Problems with 2001 Ford Taurus EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 taken to camelback ford (1330 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-7551), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000.

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 number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the contact, a mechanic, reached out to the dealer to purchase parts for the repair, but the dealer refused. the contact was informed that he would have to bring the vehicle in for the repair to be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights illuminated continuously while the brake pedal was not being depressed. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake light illuminated causing his battery to drain. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the approximate failure mileage was 108,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated after the vehicle was turned on it failed to shift out of the park position. the contact also stated by depressing the brake pedal the failure was temporarily resolved. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the brake switch should be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the vin did not qualify for nhtsa campaign 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.

When hot (ambient temperature), car will not shift into gear from "park" upon starting engine. brake lights will not operate - same as nhtsa recall 04v106000. i have almost been "rear-ended" twice during last month. ford advises that my vin not subject to recall, but safety problem exists. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the tail lights remain illuminated at all times, even when the ignition is on or off. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this vehicle. the contact scheduled an appointment to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic and repair. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v078000 (exterior lighting:tail lights:switch), although the failures were identical. the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate intermittently and that the vehicle was difficult to shift out of park. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the cruise control failed to activate. the brake lights also remained on when the vehicle was in operation and stationary. the failures occurred intermittently. nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000, exterior lighting:brake lights, switch is related to the failure; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,900.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while the contact was driving, he was informed by another driver that the brake lights on his vehicle were not working. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 103,000.

When rotating the headlamp control switch clockwise the instrument cluster (dash) lights do not come on. however, the exterior lights do come on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even after the vehicle had been turned off. the dealer stated that the booster and deactivation switch failed. the dealer and manufacturer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). the current and failure mileages were 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle's battery was completely dead. he tested the battery and alternator and they were fine. he jumped the vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were not functioning. he called the dealer and they advised him of a part that he needed to repair the vehicle. when the contact went to pick up the part from the dealer, he noticed that it was a recalled part. at that point, he discovered nhtsa recall number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the dealer stated that his vehicle was excluded from the recall and he would have to pay for the repair. the vehicle remains at the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 91,097.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the brake light stayed lit when the engine was off. the ford dealer replaced the stop lamp switch harness. the contact stated that recall#04v106000 was issued for the same failure. however, the manufacturer stated that it did not include this vehicle due to the vin. the contact has the repair invoice. the current and failure mileage were 66,000. *ak update 4/23/07*tr the tensioner and belt was replaced

Purchased a used 2001 ford taurus. after purchasing, noticed that headlight switch was broken off and was just resting in original place. continued to operate headlight switch until plastic piece that fit into part broke off. can still turn headlights on & off, but only with a lot of effort. planning to call dealer to see if it can be replaced at no cost; otherwise will do the repair myself. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not shift out of park and the brake lights were inoperable. the vehicle was not inspected by a repair shop. there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v106000, regarding the brake light switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Tail light on driver's side kept blowing out due to water getting into the lens. dealer was contacted. *ak

Consumer was charged $189.00 by the dealership to have the stop lamp switch installed. this occurred when the vehicle was taken to the dealership to have the brake light recall 04v106000 repairs performed.*ak

The dealership didn't perform recall repair on vehicle. *la safety recall# 04v106000. *sc *jb

While driving, the front headlight lens have fogged up. this would cause it to be hard for the consumer to see during night hours. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve. please provide more information.*ak

Nhtsa recall 01-v-078-000: vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit. consumer had the same problem, and dealer admitted switch was the problem. *ak

Consumer is requesting reimbursment for brake light repairs performed and paid for out of pocket.*mr recall#04v106000 *jb

Consumer states that when moving the steering column brake lights would not work. dealer notified.*ak

The turn signal switch won't stay in place under some conditions. most commonly it won't stay if the steering wheel is at the opposite direction, eg. trying to put it at 'left' while the steering is still toward 'right'. it happens to me often because i need to make a sharp left turn right after i leave my garage, while the latter is a sharp right turn. sometimes this problem also occur even the steering is straight ahead. it occurs when the car is brand new so i doubt it's a design flaw.*ak

On march 6, 2001, i purchased a 2001 ford taurus lx, from chino hills ford, chino, california 91710. on april 6, 2001, the vehicle was taken to ford west, artesia blvd., bellflower because the car would not go into park when the brakes were applied. the strange part is when i phoned the dealership and explained the problem, they gave me instructions on how to shift the gear as if it was part of my owner's manual. i got the impression that this was a very common problem for the taurus vehicle. when the service deparment at ford west pulled the information up on the car from the computer, it was revealed that the car's rear bumper had been replaced when it had 5 miles on it. (this was never disclosed to me). i picked up the car drove home and the brake switch went out again. this time i called chino hills ford to have them replace the brake switch. i drove the car to chino hills on april 12, 2001, i was told by one of the service personnel that there were loose wires and i had no brake lights. all of this was assessed by him without taking the vehicle into the service area. chino hills supplied me with a rental and said it would probably take a day to repair. i was under the impression that the dealership would check the car thoroughly since this problem has occured more than once in such a short time of purchasing the vehicle. when driving the car i could feel that the brakes were still not working properly, so i called the dealership only to feel as though they were not taking my concerns seriously. to make a long story short the brakes failed twice on the car. two engineering companies investigated and found oil in the brake line. now ford does not want to compensate me with a new car and out of pocket expenses for a rental. a more detailed letter has been sent to ford motor company, product claim department. i desperately need your help. ford says the car is ready, but i fear for my fami ly's safety!!!!

When using turn signal to go left or right signal will go out before turn is made. took to dealer and had it repaired, but problem still exists. *ak the turn signal was repaired twice, but the problem still exists. the exhaust makes humming sound when at idle. wiper blade failed and was replaced. the vehicle gets low mileage when a/c on, the engine was leaking oil. *yh