10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jul 222002

Taurus

  • miles
Wire assembly to brake light switch snagged on to and then wrapped around the steering column several times. This resulted in a "noose effect" on the steering column that prevented hard right turns of the automobile and eventually broke off the brake light switch assembly from the brake pedal. This also resulted in brake light failure. Spoke to Ford road side assistance representative and informed them that they should not be giving drivers directions on how to start the car from a neutral gear position to bypass the interlock mechanism between brake and transmission shifter. I recommend that Ford either look at securing the cables or cover the moving components of the steering column under the dashboard.

- Sandy Hook, CT, USA

problem #5

Apr 182002

Taurus

  • miles
After getting recall 01V075000 repairs done for pedal extenders consumer was unable to shift gears. Also, brake lights have gone out due to this recall.contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Fraser, MI, USA

problem #4

Apr 082002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Brake lights were inoperable. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated adjustable pedal and brake assembly had gotten contaminated. Had repaired, but problem still exists.

- Ridgewood, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jan 012002

Taurus

  • miles
Brake lights would continuously stay on, also, has affected cruise control contacted dealer.

- Snowville, GA, USA

problem #2

Jul 302001

Taurus

  • miles
Loss of electrical power including dashboard, headlights, horn, signals, radio, A/C, windshield wipers, etc on four occasions.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 242001

Taurus

  • miles
When engine is turned off and the key is removed from ignition rear brake lights remain on. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

- Alburn, AL, USA