2001 FORD TAURUS
10 recalls, 1,264 complaints - 114 TSBs
16E026000 Apr 1, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, Brake... Read more
Consequence
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
04V332000 Jul 15, 2004
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRG... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES... Read more
04V106000 Mar 2, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD T... Read more
Consequence
IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTI... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
02V266000 Oct 2, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BE... Read more
01V258000 Aug 8, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPL... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH... Read more
01V144000 Apr 27, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIAL LATCH OF THE TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 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 1-800-392-367... Read more
01V078000 Mar 12, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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... Read more
01V048000 Feb 28, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS WITH FACTORY OR DEALER-INSTALLED DECK LID SPOILERS WITH LED CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMPS (CHMSL). VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH SPOILERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2000; AND VEHICLES WITH SPOILERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM... Read more
Consequence
UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD, THE CHMSL SHALL BE ACTIVATED ONLY UPON APPPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, IF THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER/RESISTOR ASSEMBLY AT THE SPOILER THAT PROVIDES AN ELECTRICAL RESISTOR TO GROUND AND CORRECTS THE CHMSL AND BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK CONDITIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE ... Read more
00V396000 Nov 28, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.
00V240000 Aug 24, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH (ISO-FIX ANCHOR) FASTENERS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESIDUAL TORQUE. THE ANCHORS ARE SECURED TO THE FLOOR PAN WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE THAT HAS TWO STUDS THAT EXTEND UPWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN AND THE ISO-FIX ANCHOR. TH... Read more
Consequence
THE ANCHOR MAY NOT HOLD THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE BRACKET NUT USING A TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL (RED LOCTITE). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000. 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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1,264 total complaints
112 crashes 18 fires 107 injuries 6 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 217 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 102 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 79 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 73 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 68 |
| SUSPENSION | 54 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 37 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 33 |
| AIR BAGS | 28 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 27 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
1. The navigation has a frosted crackle appearance framing the screen. It is difficult to read the navigation when needed. I know this has happened to other models of this vehicle and those were recalled and covered. 2. The brake senor keeps going off stating "SMART BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Apr 3, 2024
Incident date: Jan 14, 2024
I have a few issues: 1. I can be driving on an empty road and I get alerted that I am about to hit someone and it brakes on its own. With no one in sight in either direction. 2. My alarm keeps going off when I leave the vehicle due to motion being detected but no one is in the vehicle and it is l... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Apr 3, 2024
Incident date: Jan 14, 2024
I have a few issues: 1. I can be driving on an empty road and I get alerted that I am about to hit someone and it brakes on its own. With no one in sight in either direction. 2. My alarm keeps going off when I leave the vehicle due to motion being detected but no one is in the vehicle and it is l... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 3, 2024
Incident date: Jan 14, 2024
I have a few issues: 1. I can be driving on an empty road and I get alerted that I am about to hit someone and it brakes on its own. With no one in sight in either direction. 2. My alarm keeps going off when I leave the vehicle due to motion being detected but no one is in the vehicle and it is l... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 23, 2021
SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION ON THE DASH HAS BEEN OFF MEANING ... TO PUT IT IN DRIVE IT HAS TO SAY 1 ST. ON THE DASH REVERSE IS WHERE DRIVE IS OR D. ... YESTERDAY I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND THERE WAS A HUGE THUNK AND I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR HAD FROZE THEN AFTER MESSING WITH THE SHIFT A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 23, 2021
SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION ON THE DASH HAS BEEN OFF MEANING ... TO PUT IT IN DRIVE IT HAS TO SAY 1 ST. ON THE DASH REVERSE IS WHERE DRIVE IS OR D. ... YESTERDAY I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND THERE WAS A HUGE THUNK AND I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR HAD FROZE THEN AFTER MESSING WITH THE SHIFT A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 23, 2021
SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION ON THE DASH HAS BEEN OFF MEANING ... TO PUT IT IN DRIVE IT HAS TO SAY 1 ST. ON THE DASH REVERSE IS WHERE DRIVE IS OR D. ... YESTERDAY I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND THERE WAS A HUGE THUNK AND I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR HAD FROZE THEN AFTER MESSING WITH THE SHIFT A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 19, 2020
Incident date: Dec 18, 2020
THE CAR WILL SOMETIMES STAY AT HIGH RPMS EVEN WHEN PRESSURE IS RELEASED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN 2018 WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR AND HAS HAPPENED RECENTLY IN DECEMBER 2020. IN THE FIRST EPISODE, I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN UNTIL I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. IN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER MOTHER WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE DRIVER SHIFTED THE GEARS TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
MY HIGH BEAM LIGHT INDICATOR IS ON BUT THE LOW BEAMS ARE ON. WHEN I PUSH THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HIGH BEAMS ON THEY TURN ON BUT THE LIGHT INDICATOR TURNS OFF AND WHEN SWITCH MY HIGH BEAMS ON MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS KINDA WORKING, OTHERWISE IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
MY HIGH BEAM LIGHT INDICATOR IS ON BUT THE LOW BEAMS ARE ON. WHEN I PUSH THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HIGH BEAMS ON THEY TURN ON BUT THE LIGHT INDICATOR TURNS OFF AND WHEN SWITCH MY HIGH BEAMS ON MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS KINDA WORKING, OTHERWISE IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
MY HIGH BEAM LIGHT INDICATOR IS ON BUT THE LOW BEAMS ARE ON. WHEN I PUSH THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HIGH BEAMS ON THEY TURN ON BUT THE LIGHT INDICATOR TURNS OFF AND WHEN SWITCH MY HIGH BEAMS ON MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS KINDA WORKING, OTHERWISE IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: Feb 10, 2019
THE BREAK LIGHT ARE STAYING ON DRAINING THE BATTERY, IVE REPLACED THE PAART WITH A PART FROM ADVANCE AUTO , BUT LIGHTS STAY ON , FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT FOR MY VIN NUMBER.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. JOHN BLEAKLEY FORD INC (870 THORTON RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V1060... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jan 28, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
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 TAKE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 16, 2019
Incident date: Jan 4, 2019
DRIVERS DOOR NOT LATCHING. HAVE HAD TO DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY TO PURCHASE WD40 TO TRY AND GET MY DOOR SHUT. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY LIGHTS FLASHING. AND WHO PLUGS A PHONE INTO A CAR CHARGER FOR 2 HOURS AND IT DOESN'T CHARGE. IT NEVER USED TO DO THAT. DOOR WOULDN'T SHUT WHILE SITTING IN DR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2019
Incident date: Jan 4, 2019
DRIVERS DOOR NOT LATCHING. HAVE HAD TO DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY TO PURCHASE WD40 TO TRY AND GET MY DOOR SHUT. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY LIGHTS FLASHING. AND WHO PLUGS A PHONE INTO A CAR CHARGER FOR 2 HOURS AND IT DOESN'T CHARGE. IT NEVER USED TO DO THAT. DOOR WOULDN'T SHUT WHILE SITTING IN DR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 5, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
WAS INFORMED BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING, THEN WHEN I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTATED COULD NOT GET OUT OF PARK SO INSTALLED A NEW BRAKE SWITCH WHICH WORKED FOR LESS THEN AN HOUR. THINKING IT COULD BE A FUSE CHECKED THE MANUAL LIST OF FUSES AND COULD NOT FIND A LISTING FOR TH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2017
Incident date: Jul 18, 2017
THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING DOES NOT STAY IN IT'S SEAT WHERE IT IS MOUNTED BY THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSING OVER ACCELERATION WHEN USING MODERATE ACCELERATION, VERY HARD BRAKING IS NECSESARY TO STOP AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CAUSES MAJOR OVER REVING OF THE ENGINE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 9, 2017
Incident date: Jul 18, 2017
THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING DOES NOT STAY IN IT'S SEAT WHERE IT IS MOUNTED BY THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSING OVER ACCELERATION WHEN USING MODERATE ACCELERATION, VERY HARD BRAKING IS NECSESARY TO STOP AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CAUSES MAJOR OVER REVING OF THE ENGINE.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 24, 2017
TODAY, JUNE 24, 2017 AT ABOUT 1:00 PM, I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A CITY STREET, WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, TO TURN LEFT ONTO THE STATE HIGHWAY. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, SO I WAS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL AT ALL. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Nov 17, 2016
Incident date: Nov 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A POPPING NOISE AND A FOUL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Aug 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED REGARDLESS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
SUSPENSION
Sep 9, 2016
Incident date: Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE REPAIR, THE REAR AND FRONT COILS SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE EXPOSED AND FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V332000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 6, 2016
Incident date: Jul 31, 2016
2001 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DAMAGES. *SMD ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 21, 2016
CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE ADJUSTER APPEARS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Jun 25, 2016
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 NUMB... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Jun 25, 2016
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 NUMB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ANTI THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 6, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2010
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE PULLED OUT, THEREFORE, I CANNOT USE IT AT ALL. NOT ONLY IS THIS UNSAFE, BUT WITH MANDATORY SEAT BELT LAWS IN SOME STATES, I MUST GET THIS REPAIRED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 20, 2015
Incident date: Oct 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH WATER BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A RAIN HAT EXTENSION KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
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 NO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
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 NO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SWITCH FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
2001 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR DOORS ISSUE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ON, AFTER THE DOORS WERE CLOSED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE FREEWAY, AND WHEN I ACCELERATED TO REACH 60MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL, AND HAD TO USE MY BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO OTHER CARS UNTIL I COULD GET IT SAFELY PULLED OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, AND FORCING THE STOP WI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 17, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY SHIFTING THE GEAR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY SHIFTING THE GEAR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: May 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 18, 2015
Incident date: May 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 18, 2015
Incident date: May 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 18, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2015
ON 5 15 2015, 2001 FORD TAURUS WITH 32K MILES WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT AT A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS. MECHANIC OBSERVED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SPRING WAS BROKEN AND HAD DAMAGED THE TIRE. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT FOR THIS VEHICLE AND YEAR. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL FOR THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 27, 2015
Incident date: Mar 26, 2015
MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST LEFT A STOPLIGHT AND AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES AN HOUR LET OFF THE THROTTLE BUT VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. PUSHED AS HARD AS POSSIBLE ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN AND GET OFF THE ROAD PUT IN PARK THROTTLE STILL HIGH, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. I INVESTIGATED AND FOUND CRUI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Jul 17, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED ACCELERATION. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED FORCEFULLY. THE FAILURE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PUT IT ON COMPUTER IT SAID FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Jan 30, 2015
WRECK INTO A TREE, FROM SLIDING ON ICE - NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2015
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE EMITTED FROM BOTH AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE THE VEHICLE O... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 9, 2015
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 22, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS ABLE TO BE SECURED BUT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RELEASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR THE FRONT PASSE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V3320... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 FORD TAURUS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD TAURUS
114 manufacturer communications from 106 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
TSB 20-2233
Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
16-0068
Apr 21, 2016
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A fractured front coil spring
TSB160068
Apr 21, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
TSB160068
Apr 21, 2016
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
TSB-14-0165
Sep 9, 2014
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
MERCURY/FORD: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE ON VEHICLES OPERATING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-01 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
TSB-14-0149
Aug 11, 2014
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
MERCURY/FORD: FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE, AFTER OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, MOVE MOVE PAST SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT RUPTURE FRONT TIRE, RESULTING RAPID AIR LOSS. MODEL 1999-2001 TAURUS, SABLE.
CSP-13B04
Jun 21, 2013
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 20
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
04208
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
05224
Nov 14, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05227
Nov 14, 2005
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
052212
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT
18719
Jul 1, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
18614
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
18471
Mar 1, 2005
350000 EQUIPMENT
RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
18411
Feb 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04223
Nov 15, 2004
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
041712
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MIL AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTCS P0172 P0175. *EH
031506
Aug 9, 2004
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE OR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR, A MOTOR THAT OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY, AND/OR A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILURE. VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
17358
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04M04
Jul 1, 2004
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FRONT COIL SPRING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M04.
04111
Jun 14, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
02M01
Jun 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
17899
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
17681
Apr 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
AUTOLOCKS AND (RKE) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE. *TT
17703
Apr 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT
0415
Jan 26, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03223
Jan 26, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17094
Aug 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16982
Jul 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT
03123
Jun 23, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0361
Mar 31, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
16678
Mar 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB
16710
Mar 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
0335
Feb 17, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0322
Feb 3, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT
0325
Feb 3, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION. *TT
02236
Nov 25, 2002
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
16315
Oct 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16190
Sep 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ
16058
Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR L AMP ILLUMINATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0172/P0175, HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENTS WHEN COLD ONLY OR A SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION WHEN WARM. *TT
15854
May 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L FFV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0172/P0175. *TT
15873
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING A WATER LEAK CONDITION AT THE COWL AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
15889
May 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT
15820
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
15828
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
15559
Jan 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING SHUDDER WHILE IN REVERSE. *YH
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15481
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V AND 3.0L FFV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT ACCELERATOR TIP IN OR HEAVY ACCELERATION. *TT
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
15392
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01204
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE OIL FILTER MOUNTING SURFACE. *TT
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01191
Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 24-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HAND START, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER/VIBRATION, HARSH DOWNSHIFT COASTING, AND ERRONEOUS CODE P1443 STORED. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
010901
Sep 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLE - IMPROPER ETHYLENE GLYCOL CONCENTRATION. *NLM
15239
Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON PRE DELIVERY TEMPORARY FAST IDLE. *TT
15252
Sep 1, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. *TT
15280
Sep 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SOME VEHICLESMAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STICKING/BINDING IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER AT OR NEAR THE START POSITION. *JG
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15139
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *YH
15139
Aug 1, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *YH
15139
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *TT
15139
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 8, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A COLD ENGINE ROUGH IDLE AND / OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0174, P1132, AND P1152 IN MEMORY. *TT
15059
Jul 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
01E15
Jun 28, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FIELD ACTION REGARDING ENGINE STRATEGY R11 CALIBRATION FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
E1E15
Jun 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES WITH A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WHICH WAS INADVERTENTLY PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT CUASES THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE USING THE GASOLINE DEFAULT VALUES REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL.
15016
Jun 1, 2001
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1946 (DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
14920
May 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AX4N TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC PINT POINT TEST C3 ERROR. *TT
14911
May 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4N OR 4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AREA. *TT
0162
Apr 2, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14812
Apr 1, 2001
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 AND / OR B1998 (OPEN / HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUITS).
0143
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL ODOR NOTICED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MAY BE NOTICED UPON INITIAL STARTUP AFTER HOT SOAK. THIS CONDITION PRODUCES A FUEL ODOR ONLY AND DOES NOT INVOLVE VISIBLE FUEL OR INCLUDE THE
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
01T01
Mar 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTION FOR AX4N TRANSAXLE INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT ON CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
14074
Mar 1, 2001
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES' POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REQUIRE A FINAL DRIVE RATIO (NOT AXLE RATIO) AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM RE-PROGRAM. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD TAURUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE12033
Opened: Oct 24, 2012 , Closed: Jun 26, 2013
Speed control cable damage
On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the ... Read more
PE12005
Opened: Mar 7, 2012 , Closed: Oct 22, 2012
Stuck throttle
Preliminary Evaluation (PE)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus vehicles.The speed control cable, throttle b... Read more
EA08018
Opened: Aug 28, 2008 , Closed: Jun 30, 2011
Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
To date, ODI is aware of 2,401 non-duplicative complaints related to the alleged defect. In addition, ODI is aware of 1,411 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to the alleged defect. In total, ODI is aware of 3,645 unique subject vehicles that have experienced one or more front... Read more
DP06005
Opened: Dec 4, 2006 , Closed: Dec 28, 2007
ENGINE STALLING FFV
ON OCTOBER 11, 2006, PUBLIC CITIZEN PETITIONED ODI TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLS CAUSED BY E85 FUEL IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 - 2005 FORD TAURUS FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES (FFV). ODI'S REVIEW OF THE PETITION AND OTHER AVAILABLE DATA FOUND A LOW STALL RATE ATTRIBUTABLE TO E-85 FUELING AND THA... Read more
EA06002
Opened: Jan 24, 2006 , Closed: Feb 5, 2007
REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE
ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED A HIGH COMPLAINT RATE FOR THE REAR COIL SPRINGS IN THE SALT BELT STATES (APPROXIMATELY 250 PER 100,000 VEHICLES).APPROXIMATELY 59 PERCENT OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ADJACENT REAR TIRE, WITH ABOUT HALF OF THESE (30 PERCENT OF ... Read more
PE05054
Opened: Sep 27, 2005 , Closed: Jan 24, 2006
REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, PE05-054, BASED ON 131 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES RELATED TO ALLEGED REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURES.SINCE OPENING THE INVESTIGATION THERE HAVE BEEN AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY-THREE (63) COMPLAINTS ALLEGING REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE.AN AN... Read more
RP03001
Opened: Oct 31, 2003 , Closed: Mar 23, 2004
BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATION
MS. RODMAN REPORTED THAT AFTER HER VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR THE RECALL, HER MOTHER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASHED THE SABLE INTO A LIGHT POLE.PREVIOUSLY NHTSA HAD CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION FOR THIS ISSUE (PE02-035) THAT RESULTED IN THE RECALL (02V-266) OF 369,000 MY 2000-2002 TAURUS... Read more
RQ03008
Opened: Oct 23, 2003 , Closed: Mar 5, 2004
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S AN... Read more
EA03010
Opened: Jul 2, 2003 , Closed: Jun 23, 2004
FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH
THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 427 REPORTS ALLEGING NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS.OF THE 427 REPORTS, TWO INCIDENTS (FATAL CRASHES) HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES IN WHICH THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.A DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.FURTH... Read more
PE03002
Opened: Jan 6, 2003 , Closed: Jul 2, 2003
FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS IDENTIFIED 260 REPORTS ALLEGING FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT FOR ANY (SEVERITY) FRONTAL OR NEAR-FRONTAL CRASH ON MODEL YEAR 2000-2001 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE VEHICLES.ADDITIONAL CRASH REPORTS ARE CONTAINED IN NHTSA'S FATALITY ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM (FARS) DATABASE.T... Read more
PE02080
Opened: Oct 22, 2002 , Closed: Apr 29, 2003
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE
A TOTAL OF 161 FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURES ARE KNOWN TO ODI AND FORD FROM ALL SOURCES, 59 OF THESE LEADING TO TIRE DAMAGE.THESE FAILURES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE CORROSION STATES, WHERE 253,814 SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE SOLD.WARRANTY AND CONSUMER COMPLAINT DATA SHOW THAT THE SUBJECT FLEET EXPERIENCE... Read more
PE02035
Opened: Mar 15, 2002 , Closed: Oct 22, 2002
BRAKE/ACCEL PEDAL SEPARATION
RQ99017
Opened: Aug 9, 1999 , Closed: Feb 16, 2000
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING
There is no summary currently available
EA99023
Opened: Aug 6, 1999 , Closed: Jun 12, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER
ODI has received 50 additional complaiints on MY 1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles alleging malfunction of the windshield wiper system including; intermittent or complete stoppage of wiper sweeping; inadequate sweep speed; and other general complaints of poor performace.In some cases, the ... Read more
PE99015
Opened: Feb 24, 1999 , Closed: Aug 6, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER
ALLEGED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
RQ98016
Opened: Sep 29, 1998 , Closed: Jan 12, 1999
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS AY BREAK DUE TO MANUFACTURING CRACHS IN COMBINATION WITH CORROSION.
EA97026
Opened: Nov 26, 1997 , Closed: May 13, 1998
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE
ALLEGED THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE, PERMITTING SUSPENSION COLLAPSE, POSSIBLE TIRE PUNCTURE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE SAFETY
RQ97009
Opened: Aug 29, 1997 , Closed: Feb 16, 1999
REAR LOWER SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CARS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 93V-106 SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE PHENOMENON, AND TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS REMEDY FAILURE ISSUE
PE97035
Opened: Jul 22, 1997 , Closed: Nov 26, 1997
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE
Front Suspension coil springs may fracture with the vehicle in motion, posing a potential compromise to the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
EA96024
Opened: Sep 30, 1996 , Closed: Apr 15, 1997
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA96019
Opened: Jul 31, 1996 , Closed: Jan 26, 1998
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
EXCESSIVE HEAT IN AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSED THAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN FOR TIME PERIODS OF VARYING LENGTH TO COOL OFF.OPENING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THIS MANNER INTERRUPTS ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW TO THE HEADLIGHTS, SHUTTING THEM OFF.HEADLIGHT OU... Read more
PE96033
Opened: May 2, 1996 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT ... Read more
PE96018
Opened: Mar 5, 1996 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP95004
Opened: Aug 8, 1995 , Closed: Aug 30, 1995
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS
PE95026
Opened: May 1, 1995 , Closed: Aug 31, 1995
PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DP94006
Opened: Jul 11, 1994 , Closed: Jan 26, 1995
POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
EA94008
Opened: Feb 16, 1994 , Closed: Feb 27, 1995
BROKEN TIE RODS
There is no summary currently available
PE93100
Opened: Dec 2, 1993 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93099
Opened: Nov 30, 1993 , Closed: Mar 28, 1994
STEERING LCK-UP/IMPEDIMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93070
Opened: Jul 27, 1993 , Closed: Nov 22, 1993
FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS
There is no summary currently available
PE93065
Opened: Jul 15, 1993 , Closed: Nov 30, 1993
UNDERBODY FUEL LINE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE93058
Opened: Jun 15, 1993 , Closed: Feb 16, 1994
BROKEN TIE RODS
There is no summary currently available
EA92040
Opened: Nov 30, 1992 , Closed: Jun 30, 1993
SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE92056
Opened: Jul 1, 1992 , Closed: Nov 30, 1992
SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE92044
Opened: Apr 27, 1992 , Closed: Aug 31, 1992
POWER STEERING LEAKS/FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE92014
Opened: Feb 4, 1992 , Closed: Jun 25, 1992
ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91042
Opened: Oct 28, 1991 , Closed: May 21, 1992
STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION
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DP91013
Opened: Sep 24, 1991 , Closed: Jan 30, 1992
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
PE91128
Opened: Sep 17, 1991 , Closed: Jan 27, 1992
FIRES IN IGNITION SWITCH
There is no summary currently available
PE91108
Opened: Aug 1, 1991 , Closed: Oct 28, 1991
STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91036
Opened: Jan 22, 1991 , Closed: May 22, 1991
DOOR HANDLES BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA91011
Opened: Dec 18, 1990 , Closed: Aug 13, 1992
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA90045
Opened: Sep 28, 1990 , Closed: Sep 12, 1991
BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS
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PE90113
Opened: Aug 20, 1990 , Closed: Dec 18, 1990
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE LOCKING
There is no summary currently available
PE90104
Opened: Aug 2, 1990 , Closed: Aug 30, 1990
WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE90071
Opened: Apr 2, 1990 , Closed: Jun 28, 1990
BRAKE DISC HUB FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90066
Opened: Mar 27, 1990 , Closed: Aug 31, 1990
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PE90019
Opened: Nov 27, 1989 , Closed: Mar 27, 1990
SPEED CONTROL FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA90005
Opened: Oct 31, 1989 , Closed: Mar 12, 1991
POWER SEAT MALFUNC/FIRE
There is no summary currently available
EA90006
Opened: Oct 31, 1989 , Closed: Feb 28, 1991
SAFETY BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89126
Opened: Jun 1, 1989 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
SAFETY BELT FAILURE
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PE89125
Opened: Jun 1, 1989 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
PWR SEAT MALFUNC - FIRE
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EA89023
Opened: May 25, 1989 , Closed: May 22, 1990
FRONT SEAT BRACKET
SUMMARY:THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL APPEARS TO BE THE POTENTIALCONSEQUENCE OF A SEAT BRACKET FAILURE.===
PE89091
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 13, 1989
EXHAUST GAS INTRUSION
SUMMARY: OWNERS COMPLAIN OF EXHAUST GASES, INCLUDING HYDROGEN SULFIDE,LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING NAUSEA, HEADACHES, ANDDISCOMFORT.HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) IS A COLORLESS, FLAMMABLE, ANDVERY POISONOUS GAS.===
PE89007
Opened: Oct 19, 1988 , Closed: May 25, 1989
FRONT SEAT BRACKET
BRIEFING NOTES ODISCUSSION OF THE REPORTED DEFECT & ITS CONSEQUENCES OFAILURE MILEAGE ANALYSIS OWARRANTY DATA ANALYSIS OFORD'S BODY & CHASSIS ENGINEERING REPORT OCOMPARISON WITH OTHER SEAT-TRACK ANALYSES===
PE89006
Opened: Oct 19, 1988 , Closed: Jun 26, 1989
HEAD REST DROPS
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EA88032
Opened: Apr 22, 1988 , Closed: Jan 12, 1990
STALLING
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PE88014
Opened: Jan 15, 1988 , Closed: May 26, 1988
HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT
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PE87030
Opened: May 12, 1987 , Closed: Aug 24, 1987
STEERING BINDING
BASED ON AN ODI FAILURE REPORT ANALYSIS SHOWING 6 COMPLAINTS, 4 ACCIDENTSAND 3 INUJURIES, A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED AND AN INFORMATIONREQUEST WAS SENT TO FORD.SUBSEQUENTLY, ODI RECEIVED 4 ADDITIONAL COM-PLAINTS.FURTHER INFORMATION WAS DEVELOPED WHICH LED TO DELETION OF 4COMPLAINTS AND THE ... Read more
DP86014
Opened: Jul 23, 1986 , Closed: Aug 21, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
FORD TAURUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD TAURUS across all model years (1986, 2019).
173
Total Recalls
24,046
Total Complaints
60
Investigations
1,466
Reported Crashes
697
Reported Fires
43
Reported Deaths
FORD TAURUS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 67 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 53 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 104 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 356 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 297 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 755 | View |
| 2012 | 5 | 100 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 251 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 286 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 240 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 196 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 415 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 1,005 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 482 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 1,524 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 1,759 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 10 | 1,264 | |
| 2000 | 8 | 1,497 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 1,100 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 680 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 1,003 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 1,132 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 1,597 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 1,284 | View |
| 1993 | 8 | 2,206 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 1,009 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 946 | View |
| 1990 | 8 | 542 | View |
| 1989 | 7 | 762 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 462 | View |
| 1987 | 9 | 355 | View |
| 1986 | 9 | 150 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | View |