2001 Ford Taurus visibility problems

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Visibility · 200,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he noticed that the passenger side floor board was soaked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the blower motor was defective and the sealant needed to replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Visibility · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that there was a water leak in the passenger side floorboard. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who diagnosed that the leak was caused by a defective blower motor and the blower motor resistor needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that she replaced the blower motor resistor a total of six times, but it failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2009 · Visibility · 74,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving approximately 35 MPH the heating unit failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions, and the thermostat was replaced. The failure mileage was 74,000. The current mileage was 94,600.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Visibility · 91,400 miles · FL

The wiper switch/motor on my 2001 ford taurus has failed. I found out online that it has been under recall for 2001 tauruses, however when I contacted the dealer they refused repair. I contacted ford company, they say although the problem is the same it's not been recalled. The main argument: it has 90k miles, so it's a coincident. It's incredible how they deceive!

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Visibility · DE

Approx. Mid-may 2008 noticed coolant smell in car and water on the passenger side floor inside 2001 ford taurus wagon. Within a couple of weeks, AC blower motor only worked on high. Took to sherwood ford in salisbury, md end of may 2008 for repair. They replaced resistors to blower motor and stated problem was due to corrosion from water damage from leak in windshield/cowl. Blower worked fine until august 18, 2008 started working only on high again. Took back to sherwood ford 8-25-08, they are currently replacing resistors again and state that blower motor should be replaced too because it is not working up to par due to water damage. Internet search of ford taurus cowl leak reveals many other people owning ford taurus/mercury sable have the same problem and ford will not issue recall. I cannot afford to replace the blower, if it goes out altogether then a dangerous situation could develop due to inability to clear the windshield of fog, etc. Referencing complaint numbers 10184014, 10189897, 10195320, 10205290. Called ford motor company customer relationship center on 8-25-08 and was told there is nothing they can do to help with repairs for this known defect.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Body, Visibility · 135,000 miles · TX

Water leaks into the passenger floor board on my 2001 ford taurus. In researching it on the web I found a link to this site. It just started a few months ago. I found another complaint 10184014. This site said to mention recall number 03v087000. As widespread as this appears to be I feel that ford should cover the design mistake.

Filed May 1, 2008 · Visibility · 147,579 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact had to have the blower resistor replaced in her vehicle because the air would only be distributed in high amounts. Several weeks later, the knob failed again and a representative from the dealer stated that water was leaking in the vehicle through the engine, which LED to the blower resistor failure. The failure occurred three additional times. The contact stated that she can hear water entering her vehicle in rainy weather conditions. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility: windshield). She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 147,579.

Filed Feb 13, 2008 · Visibility · 80,560 miles · VA

The motor that runs the windshield wiper fluid stopped working.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Body, Visibility · TN

For the past 4 years I have had continuous leaking in my vehicle on the passenger side of the car. I purchased this vehicle brand new and have been the only driver. Everytime it rains my floor has a puddle of water on it and it takes days for it to dry. I have had to replace my fan motor blower 4 times and I use a towel to wipe the humidity of the window since the heater doesn't work well due to all the moisture. I recently discovered that I wasn't the only one with this problem and decided to report it here.

Filed Jan 20, 2008 · Body, Visibility · IL

My 2001 ford taurus has been leaking water into the passenger side floor board. It only happens when it rains and it actually leaves a puddle of water on the floor making the carpet smell and collect mold. This is turn, the water is also collecting in the blower motor casing and filling up causing the blower motor to stop working. I used to be able to bang on the blower motor casing to help the water leak out of it and once the water did leak out the blower motor would work, however it is now winter time and getting below zero at night, I went to take my son to school in the morning and the blower motor would not come on at all, leaving us with no heat in the vehicle and actually causing a driving hazard as the windows fog up and freeze instantly, I almost got into an accident with my son in the car...this was very scary and I want some answers as to why this has not been recalled on these cars. I have read up on this and this is happening for years with several makes and models but mostly on the ford taurus'. I now have to replace the blower motor and find the leak...before it happens again.