2001 Ford Taurus: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park and was towed to the contact's home. John bleakley ford inc (870 thorton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The ford manufacturer was also contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Lights, Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While attempting to place the vehicle in drive, the gears would not shift and the brake lights would not activate. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The contact, a mechanic, reached out to the dealer to purchase parts for the repair, but the dealer refused. The contact was informed that he would have to bring the vehicle in for the repair to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Lights · 125,000 miles · AR

When hot (ambient temperature), car will not shift into gear from "park" upon starting engine. Brake lights will not operate - same as the federal safety agency recall 04v106000. I have almost been "rear-ended" twice during last month. Ford advises that my VIN not subject to recall, but safety problem exists.

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 64,200 miles · FL

Starting engine with transmission in park; won't shift out of park, brake lights don't work. Occurs daily. Have to turn engine off, start, then put into gear, but brake lights still don't usually work. Tried to have ford dealer repair under recall (04v10600 or 04s12, related to 1s08?), but was told by dealer & ford customer service it didn't apply to my VIN. Paid dealer to replace brake light assembly and wiring. Concerned as both failure to shift into gear & brake light failure have left the driver stranded & at risk of an accident. I believe the recall should be expanded to include my vehicle and probably many others with the same issue, that were not included in the previous recall. Repair cost 158.61.

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Lights · 106,000 miles · TN

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not shift out of park and the brake lights were inoperable. The vehicle was not inspected by a repair shop. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v106000, regarding the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · PA

I own a 2001 ford taurus the car won't shift into gear is this problem going to be recalled? 23,000 miles same vehicle has 23,000 miles the egr valve has been replaced twice is this going to be recalled?

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · MT

When key is turned to start engine ignition switch will not return to the number 4 position. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that it is suppose to work that way.*ak consumer stated the starter blew up, the brakes were inoperative, the transmission does not shift properly, the windows were inoperative.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Transmission · IL

While driving the vehicle, I had difficulty shifting from park into drive. Initially, the vehicle would shift, however it was difficult, ultimately, the vehicle would not shift out of overdrive. Therefore, I could not shift into neutral to take the keys out of the ignition. I later learned that the shift cable snapped. On a one year old vehicle w/13k miles this is unacceptable. A similar problem occurred a month prior, where the vehicle would not shift from o/d into d or 1. The dealerships solution was to forcefully raise and lower the shifter through all of the gears. Shifter is column mounted. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jul 21, 2001 · Brakes, Lights · CA · crash · 2 injuries

On march 6, 2001, I purchased a 2001 ford taurus lx, from chino hills ford, chino, california 91710. On april 6, 2001, the vehicle was taken to ford west, artesia blvd., bellflower because the car would not go into park when the brakes were applied. The strange part is when I phoned the dealership and explained the problem, they gave me instructions on how to shift the gear as if it was part of my owner's manual. I got the impression that this was a very common problem for the taurus vehicle. When the service deparment at ford west pulled the information up on the car from the computer, it was revealed that the car's rear bumper had been replaced when it had 5 miles on it. (this was never disclosed to me). I picked up the car drove home and the brake switch went out again. This time I called chino hills ford to have them replace the brake switch. I drove the car to chino hills on april 12, 2001, I was told by one of the service personnel that there were loose wires and I had no brake lights. All of this was assessed by him without taking the vehicle into the service area. Chino hills supplied me with a rental and said it would probably take a day to repair. I was under the impression that the dealership would check the car thoroughly since this problem has occured more than once in such a short time of purchasing the vehicle. When driving the car I could feel that the brakes were still not working properly, so I called the dealership only to feel as though they were not taking my concerns seriously. To make a long story short the brakes failed twice on the car. Two engineering companies investigated and found oil in the brake line. Now ford does not want to compensate me with a new car and out of pocket expenses for a rental. A more detailed letter has been sent to ford motor company, product claim department. I desperately need your help. Ford says the car is ready, but I fear for my fami ly's safety!!!!