Make : Ford model : Taurus year : 2000 NHTSA campaign id number : 01V078000 recall date : Mar 02, 2001 component: Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch summary: 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. Consequence: A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began March 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. After receiving the necessary corrective repair from the above mentioned recall, my vehicle has encountered the identical problem with the same symptoms. This is the 3rd time that my vehicle has undergone corrective repairs for the same problem. This time, Ford and the local dealership said that I must pay for the repairs as Ford has been billed for the recalled repair previously. Additionally, my tail light stayed on, draining my battery to the point that a replacement battery had to be purchased. I would like to see the problem corrected so that I don't experience this every few years. Additionally, I don't feel I should pay for an acknowledged recall problem simply because Ford corrected the problem before, to no satisfaction. In addition, I feel I should be reimbursed for the cost of replacing my drained battery. Apparently, Ford will not take ownership of this continuing problem unless they are prompted to do so by NHTSA.

- Germantown, MD, USA

Brake light and shift interlock failure had been recalled once and 'fixed' in 2002; switch failed again and replaced again.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

The consumer was unable to shift the vehicle's gear out of park. The mechanic had installed a jumper/resistor assembly on 4/6/2001, for a recall on the stop lamps. Since that repair, the problem has occurred twice. The was jumper/resistor assembly was replaced three times.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

The consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch, and to shift the transmission out of the park position. The brake light had become inoperative. The brake lights had come on and stayed on after wiggling the brake switch, it started to work (for 6 months), then on another occasion, the consumer's wife attempted to start the ignition switch and it locked after many attempts and was able to start, but the transmission was locked in park.

- Tequesta, FL, USA

The remedy for the foot pedal grease/stop lamp recall 01 V 078 000 failed, and the defect occurred. The vehicle did not shift out of park, the brake light had become inoperative and the shift inter-lock was disabled.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

Problems with brake lamp switch went out on 2000 Ford Taurus. The brake light had gone out which was a recall item. The brake lamp switch had gone out again and the consumer discovered the vehicle would not go out of park into drive but was finally able to get it into neutral and then into drive (G2). The consumer was unaware the brake light was out, which was the third brake light switch in less than three years. The consumer requested a refund. There was noise which had come from the blower motor, and the fuel gauge acted erratic and the fuel pump was replaced.

- Montrose, CO, USA

The vehicle experienced the same problem with the brake light as stated in a recall that was issued, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

While in motion consumer tried to stop the vehicle by braking, the engine started to race. The harder consumer pressed the faster the engine raced. A recall notice was sent to consumer. (02V266) also, recall number 01V078 was sent to consumer about a stop lamp switch failure. Consumer had a previous encounter with this failure before the recall was sent.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

Consumer stated the brake lamp switch has failed 3 times, this malfunction causes the brake lamp to remain on permanently, consumer stated there is a recall, however it does pertain to this make and model.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

Consumer received recall notification(01V078000)and the vehicle was taken in to have the repairs made, however within the past couple of weeks consumer noticed the gear shift was giving him trouble coming out of park, consumer then discovered that the brake lights were not coming on, but when they did come on the gear shift would go into gear, consumer then took the vehicle back to the dealer and informed them of the problem that he was experiencing, since it was the same problem that the vehicle was in for back in July, the dealer stated the only way the procedure would be performed again is if it happened within 12 months or 12,000 miles, however consumer had went 185 miles over the warranty, therfore consumer was responsible for the charges.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Consumer received recall 01S08 and repairs were made, however recalled part has failed, causing no brake lights and causing vehicle to lock up in park.

- Metairie, LA, USA

Consumer received recall 01S08 and repairs were made, however recalled part has failed, causing no brake lights and causing vehicle to lock up in park.

- Metairie, LA, USA