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2000 FORD TAURUS Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 2000 FORD TAURUS

9 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints

#10135652 |
2000 FORD TAURUS HEADLIGHTS FAILED.*MR THE HEADLIGHT SEALS FAILED WHICH ALLOWED MOISTURE TO FORM ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE LENS. THIS REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT GIVEN OFF BY 10-25%. *NM
#10135016 |
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
#10130266 |
DT: 2000 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CLOUDY AND GOT MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF THE PLASTIC ITSELF. IT SWEATS FROM THE INSIDE. CALLED MANUFACTURER, AND ASKED FOR ANY RECALLS OR PROBLEMS ON THE HEADLIGHTS. THEY SAID NO. THE ONLY SOLUTION FOR THIS WAS TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS FOR A COST OF $155.00 AND WITH ONLY A YEAR WARRANTY OR 12,000 MILE. CONSUMER SPOKE TO A JUNK YARD, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 1985. CONSUMER OWNED THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW, I, AND JUST NOTICED THIS LAST WEEK. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY I SEAL FRACTURES OR BROKEN LENSES ON THE LIGHT OR ASSEMBLY. *AK
#10104398 |
HEADLIGHTS JUST SHUT OFF WHEN ON AUTOMATIC. SOMETIMES THEY COME RIGHT BACK ON AND OTHER TIMES THEY STAY OFF. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ON DARK HIGHWAY. *AK
#769556 |
THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT HOWEVER MY CAR ISN'T COVERED. I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT SINCE I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND NOT JUST THE KNOB. DT *TS
#8016701 |
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 5 SECONDS TO 1 MINUTE. DEALER CANNOT FINDCAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK
#8000727 |
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BECAME EXTREMELY DIM. DEALER IS UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#899564 |
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BECAME EXTREMELY DIM, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT CANNOT LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#899045 |
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BECOME EXTREMELY DIM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUS EOF PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*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 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 Systemignitionmodule 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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