First the interior light stayed on for hours. We were in the act of moving to la. I called the1-800 number in owner's manual. Was told problem used to exist with mercury but not with taurus. Are not the two cars the same, except for the namesassigned to them? At any rate,I was told to pull out bulb or get to panel for fuse. I pulled out bulb. Then the turbo component in engine gave out after I arrived in la. Aamco had to tow it away because, at best, it lurched forward or backward a few feet. Aamco replaced turbo unit for 1400.00 they replaced bulb interior. Within a week the old problem started again. The light would not go off, the doors would not automatically lock, and another problem stared--the symbol for a door not closed would stay on. No matter if I re-re-re- closed the doors. I took it back to aamco. They said to take it to a shop that specialized in this problem. Well, I'd like to know if the dealer here is supposed to fix the problems at no cost. I'm guessing --not --because there is no recall. At any rate, I did not take the car in because I did/do not have the money. The problem with the light and symbol went away, but a new problem has developed. The antenna will not go down. Thanks for reading this.
1998 Ford Taurus lights complaints
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My door latch and/or 'door ajar' light latch is not working, my interior lights stay on all the time and my battery stays run down(I've had to replace it once already), and not only is it hard to drive at night with the interior lights on, it is dangerous. Please get back to me on this. Thank you, ms. [xxx]. Frame. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Inside courtesy light would come on and stay on for 25 minutes or up to an hour before going out while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
The door ajar switch stayed on prohibiting the power locks to perform and keep the dome light on. When trying the lock the door with the power lock switch on the door console, the doors would unlock as the door ajar sensor read a door was open. When discussing this with coastal ford, the repair is was not covered. I contacted ford at (800)392-3673. I was told by essence, the problem with not considered a recall; therefore, I am not entitled to the reimbursement. I paid coastal ford $101.34 for this repair. I saw another ford vehicle come in with this same complaint. I have heard the same complaint by other ford owners. Please advise if this is a common complaint and if there is any recourse to receiving compensation. Thank you.
Vehicle returned driectly after purchase for non-functional tail light which was replaced. Condensation was present in tail light. Bulb alone was changed. Light failed again in june of 2001. Dealer inspected car and fixed light by changing lens. Upon delivery of car tail light still did not work even though vehicle received new nys inspection sticker. Car kept additional days. At this point only lens was changed, bulb has not been checked, but car passed inspection. Charge was 224.70 for a new lens without repair being completed. Dealer rep stated that silicone caulk could have been applied to stop leak and new lens was not necessary. Metro ford then cleaned a "corroded light socket" for no charge. This should have been done before lens change and not price gouged consumer. Also how can car pass inspection w/o tail lights. This is a violation of nys inspection law at least. This car had been delivered as repaired and if we had not checked to see we would have assumed the repair was completed. This corrosion problem, according to ford, is common, therefore shouldn't the problem be considered as a recall fix and not blown off as an annoyance. Please advise d wilkes.
The headlights on the 1998 ford taurus are extremely insufficient regarding the quantity and quality of illumination. This is a result of poor headlight reflector design. Other taurus owners I have talked with expressed the same grave concern about the headlights. I've driven a 2000 ford focus, which did not exhibit the same problem. My previous car, a 1996 ford contour, had excellent headlights. The lights on the taurus are easily "over driven" at any speed over 35 m.p.h. At night. This results in a dangerous situation for the taurus driver and passengers. Can you investigate this problem? I believe that ford should offer an improved replacement headlight for dealer retrofit to correct this very hazardous safety deficit.
Car came equiped with daytime running lights from factory. At this time the headlights will not go off unless I disconnect the battery. This problem has not effected the back lights in any way. They are controlled with the light switch, but not the head lights. Please advise.
Car will accelerate on it's own after car is put into park, now it is doing it while you are driving, interior light will come on and not go out, radio turns on and off by it's self, electric seat only works half the time, goes back then will not go back up, car will increase in RPM's when you are in park and will continue to go up unless you turn off engine, starting to climb in RPM's when you are driving. Seat belt will not stay latched on passenger front seat.
Truck cargo light burned holes through 3 layers of fabric, could have cause a fire, this is a very high powered halogen bulb and can get quite hot while the truck is open, the light has no protective cover.
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1. Need complete new transmission, 2nd gear burned up with only normal wear and tear. 2. Doon and door ajar lights won't go off, interior panal lights won't come on and I get shocked every time I close the door after exiting. 3. Gear shift column broke while car was in park shifting to drive.
Vibration in the engine area due to broken transmission mount. Yh
There was a fire within the trunk when sleeping bag caught on fire. Consumer put the fire out. However, smoke caused alot of damage. Manufacturer is aware of the problem.
While driving electronic parts are not responding properly, the panel lights will blink, as well as the headlights. Sometimes consumer can't get the headlights to come on at all. Dealer has been contacted. Vehicle has been in to dealer three tims and they still have not found the problem.
Trunk light burned garment in the trunk, lamp did not have a cover due to the design.
The headlights don't give enough visibility on the left and right sides of the vehicle. Dealer says they can't do anything. *ak consumer states that there is an object in the corner of the lenses that keeps the light from spreading out.
Brakes failed.
Headlight switch was burned causing the headlights to remain on when the switch was off.
Headlight switch was burned causing the headlights to remain on when the switch was off.
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