2000 FORD TAURUS Electrical Systemignitionmodule Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionmodule Issues in the 2000 FORD TAURUS

4 electrical systemignitionmodule complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionmodule Complaints

#10086164 | August 4, 2004

IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION THAT MIGHT HELP TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION BELOW, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD CONTACT ME. I STARTED MY 2000 FORD TAURUS WITH 56,000 MILES TO GO TO WORK ON JULY 29TH, AND AS SOON AS I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY, A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD OCCURRED. IT WAS LIKE A BOMB GOING OFF, THE MOTOR BECAME LOUD AND STARTED REVVING. THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD HAD EXPLODED DUE TO THE PCM (POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE) HAVING THE WRONG FLASH (A SOFTWARE PROBLEM PROGRAMMED AT THE FACTORY). THE PCM CAUSED A BACKFIRE OUT THE TOP OF THE MOTOR. FORD DEALERS WERE SUPPOSE TO CORRECT THIS IN APRIL/ MAY OF 2000 . I PURCHASED MY CAR IN JULY 2000 AFTER THEY WERE ALL SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED. THE FORD DEALER HAS COME DOWN FROM $500 TO $250 TO FIX MY CAR, BUT REFUSES TO...

#8011103 | June 5, 2002

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

#891581 | June 28, 2001

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

#881993 | March 2, 2001 Crash Fire

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

Other 2000 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 157 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 145 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 59 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 55 complaints Suspensionrear 51 complaints Suspension 45 complaints Air Bags 42 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 40 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 38 complaints Tires 38 complaints Suspensionfront 35 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 33 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 32 complaints Electrical System 24 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 24 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 24 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 22 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 20 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 18 complaints Power Train 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 16 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 15 complaints Tirestreadbelt 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 13 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 12 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 10 complaints Structure 10 complaints Structurebody 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 8 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 7 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 7 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 6 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 6 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Tiressidewall 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Aircontrols 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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