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 | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 83118 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that after turning off the vehicle the brake and the exterior light remained illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 83,118. pmb | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 83118 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated when he arrived at his home and turn off his vehicle he notice that the brake and the exterior light stated illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 83,118.jp | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact was unable to shift from park into drive unless the brake pedal was engaged repeatedly. in addition, the rear brake light failed to illuminate when applying the brake pedal. the failure recurred intermittently. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) however the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the failure mileage was 128,000. kmj | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact was unable to shift from park into drive unless the brake pedal was engaged repeatedly. in addition, the rear brake light failed to illuminate when applying the brake pedal. the failure occurred intermittently. there was a recall related to the malfunction under nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch); however the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. js | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Power windows will not roll up or down, mirrors do not work, inside lights are out. ford replaced gem module a couple of years before for the same problem costing me money at that time. when the windows would not roll up or down, ford would replace fuse and in a few minutes the fuse would blow, again and again they did this and now they are not interested in fixing the problems since the vehicle is older and not under warranty and they claim fixing it would cost more than the vehicle is worth. i have a very good vehicle and would like to use the windows and mirrors and especially the lights inside and i feel this is definitely a safety hazard to me since i travel alone a lot each year. i have contacted ford and they repeatly state that they do not have any recalls and are not aware of such problems. i even sent them websites from people who are having these problems with the windows. all you have to do is goggle: taurus window problems and there are numerous owners with this problem. hope you can help with this matter as ford is not listening to us..... | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2003 ford taurus. consumer writes in regards to a road hazard concerning plastic lens *tgw the consumer stated the plastic headlight lenses turn yellow, not allowing light to be radiated through them. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the exterior lights and the instrument panel lights failed simutaneously. the light would remain off for approximatley five to ten seconds before re-illuminating. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted to report the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the exterior lights and the instrument panel goes out simutaneously. the light stays off for about five to ten seconds before coming back on. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 55,000...mw | |||
| 02/22/2009 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated the plastic cover over the head lights start to turn yellow and make the lights very dim. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was no warranty on the light covers. the contact feels this is a safety issue, because they have to run the high beams in order to see at night. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.rl | |||
| 09/03/2010 | 133000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while the contact drove the vehicle into the garage he noticed the brake lights remained illuminated. the contact also noticed he was not able to set the cruise control at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer diagnosed located the failure at the brake light switch. the vehicle wasn | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Dash lights won't work except for hazard lights which stay on at all times when light switch activated. all other interior and exterior lights work. started during cold months but would resolve when car warmed up. now the lights are totally out. this is a safety hazard since i cannot see the gauges as i am driving to and from work in the dark. it seems to be a crossed wire or circuit board malfunction. tried to explain problem to local dealership, had appointment and then they wanted it to sit there for 3 days while technician who started the work was off!! it will be going to a new dealership on monday! *tr | |||
| 07/19/2008 | 116349 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. after the vehicle was turned off, the contact noticed that the brake lights remained illuminated, which caused the battery to discharge. the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch); therefore, the contact would be liable for the repair costs. she is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the failure and current mileages were 116,349. update 09/10/08*cw updated 09/15/08*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 09/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| While backing out the back up lights failed. consumer had another driver place the vehicle in reverse and noticed that the lights failed to come on their own. consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that it could not be fixed at the dealership. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the rear brake lights remain on even after the vehicle was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and a technician concluded that the entire rear braking electrical system needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 72000. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 04/28/2010 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated the exterior brake lights would remain illuminated despite if the vehicle was on or off. the contact was able to locate a recall and when contacting the dealer, was informed his vin was not included with the recall (nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 01/03/2007 | 25201 | 1 | |
| Transmission failed in park and unagble to shift to any gear. car towed to ford dealership where the brake light switch and connector harness was replaced, part # 3f1z-13480. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 35000 | 5 | 05/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while the vehicle was in park, the gear shifter became stuck. the dealer and manufacturer stated that it could be an indication that a new battery is needed. the contact stated that this has been recalled; however, her vehicle was not included although she has experienced the same failure. the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done because the vin was not included and the warranty expired. nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) was referenced. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 03-05-08 *bf | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 32000 | 10 | 04/30/2003 |
| Over a year ago, i noticed that it was hard to get the gear shift to move from the park position to drive or reverse in the 2003 ford taurus. no matter how hard i tried i could not get the car into gear. finally, something told me to push down on the brake pedal,hard, and then it would release. i would do this for a few days and then it would not happen again for months. each time that this occurred it would take longer and longer to get the car into gear, then again, it would disappear for months, then start all over again. i finally took the vehicle to a reputable repair shop, and it would not fail for them, but intrigued, they told me to bring it back whenever it occurred again. months later, you guessed it, the problem returned with a vengeance and lasted more than just a few days. the only way it would release is when i really stomped down on the brake pedal. back to the shop it went because my brake lights would not always work , but the turn signal would. that is a dangerous situation. this time the mechanics called ford who told them that they did have a problem with certain cars and asked for the vin #. for some reason, even though there was a technical bulletin, my vin # number did not fall under the recall, even though it was having the same problem. that makes no sense to me. even though this was not an expensive job, i feel that ford should reimburse me. after all, i did have the same problem. when the mechanics received the brake light switch to install, the part had been completely redesigned. that tells me that ford knew of the problem and addressed it, but only for certain vehicles with specific vin numbers. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 07/02/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights do not work properly. a problem with the malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring has caused the stop lamps to become inoperable. the vehicle will not start unless placed in neutral. there is an nhtsa recall, # 04v106000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 05/05/2006 | 58000 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights do not work properly. while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights flash. after starting the vehicle it would not shift from the drive position. additionally, there are times when the vehicle will not start it must be turned off and restarted. there is an nhtsa recall, # 04v106000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 09/12/2006 | 1 | ||
| Automatic headlights malfunction. turn off unexpectedly while driving the vehicle. nearly caused accident a few times brought vehicle back to dealer charged 50 dollars to repair within 2 weeks same thing happened again. now turn headlights on manually. could have been seriously injured on turnpike when they malfunctioned drive totally blind till light switch was turned on manually. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 75 | 3 | 03/12/2003 |
| The headlights are not providing adequate lighting while driving at night. this causes poor visibility, and obstruct the consumer's vision while driving. the vehicle was taken to two separate dealers, and on one separate occasion they replaced the headlight bulb, and realigned the headlights on two other occasions, but the problem was not resolved. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 08/10/2008 | 92180 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the plastic covers for the headlights were turning yellow. when he cleans them, they return to yellow within six days. the failure causes poor visibility while driving at night. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 92,180. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 75 | 3 | 03/12/2003 |
| The headlights are not providing adequate lighting while driving at night. this causes poor visibility, and obstruct the consumer's vision while driving. the vehicle was taken to two separate dealers, and on one separate occasion they replaced the headlight bulb, and realigned the headlights on two other occasions, but the problem was not resolved. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall 04v106000. no parts available. consumer is still having problems with t tail light failure. dealership was notifed, but has not resolved the problem. locus ford, 609-386-3100. *ak | |||