4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,096 miles

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problem #9

Sep 012005

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2000 Ford Taurus headlights failed. The headlight seals failed which allowed moisture to form on the inside surface of the lens. This reduces the amount of light given off by 10-25%.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #8

Aug 272005

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,361 miles
2000 Ford Taurus. Driving at night, headlights and all running-park lights failed. Parked car and idled while trying different headlight switch positions. After about 15 minutes, lighting resumed normal operation. Dealer (of course) could find no problems nor cause of the failure. Factory customer support was contacted, and have yet to receive call-back.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #7

Jul 182005

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
2000 Ford Taurus station wagon. The headlight assembly was cloudy and got moisture on the inside of the plastic itself. It sweats from the inside. Called manufacturer, and asked for any recalls or problems on the headlights. They said no. The only solution for this was to replace the headlights for a cost of $155 and with only a year warranty or 12,000 mile. Consumer spoke to a junk yard, and they said that this had been a problem since 1985. Consumer owned this car since it was new, I, and just noticed this last week. Consumer inspected vehicle and could not find any I seal fractures or broken lenses on the light or assembly.

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #6

Dec 232004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,000 miles
Headlights just shut off when on automatic. Sometimes they come right back on and other times they stay off. Very dangerous when on dark highway.

- Holt, MO, USA

problem #5

Oct 172002

Taurus

  • miles
There is a recall on this component however my car isn't covered. I would like reimbursement since I was required to replace the entire switch assembly and not just the knob.

- Fairlawn, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 012001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Headlights go out intermittently while driving anywhere from 5 seconds to 1 minute. Dealer cannot findcause of problem.

- Birben, IL, USA

problem #3

Dec 012001

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at night headlights became extremely dim. Dealer is unable to locate source of problem.

- Jackson, MN, USA

problem #2

Nov 012001

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at night headlights became extremely dim, causing poor driver visibility. Dealer has been contacted, but cannot locate source of problem.

- Jackson, MN, USA

problem #1

Nov 132001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at night headlights become extremely dim, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify caus eof problem.

- Jackson, MN, USA