Consumer states while vehicle was parked opened the driver side door saw couple of sparks suddenly the vehicle began to smoke and occurred a fire. Nlm
2000 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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Vehicle keeps cutting off while driving it. In the mornings vehicle does not want to start. Also, mechanic told him that it was an electrical problem, and they could not find the cause.
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.
Consumer states that the vehicle has been in the shop 7 times to get the ignition checked, the vehicle intermittently shuts down while driving at any speed. The dealer has been contacted but is unable to identify and correct the problem. Nlm
Brake lights would continuously stay on, also, has affected cruise control contacted dealer.
While traveling 40-60 MPH on highway, theft light flashes on momentarily and vehicle stalls and shuts down. This has happened on at least 5 occasions. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times for this problem. On the first return to the dealership, dealer stated nothing showed up on diagnostic check, and they reprogrammed the computer. Afterwards we began having problems with ignition switch. On the 2nd return to dealership, was told it was an intermittent problem and we would have to keep driving the vehicle until it became more regular. On the 3rd return to the dealership, they replaced the starter. Car is now at dealer, has been there for 6 days without any information on status being provided by dealer. We feel car is too dangerous to drive. What help can we get?
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall, and indicator light would flash on soon after loss of steering . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Loss of electrical power including dashboard, headlights,horn,signals,radio,A/C,windshield wipers,etc on four occasions.
When engine is turned off and the key is removed from ignition rear brake lights remain on. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
While starting vehicle engine would turn twice. Consumer let off key, and engine exploded flowing by smoke coming from under the hood. When hood was opened, consumer noticed that engine manifold was blown to pieces.
When attempting to shift vehicle out of gear, the gear shift malfunctioned preventing vehicle to go into gear. Consumer has contacted dealer . Dealer has to replace computer system and other parts. *ak consumer also stated the window trim has come apart leaving the windows scratched, engine light comes on, the engines emission control needs to be replaced, brake shift interlock is inoperative, the steering cloumn was replaced, front tire keeps losing air, rear brakes light need to be replaced.
This vehicle is in the shop on a pretty regular basis for one defect or another. Especially eletrical defects. As of today, 05/21/2001 the "check engine light" is on and car is going back to the shop. I have contacted ford several times at diff. Levels with no real help. I am paying too much money on a lease to be out a car once a month. I know lemon laws don't apply but can't I get some help here?
Anti-lock system brake light comes on, and brakes don't operate properly. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak vehicle was stuck in park, dealer replaced the brake lamp switch, a few weeks later , the ABS light illuminated, vehicle had no brake lights or signal lights, no window power, or radio and cd power, dealer replaced the brake lamp switch again, consumer states 3 days after purchase the alarm switch went off and locked vehicle, ignition switch has been replaced twice.
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had to avoid a truck and went into a ditch. Dealership replaced iac valve) twice. On february 17 a mass air flow sensor was replaced. Also, processor computer chip replaced, and steering wheel locked up. Vehicle had earlier problems tha were still existing.
Horn failed the first week of owning vehicle, ford refuses to fix the problem and states the defect is not covered under warranty.
All electrical dash instruments were inoperative - windshield wipers were needed and were not operating for a period of 20 min., then suddenly power was restored for no apparent reason - problem has occurred at least 5 times for different periods of time on separate occasions.
While traveling 45-50 MPH on highway vehicle stalled/stopped for no appearent reason. All power was lost.vehicle has not been in an accident. This has occured 3 times.
While traveling at highway speed with cruise control engaged. Suddenly vehicle commenced to accelerate and smoke was coming from under hood, hot plastic from the dash was falling on the leg of the driver, also, driver's shoe and sock caught on fire; vehicle left road into a field and struck a tree. State patrol arrived to assist. Please feel free to provide any further details.
The vehicle has trouble going into park properly.
I have a starting problem. Sometimes the car starts right away, while other times the car starts then stall's. I have to wait a few seconds before trying to start the car again and it takes 5 to 6 revolutions to get the car going. I have been in contact with several dealers and at first I was told I didn't know how to start the car. So I video taped the car then showed them the problem. Now I find out that other owners have had similar problems with the car and ford know's about this but I can't get an offical word on this. My question is this, why do they have to hide this, just tell us that a problem is evident and they are working on it. Now my drivers side airbag goes on when I am driveing my car then goes off. Help.
Oil filter - first change. Contact with bare nut which is live wire to battery grounded out causing fire when oil wrench contacted oil filter and hot wire. Thanks greg damewood
While driving down the road vehicle will shut off in the middle of the road. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced burned out starter. But can't duplicate the problem.
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