Passenger floorboard is filling up with water only when it rains. I have had the heater core, heater core causing and weather strip replaced by midas and rainhat and weather striping replaced by ford but it still leaks. *tr blower motor shorted out because of water.
2000 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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Leaking heater core leading to engine over-heating refer to recall #03v087000 and complaint #10184014
1. Wipers did not return to "parked" position at bottom of windshield due to obstruction (freezing precipitation). 2. Intermittent wiper function ceased immediately, 2 weeks later wiper park function failed, on 3/16/07 the wipers failed while in use on i40. My wife, 2 daughters and I had to park the car on the side of i40 for almost 3 hours beginning during rush hour traffic because I could not see through the torrential rains with no windshield wipers. 3. At this point nothing has been done to correct the failures. Ford motor corp. Has stated there is a recall on the windshield wiper system and that although my car falls in the year of the recall, is the correct make and model and also exhibited the exact symptoms listed under the recall, they will not repair the problem.
Gradual loss of heater, defrost capability. Then total non function of either. Bad visibility from foggy windows, no defrost at all. Repeated flushing of cooling systems will help for a while. The heater core will eventual need to be replaced.
The federal safety agency campaign id # 01v258000 - windshield wiper/washer motor...I have a 2000 ford taurus, my windshield wiper motor has stopped working. I remembered that there was a recall on it. When I called the ford customer service department (and I use that term very loosely), I was told that a ford dealership has already repaired the recall (don reid ford). When I explained that the part was never, ever repaired by them...the customer service rep. & her supervisor, said that there was nothing that they could do, because the "records" showed it was repaired in october 2001. My car has never been taken in for this repair to be done. I asked the unhelpful customer service rep (and her supervisor) what my options were, and I was told that I was welcome to take it to any ford dealer to have the repair done, at my expense...even though the recall has never been repaired. I know that the dealers get paid money when they do recall work...and I also know that there are a lot of dishonest people out there that will do anything to earn a dollar. Now having said that...what is a person to do, that has an unrepaired recall problem, and it has been labeled as repaired? All of the symptoms that I am experiencing right now, are the exact same ones listed in the recall notice. Can someone please lead me in the right direction?
Very poor visibility through windshield especially on humid days. I use my windshield wipers and defroster and still can't see. The car has been like this since new. I've noticed it more since I started working days, it is dangerous driving car on morning commute.
Windshield wiper hoses defective on ford 2000 taurus thin platic hoses cracks and brittle to touch causing washer to leak and obstucting drivers ability to see clearly in winter road salted conditions. I have two taurus and both hoses have failed after 4 years. Also oil pan gasket have slipped on both vehicles causing oil leaks which if not caught can severly leak oil from engine causing motor to cease.
While driving 60 MPH windshield wiper motor caught on fire. Consumer managed to pull over and put out the fire. Had the vehicle towed. Dealership repaired the problem. *ak
Front windshield wipers failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The windshield wipers came on and off intermittently. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Dealer determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.
When the windshield wipers are turned on the only way to turn them off is by turning the car off. Also the intermediete part of the wipers doesn't work since all this started. This has been going on for a couple of months now. I have listed the last day it happened below.
Malfunctioning of windshield wiper motor. *mr this problem eventually shorted out the gem module. The security system shorted out another computer processor in the vehicle and there was an incident where the vehicle displayed no start/no crank. *sc the consumer believed his vehicle was subject to recall 01v258000.
Problems with brake lamp switch went out on 2000 ford taurus. *mr 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. *scc
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 01v258000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the rcall.
The outside mirror on drivers door has started falling off. The doors on drivers side are very hard to shut. The car is beginning to shake when drive. I feel like this car has been wrecked before. Dt
The consumer attempted to obtain inspection and replacement of the recalled (01v258) defective wiper motor gear case. The dealer indicated that their computer system did not show a recall although he had a letter from a dealer stating said recall was in effect. Two dealers declined to inspect and replace the wiper motor gear case cover, the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that they cannot assist him. Nlm
Consumer stated the rear power window was squeaking, also the passenger window had to be replaced due to rubbing and was scratched.
Windshield wipers willnot operate at all. Airbag light appears on the dashboard intermittently. Also, windows will go up and down without prior warning.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently.
Wheel alignment was off due to corrosion. All four tires were warped, and needed to be replaced. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak the dealer replaced rear right and left side lower control arms and bushings to correct the alignment problem. The driver side mirror had failed and was installed by the dealer. (continental tire size p215/60r16)
There is a metal smell coming from heating vent, making consumer and passengers have sore throats, nausea, and light headedness. *ak dealer can not remedy the problem.
Consumer was still having a problems with brake lights. At one point she was told that wires were burned out that lead to brake switch. Also, having problems rear window on driver side.
A defective exterior mirror on passenger's side, unable to stay up right. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further infomation concerning this problem.
Loss of electrical power including dashboard, headlights,horn,signals,radio,A/C,windshield wipers,etc on four occasions.
The mirrors cause a blind spot, it is hard to see pedestrians who may walk in front of the car.
While driving vehicle on a rainy day windshield wipers started malfunctioning. Took vehicle to dealer. Also, received recall 01v258000/ manufacturer's recall 01s24 concerning windshield wiper motor. Dealer stated no repairs were needed.
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.
Consumer states the interior rear view mirror should be placed higher up on the windshield because right hand side is difficult to see while driving.
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.
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