In 2005 I had recall service done on the car. Among other things, they replaced the brake light switch. On march 21, 2007, the switch failed again at which point I brought it in for service and was notified that the service for the brake light switch was out of warranty. Is the dealer required to replace it again at no charge since it was a recall item to begin with?
2000 Ford Taurus lights complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the headlight switch cracked, causing the knob to detach. The contact wished to qualify for recall # 01v075000. However, this vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileage were 90000. *ak update *4/23/07 *
Tl*- the contact stated that the headlight knob in her 2000 ford taurus (89000 failure mileage), came off and will no longer stay on. There is a recall (01v078000) out for the same failure, but this vehicle wasn't included.
Dt*: the contact stated the headlight switch failed to engage the headlights when activated. The switch then detached from the dashboard and fell to the floor of the vehicle on the driver side. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the problem, but was able to replace the switch. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 01v075000 which pertained to the headlights switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 11/21/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle could not be shifted out of park and the brake lights were on constantly when the engine was running. A the federal safety agency recall, # 04v106000 was performed on the vehicle concerning the brake light switch; however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
Light switch in my 2000 ford taurus wagon, why ford will not replace this light. Knob listed in the recalls 01v075000. Have been trying to have them replace it since 2001. They say I must buy the hold light switch with the knob and pay for it to be installed. I only need the knob I patch it up and it is still working, but is this ford quality I don't think so.
Dt*: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v106000 concerning the brake light switch. The brake lights illuminated when the brakes were depressed but intermittently darkened. The switch was replaced twice by the dealer, and the brake lights still did not work properly. The dealership refused to make any additional repairs to the vehicle since the recall work has been performed twice. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven.
My car is a 2000 ford taurus (VIN number is [xxx]). I have the same problem as the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v075000. The headlamp switch knob is fractured and does not correctly attach to the headlamp switch. I went to the dealership in macon, ga, and was told that this specific recall does not apply to my VIN number, even though I have the same make, model, and year car. My only option the dealership gave me was to pay $80 to install a complete new light switch, even though all I need is a new knob. I was told that the knob is not sold as a separate part, only as a complete new switch. I would like this recall extended to cars like mine. This causes difficulty for me to turn on and off the headlights. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2000 ford taurus. Additional incident re: odi # 10135016 low beam headlights failed after driving 45 minutes. Drove to dealer, lights began working. While waiting lights failed again and dealer witnessed failure. Dealer replaced multi-function switch with scorched connector-tab and wiring harness connector that had partially melted.
2000 ford taurus headlights failed.*mr 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%.
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.
Dt: 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 $155.00 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.
The headlight swith knob (which is plastic) fractured. The electrical part of the switch is fine but the plastic knob is broken so there is no way to turn the headlights off or on unless you use a pliers.
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.
The headlamp switch broke off. Other taurus had the same problem and there was a recall, but ford says my car was not involved. The exact same thing that happened to these other cars happened to mine.
Headlamp switch broken...again. I have had this part replaced 3 times. Twice within 12 months and replaced during the recall. Now it is broken again for a 3rd time and ford has told me that since it was replaced and outside of the 12 months from the original recall replacement that they would not replace it again. I believe someone should make a better part. Can you say...metal post and plastic knob don't work well together? Sorry ford bad call. What a pain to continually replace this part. I will be looking into missouri's 3x your out lemon law issue now.
Second request for reimbursement for safety recall repairs involving 2000 taurus. *mr the gear would not move out of park, the consumer had to put a high effort into taking the vehicle out of reverse. There was a concern with the brake light switch. The consumer requested reimbursement for repairs.
Complaint regarding having to pay for something that has been recalled.*mr the vehicle brake light switch failed prior to recall notification. The consumer had an extended warranty therefore only had to pay a $50 deductible for the repair. The consumer call the manufacturer and requested reimbursement but was denied.
The cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was applied. The consumer had to turn the cruise control lever to disengage the system. This occurred two days after the brake light switch recall 04v106000 repairs were performed. This was the first time that vehicle was driven since recall repairs were done. *ak this caused the consumer to become very close to slower moving traffic before the consumer realized what occurred. The consumer stated that the recall was originally done carelessly. *sc
While braking, the rear brake tail lights fail to work. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
While turning the turn signal failed to come on. The interior and exterior lights came on and off intermittently. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wiring harness needed to be replaced.
Make : ford model : taurus year : 2000 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency.
Rear brake lights and brake pedal shift interlock inoperable caused by failure of break pedal switch. Wiring connector assembly also replaced due to melting of wires when switch failed. Could have caused fire if not corrected promptly. Dealer not surprised, stated this is a common problem with taurus and keeps extra brake light switches in stock. This is not an adjustable pedal model that was previously recalled. Brake pedal light switches are defective on non-adjustable pedals.
Consumer complained about a brake light problem. This problem was originally repaired in april, 2003. However, the replacement switch was defective , and brake lights would not go off.
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. *ph the was jumper/resistor assembly was replaced three times. *sc
Brake light switch assembly has failed three times in 53,000 miles on my 2000 ford taurus. It was replaced under recall in 2001, I paid to replace it in 2002 and 2003 as the dealership says the reapair can only be covered under the recall one time. When it fails, the lights either stay on and drain the battery or they won't come on at all making it impossible to shift out of park. Either way, it creates an extreme hazard as traffic behind you does not know if you are stopping or not. Ford's recall was estimated to affect about 179,000 vehicles. If each needs a $17.47 switch each years as mine has and those vehicles stay in service for ten years, that is a tidy 30 million dollar profit for ford. Let's just hope no one dies as a result. Ford's consumer phone line and dealership were of no help. I have sent a formal letter to ford's customer relationship center, but hold out little hope.
The consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch, and to shift the transmission out of the park position. *ak 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. *scc
Brake light and shift interlock failure had been recalled once and 'fixed' in 2002; switch failed again and replaced again.
Consumer complained about brake light switch wiring problem. Wiring broke, causing the brake lights to operate poorly.
Brake light switch went out while the cruise control was engaged stopping the cruise control.
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