2000 Ford Taurus exterior lighting problems
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2000 Ford Taurus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the headlights failed to shut off, which required the battery cable to be disconnected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive in the event that the day time running lamps…”
filed Jul 22, 2019
“Started to smell burned wires in car. Look under dash and smoke and wires where burned. Brake lights dont work. Reading online and other issue with this car and people where having same issue. When I called dealer they said theres nothing they can do because they are no more recalls on that. But I…”
filed May 11, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING…Campaign 04V106000 · Mar 2, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALSCampaign 01V078000 · Mar 12, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 01V075000 · Mar 12, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS WITH FACTORY OR DEALER-INSTALLED DECK LID SPOILERS…Campaign 01V048000 · Feb 28, 2001
Exterior Lighting problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 13 | 6% |
| 2013 Taurus | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 Taurus | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.