Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V106000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/03/1999 to 03/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 938789 | 04/05/2004 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/02/2004 | 03/09/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 04s12.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| 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 analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| 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 analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| 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 analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| 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 analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| 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 analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. while parked, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v106000 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall . the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. while parked, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v106000 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall . the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. while parked the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v106000 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall . the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. da | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 143260 | 1 | |
| I am not able to get my car out of park and my brake lights will not stay on when the brake is pressed. i found that there was a recall on 2002 ford taurus, but at a different trim level. i called the dealer and was told there were no open recalls for my vin and that no repair related to the brake lamp switch was ever done by a ford dealership. i'd like to understand if my 2002 taurus se was manufactured differently than the recalled vehicles. i am having the same problem described in the recall (04s12) but my model was not included. was it determined that it was a defective part that caused the problem or defective labor? *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 70237 | 1 | 07/01/2005 |
| The passenger side brake and turn signal on my 2002 ford taurus will not illuminate and is malfunctioning. there also seems to be problem with the turn signal lever located inside the vehicle attached to the steering column on the left side. i have replaced bulbs and checked fuses, still no luck. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 143260 | 1 | |
| I am not able to get my car out of park and my brake lights will not stay on when the brake is pressed. i found that there was a recall on 2002 ford taurus, but at a different trim level. i called the dealer and was told there were no open recalls for my vin and that no repair related to the brake lamp switch was ever done by a ford dealership. i'd like to understand if my 2002 taurus se was manufactured differently than the recalled vehicles. i am having the same problem described in the recall (04s12) but my model was not included. was it determined that it was a defective part that caused the problem or defective labor? *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Electrical problem - certain lights stay on, others toggle on and off, automatic door locks come on and go off repeatedly without notice or cause. ford recalled vehicle and said it was repaired id#04v106000 at that time (a couple years ago now) at the time the car was new and had not shown any problems yet. (it is possible the dealer did not actually do repair as advised) fords recall # 04s12 other strange things are happening with various electrical items, the indicator lights in the dash light up without notice saying doors are open or trunk. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 99000 | 1 | 03/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact attempted to pull out of her driveway, but could not shift the gear out of park. through online research, she found nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch); however, the manufactured stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 99,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf the consumer stated the defect causes the brake lights not to work. updated 02/19/08 *tr | |||
| 12/26/2007 | 107500 | 100 | 03/14/2003 |
| A problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring with my 2002 ford taurus. apparently there is a recall #04v106000 that applies to 836,000 ford taurus and sable vehicles manufactured between 2000 and 2003, but not to my vehicle according to ford. this problem that was determined to be a safety related defect should be applied to all vehicles of the same model and having the exact the same defect. i would appreciate a ruling by nhtsa, and a reply to this complaint. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2007 | 92000 | 1 | 05/10/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the brake lights remained illuminated even when pressure was not being applied to the brakes. she would have to cut off the battery to turn off the brake light. she took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) and would not repair the vehicle for free. however, the contact had the repair performed according to the recall. she filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 92,000. | |||
| 03/27/2007 | 78000 | 20 | |
| Tl* - the contact stated that while driving the 2002 ford taurus with 78000 failure mileage he discovered that the rear brake lights did not work. there was recall 04v106000 on the same year/make and model, but this vehicle was not a part of the recall. also, the contact had problems with taking the vehicle out of park. as of 3/39/07 the vehicle had not been repaired. *ak | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated there is a problem with the wiring in the brake lamps switch which causes the brake lamps not to illuminate. additionally, when this happens the cruise control will not activate. there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v106000, regarding the brake light switch. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. | |||
| 04/10/2004 | 20030 | 7 | 07/20/2002 |
| Consumer experienced ongoing problems with both the front and rear seat belts not retracting from the retractors. vehicle has been in and out of the dealer shop on several occasions. driver's seat belt retractor has been replaced 2 times, and the passenger's seat belt retractor has been replaced once, but problems recurred. also, on another issue consumer stated that vehicle was back to the dealer three times on a manufacturer's recall 04v106000 concerning brake light switch. consumer stated that vehicle was still experiencing some problem with the stop lights not operating when braking. *ak the consumer stated that the problem was never fixed. the back seat belts had the same problems as the front. | |||
| 01/25/2004 | 1 | 01/20/2004 | |
| The braking lights of my ford taurus 2002 se with adjustable pedals stays on even after i turn off the engine and release the brake pedal. i found that ford has a recall on this issue on 2000 and 2001 taurus, but not 2002 model. this is unfair since ford did not fix the problem after the recall. *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| While applying high beam light switch electrical system shut down vehicle. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| High beam lights are too dim when driving at night. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak consumer was told by dealer that the vehicle came from the factory with poor high beam lights, the manager tested the high beams with a light meter and barely got a reading. *tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 08/10/2002 | 2 | 07/01/2002 | |
| Consumer states that the left turn signal has to be held while making a left turn. the manufacturer has been notified. the consumer states that she was in the right hand lane, she wanted to get in the left lane at the stop light to make a left turn. the consumer tried to use the left turn signal and it wouldn't stay on. (had to hold it down with my left hand and turn with the right hand. the shop at the dealer checked it out and stated that this was happening because of the air bag and the chip was moved to the right side of the steering wheel. this is a manufacturers defect that needs to be corrected. *scc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 08/10/2002 | 2 | 07/01/2002 | |
| Consumer states that the left turn signal has to be held while making a left turn. the manufacturer has been notified. the consumer states that she was in the right hand lane, she wanted to get in the left lane at the stop light to make a left turn. the consumer tried to use the left turn signal and it wouldn't stay on. (had to hold it down with my left hand and turn with the right hand. the shop at the dealer checked it out and stated that this was happening because of the air bag and the chip was moved to the right side of the steering wheel. this is a manufacturers defect that needs to be corrected. *scc | |||