Vehicle Safety Data

2000 FORD TAURUS Structure Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2000 FORD TAURUS

10 structure 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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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10682489 |
THIS EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY 2000 TAURUS: REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JAN 28, 2015 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V040000 COMPONENT(S): STRUCTURE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 194,889 ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL EXPAND DETAILS CLOSE 5 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS EXPAND MANUFACTURER: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2013 FORD TAURUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED DECEMBER 1, 2009, TO JULY 31, 2010, AND 2011-2013 LINCOLN MKS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED JUNE 1, 2011, TO OCTOBER 31, 2011. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING MAY UNSEAT, RESULTING IN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION AFTER ACTUATION. CONSEQUENCE: IF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING IS UNSEATED, THE DOOR MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. REMEDY: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR OF THE INTERIOR DOOR...
#10318806 |
WHEN IT RAINS I GET PUDDLES OF WATER ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING, THE BLOWER MOTOR HAS RUSTED OUT. WATER APPEARS TO BE COMING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD INTO THE CABIN FILTER AREA AND THEN DRIPPING THROUGH UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA. *TR
#10292220 |
2000 FORD TAURUS SE. I HAVE HAD A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH FOR A YEAR NOW ANY TIME IT RAINS. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT BOTH PASSENGER FLOOR AND FLOOR BEHIND PASSENGER SEAT IS SOAKED AFTER A GOOD RAIN. IT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE NEAR THE BLOWER. *TR
#10268383 |
WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND WATER ACCUMULATES ON THE FLOOR IN MY 2000 FORD TAURUS LX. SEE COMPLAINT #: 03V087000. *TR
#10250341 |
PASSENGER FOOT WELL FILLS WITH WATER DURING HARD RAINS. *TR
#10223313 |
WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR BOARDS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE REPLACED THE BLOWER RESISTOR THREE TIMES, ONCE FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW COWL AND RAIN HAT. *TR
#10221839 |
FORD TAURUS WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CABIN. OVER AN INCH OF WATER ON FLOOR. APPEARED AFTER CABIN FILTER WAS REPLACED. DEALER REPLACED RT. SIDE COWL AND WEATHER STRIPPING. STILL HAD LEAK. APPARENTLY THEY CRACKED OR DID NOT PROPERLY REINSTALL THE CABIN FILTER COVER. HAD SOME WORK DONE SINCE THEN WITH NEW CABIN FILTER, HAD HEAVY RAIN AND WATER DAMAGE AGAIN. THIS TIME, BLOWER MOTOR AND BLOWER RESISTOR RUINED. SMELLED ELECTRICAL BURNING. VERY DANGEROUS, I WOULD IMAGINE, NOT TO MENTION, TRYING TO DRIVE WITH FOGGED UP WINDOWS. THEY WANT ME TO PAY OVER $450 TO REPAIR. I HAVE REFUSED. INCIDENTS WERE IN 12/04 AND NOW. HAVE READ PLENTY OF INFO. REGARDING FORD'S FAULTY DESIGN OF TAURUS' (MINE) SABLES AND OTHER MODELS. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE!!! *TR
#10220056 |
PASSENGER FLOORBOARD IS FILLING UP WITH WATER ONLY WHEN IT RAINS. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER CORE, HEATER CORE CAUSING AND WEATHER STRIP REPLACED BY MIDAS AND RAINHAT AND WEATHER STRIPING REPLACED BY FORD BUT IT STILL LEAKS. *TR BLOWER MOTOR SHORTED OUT BECAUSE OF WATER.
#10048267 |
PROBLEMS WITH BLIND SPOTS WHILE DRIVING 2000 FORD TAURUS. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD TO BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN GOING THROUGH ANY INTERSECTION DUE TO THE BLIND SPOT THAT BLOCKS THE VISION FOR A FEW SECONDS. (STRUCTURE ISSUE PER CONSUMER) *SCC *JB
#10015465 |
WATER LEAKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. *JB

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 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 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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