2000 Ford Taurus technical service bulletins
184 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford Taurus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated...
- Safety recall 04S17
- Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs CAN fracture on vehicles operating for extended...
- Mercury/ford: front coil springs CAN fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high...
- Ford: speed control cable is susceptible to damage and CAN disconnect during hood maintenance and also...
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Power lock concerns - service tip
- Power window concerns - service tip
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S transaxle
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating
- Rke inoperative
- Safety belt web stop button service
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Front coil spring extended warranty coverage
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Autolocks and (RKE) remote keyless entry inoperative
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Clunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- AX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions
- Idle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Grunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for...
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Headliner grab handles loosen
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Lack of a/c cooling
- Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) will not cycle the ai...
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- On some vehicles, there may be an inadvertent stop lamp switch activation with the brake pedal not depressed
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine spark knock condition on acceleration
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Subject regarding shudder while in reverse
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles with 3.0L 2V and 3.0L ffv engines may exhibit spark knock during light accelerator tip in or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles built prior to 10/5/2000 equipped with the 3.0L 24-VALVE duratec engine may exhibit cold...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some flexible fuel vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose erratic fuel gauge
- Some vehiclesmay exhibit an intermittent sticking/binding ignition key lock cylinder at or near the start...
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with a AX4N / 4F50N transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Saome vehicles equipped with the AX4N transmission may exhibit a P0411 code stored in memory after 00T09...
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2 valve engine and AZ4N transaxle may exhibit a closed throttle,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag light on with a diagnostic code C1946 (driver...
- Subject regarding AX4N transaxle diagnostic pint point test C3 error
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp light on with diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4N or 4F50N transaxle may exhibit a fluid leak from the main control cover area
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags built prior to june 1, 2001 may exhibit an air bag lamp on...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2 valve engine and AX4N transaxle may exhibit a closed throttle,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L 2-VALVE engine and vehicles equipped with 3.0L 2V/4V may exhibit...
- Some vehicles built prior to 12/20/1999 equipped with 3.0L 2-VALVE engines may exhibit a crank - no start,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1233, P1235, P1237, P0191) and / or...
- This bulletin states that certain vehicles' powertrain control module (PCM) require a final drive ratio...
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Some vehicles equipped with seat side air bags may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag lamp on with...
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
- Some vehicles built before 12/17/99 equipped with 3.0LV-2V (vulcan) engine and AX4S transaxle and built...
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic...
- Subject regarding body trim-decklid emblem upgrading existing se to ses emblems
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 2-VALVE engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy...
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic...
- On some vehicles, the exhaust pipe contacts the rear control arm resulting in buzzing, groaning and / or...
- Vehicles built with a powertrain control module (PCM) calibration strategy may cause the vehicle to...
- Information regarding engine performance, reprogramming of powertrain control module
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation
- Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on with a diagnostic...
- Concerns with flex fuel equipped vehicles exhibiting a stall / quit or no start condition
- Concerns with flex fuel equipped vehicles exhibiting an intermittent difficult to diagnose malfunction...
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Information regarding vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V gasoline engines- engine backfire on startup
- Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry keypad may require the need to access the keypad code for the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a binding, rattling, or inoperable moonroof that may be difficult to diagnose
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Some vehicles may exhibit fluid visible around the top front corner of the chain cover
- Information regarding some vehicles exhibiting various driveability or transmission shift related problems
- Information regarding PCM programming per onp 00B38
- Information on configuring axle ratio with the ngs or wds
- Some vehicles may exhibit DTC P1518 and / or P1519, related to intake manifold runner control (IMRC)
- All vehicles containing powertrain control modules (PCM) require axle ratio and tire revolution per mile...
- Some vehicles may exhibit various driveability or transmission shift related symptoms
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code P1518 and/or P1519, related to intake manifold runner...
- Subject on a label with the incorrect R-134A refrigerant charge level as installed on some vehicles
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L-2V (valcan) engine, built before 12/17/1999 with AX4S transaxle and...
- Some vehicles built before november, 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Some vehicles built 1/19/2000 through 2/11/2000 with AX4N transaxle may exhibit fluid visible around the...
- Subject regarding cellular phone options
- Some vehicles built before november 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Vehicles built 1/19/2000 through 2/11/2000 with AX4N transaxle may exhibit fluid visible around the top...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L-2V (vulcan) engine, built before 12/17/99 with AX4S transaxle and 1/15/00...
- Some vehicles with 3.0L 2V vulcan engines may be equipped with a camshaft that was incorrectly heat...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2-VALVE engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with a...
- Diagnostic trouble code of P0720, P0722; output shaft speed sensor (OSS). tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a binding, rattling or an inoperable moonroof that may be difficult to diagnose
- Some vehicle equipped with 3.0L 4-VALVE duratec engines built prior to february 8TH, 2000 may exhibit an...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Vehicle may experience a bussing or groaning and or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, vehicles...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- The roter covers have been installed to reduce corrosion while in dealer storage and reduce the potential...
- Service tip, how to remove icp retaining spring clip.
- Vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401...
- The vehicle may exhibit a DTC P0720 and P0722; output shaft speed (OSS) sensor concerns.
- Fuel pressure sensor contamination, causing cranks no-start,rough idle, malfunction indicatior lamp and/or...
- Revised engine oil indicator (dipstick) graphics
- All vehicles with securilock (PARTS) do not use the same type of ignition key
- The keyless entry keypad may require the need to access the keypad code for the vehicle
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L 2-VALVE engines may exhibit a cranks no-start, rough idle, malfunction...
- Vehicles with 3.0L 2-VALVE vulcan engine have revised engine oil indicator (dipstick) graphics
- Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry keypad may require the need to access the keypad code for the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a DTC of PO720,PO722, output shaft speed sensor (OSS)
- Information used to service AX4N transaxle equipped vehicles exhibiting shudder during 3-4 shift
- Vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, mostly...
- Vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic...
- Exhibiting an oil leak from the engine oil pan
- Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp light on with a diagnostic...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Information regarding double edsr award points
- Some vehicles built between october 4, 1999 and november 30, 1999 may have an incorrect R134A refrigerant...
- For vehicles that require configuration of the electronic crash sensor moudle to settings other than the...
- Service tip information regarding the passive anti-theft (PATS) system
- Some vehicles built between october 4, 1999 and november 30, 1999 may have an incorrect R134A refrigerant...
- Some vehicles may have moisture / condensation visible in the headlamp or taillamp outer edge areas after...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- This bulletin mentions that some vehicles with an AX4S or AX4N transaxles have a new redesigned park...
- Vehicles with 3.0L 4-VALVE engines may exhibit a slight hiss or vaccum leak type sound from the intake...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an error message on the new generation star tester (NGS) when attempting to...
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Subject regarding phone contacts
- Subject regarding double edsr award points for edsr's
- Vehicles with 3.0L 4V engines may exhibit a slight hiss or vacuum leak type sound from the intake manifold...
- Information on enabling / disabling the beltminder / autolock / horn chirp
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting...
- Information on the redesigned park system in vehicles with AX4S transaxles
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Some AX4N transaxles will have a green prior to repair tag on the lower pan
- Service procedure for blue service tagged transaxles
- Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a...
- Subject pertaining to the sbds relative cam timing test which has been temporarily removed from use on...
- Subject regarding the sbds relative cam timing test
- Subject regarding a redesigned park system in AX4S and AX4N transaxle
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