32 of the
1,264 complaints about the 2001 Ford Taurus are about the
lighting — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
99,000 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMELBACK FORD (1330 E CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, (602) 635-7551), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #11172654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesLong Beach, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER TO PURCHASE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10882801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesEugene, OR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10783006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10633567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,800 milesKansas City, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING HIS BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,800.
NHTSA complaint #10610713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesPurling, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE FAILURE WAS TEMPORARILY RESOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE BRAKE SWITCH SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #10437853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesWeston, WI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO REMAINED ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND STATIONARY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,900.
NHTSA complaint #10296576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesMaumelle, AR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN HOT (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE), CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR FROM "PARK" UPON STARTING ENGINE. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE - SAME AS NHTSA RECALL 04V106000. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN "REAR-ENDED" TWICE DURING LAST MONTH. FORD ADVISES THAT MY VIN NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL, BUT SAFETY PROBLEM EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10282780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesMaumelle, AR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
WHEN HOT (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE), CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR FROM "PARK" UPON STARTING ENGINE. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE - SAME AS NHTSA RECALL 04V106000. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN "REAR-ENDED" TWICE DURING LAST MONTH. FORD ADVISES THAT MY VIN NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL, BUT SAFETY PROBLEM EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10282780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Charles, LA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES, EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON OR OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V078000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10277971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesMerillville, IN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING, HE WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON HIS VEHICLE WERE NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000.
NHTSA complaint #10231824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stafford, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
WHEN ROTATING THE HEADLAMP CONTROL SWITCH CLOCKWISE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (DASH) LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. HOWEVER, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS DO COME ON.
NHTSA complaint #10218132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesHertford, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BOOSTER AND DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10208173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,097 milesSAN Diego, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. HE TESTED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AND THEY WERE FINE. HE JUMPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM OF A PART THAT HE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO PICK UP THE PART FROM THE DEALER, HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS A RECALLED PART. AT THAT POINT, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 91,097.
NHTSA complaint #10201594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesMinot, ND
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYED LIT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE FORD DEALER REPLACED THE STOP LAMP SWITCH HARNESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL#04V106000 WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 66,000. *AK UPDATE 4/23/07*TR THE TENSIONER AND BELT WAS REPLACED
NHTSA complaint #10185335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dearborn, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD TAURUS. AFTER PURCHASING, NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS BROKEN OFF AND WAS JUST RESTING IN ORIGINAL PLACE. CONTINUED TO OPERATE HEADLIGHT SWITCH UNTIL PLASTIC PIECE THAT FIT INTO PART BROKE OFF. CAN STILL TURN HEADLIGHTS ON & OFF, BUT ONLY WITH A LOT OF EFFORT. PLANNING TO CALL DEALER TO SEE IF IT CAN BE REPLACED AT NO COST; OTHERWISE WILL DO THE REPAIR MYSELF.
NHTSA complaint #10177546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesGallatin, TN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SHOP. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V106000, REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10165430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesAmbridge, PA
INTERIOR LIGHTING
DT*: THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 40 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED PUNCTURING THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. AFTER PLACING A SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT YET BEEN INFORMED. THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 09/05/06.
NHTSA complaint #10164690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSMENT FOR BRAKE LIGHT REPAIRS PERFORMED AND PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET.*MR RECALL#04V106000
NHTSA complaint #10120371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toms River, NJ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T PERFORM RECALL REPAIR ON VEHICLE. *LA SAFETY RECALL# 04V106000. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10081862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albion, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $189.00 BY THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH INSTALLED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT RECALL 04V106000 REPAIRS PERFORMED.
NHTSA complaint #10075945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,400 milesEagle Lake, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE KEPT BLOWING OUT DUE TO WATER GETTING INTO THE LENS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #10067030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,800 milesHuntsville, AL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS HAVE FOGGED UP. THIS WOULD CAUSE IT TO BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING NIGHT HOURS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10059899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yorkville, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA RECALL 01-V-078-000: 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. CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND DEALER ADMITTED SWITCH WAS THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10042094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesMonroe, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE FOOT PEDAL/STOP LAMP OCCURRED AND DRAINED THE BATTERY.
NHTSA complaint #10039937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. HAS CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY HAVE NOT TRIED TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS.
NHTSA complaint #10027326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lexington, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10026720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wauwatosa, WI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DIRECTION LIGHTS. EVERY TIME DIRECTION LIGHTS KEEP ON BURNING . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, AND DEALER WILL ONLY FIX IT, AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER THEY GO OUT AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10024999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Covinna, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL TO GO LEFT OR RIGHT SIGNAL WILL GO OUT BEFORE TURN IS MADE. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD IT REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK THE TURN SIGNAL WAS REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE EXHAUST MAKES HUMMING SOUND WHEN AT IDLE. WIPER BLADE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE GETS LOW MILEAGE WHEN A/C ON, THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL.
NHTSA complaint #8003461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WON'T STAY IN PLACE UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. MOST COMMONLY IT WON'T STAY IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS AT THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, EG. TRYING TO PUT IT AT 'LEFT' WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL TOWARD 'RIGHT'. IT HAPPENS TO ME OFTEN BECAUSE I NEED TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN RIGHT AFTER I LEAVE MY GARAGE, WHILE THE LATTER IS A SHARP RIGHT TURN. SOMETIMES THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCUR EVEN THE STEERING IS STRAIGHT AHEAD. IT OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS BRAND NEW SO I DOUBT IT'S A DESIGN FLAW.
NHTSA complaint #752257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.