,ETC ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *AK
Sep 20, 2001
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR, THE GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTIONED PREVENTING VEHICLE TO GO INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER . DEALER HAS TO REPLACE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WINDOW TRIM HAS COME APART LEAVING THE WINDOWS SCRATCHED, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THE ENGINES EMISSION CONTROL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK IS INOPERATIVE, THE STEERING CLOUMN WAS REPLACED, FRONT TIRE KEEPS LOSING AIR, REAR BRAKES LIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Jun 28, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
1 complaint
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE WINDOW BETWEEN TWO REAR SEATS BLOCKS VISION. *AK THE HEAD RESTS WERE TOO HIGH FOR SAFE VISIBLILITY. *YH
Jun 11, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 40 MPH AND APPLYING OR TAPPING BRAKES, AND THEN REAPPLYING ACCELERATOR, ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO RUMBLE AND CAUSE VIBRATION IN VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE SECONDS, AND THEN SHUTDOWN. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THIS ALSO OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. CONSUMER SOMETIMES WASABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AFTER THIS EVENT OCCURRED, ,WHILE OTHER TIMES HE WAS FORCED TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND WORKED ON FUEL PUMP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND FUEL DELIVERY MODULE REPLACED BY A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
May 25, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP ON A PRETTY REGULAR BASIS FOR ONE DEFECT OR ANOTHER. ESPECIALLY ELETRICAL DEFECTS. AS OF TODAY, 05/21/2001 THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND CAR IS GOING BACK TO THE SHOP. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AT DIFF. LEVELS WITH NO REAL HELP. I AM PAYING TOO MUCH MONEY ON A LEASE TO BE OUT A CAR ONCE A MONTH. I KNOW LEMON LAWS DON'T APPLY BUT CAN'T I GET SOME HELP HERE?*AK
May 21, 2001
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DID NOT SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DUMPSTER, STOPPING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO WAY OF TELLING WHAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. *JB
May 14, 2001
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
FUEL LINES ARE RUBBING AGAINST SHOCK TOWER WHICH CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAK. HOSE IS NOW SHOWING MARKING, BUT EVENTUALLY WILL WEAR. ALSO, POWER STEERING HOSE IS RUBBING AGAINST AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
Apr 04, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
DOME LIGHT /TRUNK LIGHT OR INTERIOR LIGHT/ NO DASHBOARD LIGHT. SHE STATED THAT LIGHTS WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Apr 04, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, AND BRAKES DON'T OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK, DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH, A FEW WEEKS LATER , THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR SIGNAL LIGHTS, NO WINDOW POWER, OR RADIO AND CD POWER, DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AGAIN, CONSUMER STATES 3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE THE ALARM SWITCH WENT OFF AND LOCKED VEHICLE, IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *SLC
Apr 03, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD TO AVOID A TRUCK AND WENT INTO A DITCH. DEALERSHIP REPLACED IAC VALVE) TWICE. ON FEBRUARY 17 A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, PROCESSOR COMPUTER CHIP REPLACED, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAD EARLIER PROBLEMS THA WERE STILL EXISTING. *AK
Mar 02, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS IN AN HEAD-ON ACCIDENT AT 35 MPH NONE OF SAFETY FEATURES WORKED, INCLUDING AIR BAGS/SEAT BELTS, AND BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
Feb 06, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ALL ELECTRICAL DASH INSTRUMENTS WERE INOPERATIVE - WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NEEDED AND WERE NOT OPERATING FOR A PERIOD OF 20 MIN., THEN SUDDENLY POWER WAS RESTORED FOR NO APPARENT REASON - PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PERIODS OF TIME ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *AK
Jan 11, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FROM TEAM FORD IN JUNE. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR TWO DAYS PER INCIDENT AND THE SAME PROBLEMS CONTINUE WHILE THEY GRADUALLY DISCOVER MORE PROBLEMS EACH TIME. A CAR WITH 5200 MILES ON IT SHOULD NOT NEED THE VARIED AND UNIQUE COMBINATION OF REPLACEMENTS OUR CAR HAS REQUIRED. THE CAR MAKES A ROTATIONAL GRINDING NOISE WHILE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR TAKING AN INVOLVED TURN THE CAR MAKES A POP/CRACK NOISE FROM LEFT/FRONT OF CAR. THE CAR HAS STALLED THREE TIMES DURING FREEWAY AND CITY DRIVING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CREAKS AND SHUDDERS WHEN BEING PUT UP OR DOWN. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN STARTED IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER AND COMES CLOSE TO STALLING WHEN INITIALLY PUTTING INTO GEAR. NOW AND THEN CAR MAKES LUNGING MOTION AND NOISE WHEN PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. I COULD GO ON AND ON...I AM REPORTING DEFECTS AND PROBLEMS TO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THE NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. PLEASE HELP!
Sep 01, 2000
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
NOW THE CAR HAS 12,OOO MILES, I HAVE TO WAIT THREE WEEKS TO TAKE IT BACK IN. THIS TIME I HAVE THESE PROBLEMS, THE POWER SUNROOF SWITCH WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO,THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO MAKE NOISE, HAS TO ADD FLUID, AGAIN IT MAKES MORE NOISE,LAST SONG ON CD'S STICK. THIS IS THE ICEING ON THE CAKE TONIGHT I GO TO DINNER,WHEN I COME OUT, I SMELLED GASOLINE WHEN THE CAR STARTED, I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE IT WAS ANOTHER CAR. WENT TO BBEST BUT, WAS GONE FOR 25 MINUTES, CAME BACK STARTED CAR, AND AGAIN SMELL OF GASOLINE. I MADE A APPOINTMENT TO TAKE CARE IN WAS GIVEN DAATE OF SEPT 6. I WILL CALL THURS. I WILL RAISE CANE. THIS CAR HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT IT WITH 6 MILES. VERY DISAPPOINTED
Aug 30, 2000
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING BETWWEN 45 MPH-65 MPH STEERING WILL VIBRATE/ IT WILL SHAKE. ALSO, VIBRATION CAN BE FELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER CLAIMED DEFECT WAS DUE TO TIRE PROBLEM. BUT, DEALER HAS BALANCED TIRES 4 TIMES, AND REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES, AND VIBRATION STILL OCCURS. IN ADDITION, BRAKE LIGHT HAS BECOME STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN OFF.*AK
Jul 11, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL LOOSE, ADJUSTMENT HAVE ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS, LOCATED TO CLOSE TOGETHER, NEED TO BE REDESIGN
Jun 29, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2000 FORD Taurus have?
The 2000 FORD Taurus currently has 1232 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 FORD Taurus?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 FORD Taurus are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 FORD Taurus problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 FORD Taurus comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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