2001 Ford Taurus exterior lighting problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the brake lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was…”
filed Jan 28, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While attempting to place the vehicle in drive, the gears would not shift and the brake lights would not activate. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign…”
filed Jul 5, 2016
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 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 2001 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.