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2000 FORD TAURUS Structurebody Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2000 FORD TAURUS

10 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

10
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#10876090 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE SUBFRAME THAT HELD THE TWO REAR TIRES WAS ALSO RUSTED AND FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CHANGE THE REAR TIRES MORE FREQUENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.
#10818974 | Fire
THE CAR BURNT TO THE GROUND OUT OF NO WHERE.
#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...
#10499868 | Fire
FRIDAY AFTERNOON I TOOK MY 90 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND DROVE TO CHICK FILET TO BUY A TAKEOUT LUNCH. I DROVE HOME TO MY MOTHER'S HOUSE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BACKING UP THE CAR INTO HER DRIVEWAY. I STOPPED THE CAR AND LOOKED BEHIND ME TO CHECK FOR ANYONE WALKING AND THEN HEARD MY MOM SCREAM FIRE!, FIRE!. AS I QUICKLY TURNED MY HEAD BACK I SAW FLAMES JUMPING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2000 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON. I QUICKLY TURN OFF THE CAR, GRABBING THE KEYS AS I WENT, YELLED AT MY MOM TO GET OUT AND THEN JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND RACED BACK TO OPEN THE TRUNK SO THAT I COULD GET MY MOTHER'S WALKER. AS I ARRIVED AT MY MOTHER'S CAR DOOR I HELPED HER OUT AND PULLED OFF HER OXYGEN CANULA AND TOLD HER TO WALK AS FAST AS...
#10425425 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND DRIVE SHAFT FRACTURED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,777.
#10370030 |
MY CAR DOOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LATCH IMMEDIATELY WHEN I CLOSE THE DOOR. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO DRIVE 5 MILES HOLDING THE CAR DOOR CLOSED WITH ONE HAND BEFORE THE DOOR WILL LATCH. THIS HAPPENS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE CAR HAS TO WARM UP BEFORE THE DOOR WILL LATCH. I HAVE TRIED LUBRICATING THE DOOR LATCH AND THAT DOESN'T WORK. THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS WRITTEN ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE CAR DOOR LATCH WORKS GREAT DURING SPRING, FALL AND SUMMER.
#10215948 |
WATER LEAK FROM THE FIREWALL NEAR THE HEATER MOTOR RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF WATER POOLING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR. *TR
#10192332 |
2000 FORD TAURUS SE FLOORBOARD FILLS WITH WATER, UNKNOWN SOURCE. *TR
#566473 |
CONSUMER STATES THE CARGO COVER WAS REPLACED.*JB
#854441 |
REAR WINDOW ON RIGHT HAND SIDE ON THE ROOF NEXT TO THE BACK WINDOW, HAS A CRACK WHICH IS CAUSING A LEAKAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE 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 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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