2002 se taurus - water leaking onto the passenger side floor through the air blower. Apparently coming in through a cowl (?) during heavy rain, the passenger floor collects water dripping form under the glove box and the blower area. Ford company told me this is my problem and not theirs...how do I get them to take my complaint to heart. This should be reviewed by ford as a defect. This is my 4th ford and I have had enough!
2002 Ford Taurus body complaints
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I have a water leak in the cabin of my 2002 ford taurus. Ford acknowledged this problem and is conducting a silent recall. But no formal recall. This can be found on the web in numerous articles. Now I am experiencing electrical problems and I had to replace the blower motor assy.
Recurring problem with 2002 ford taurus leaking water through cabin air intake. Results in puddles on passenger-side floorboard and ruined blower motor. Needed to replace blower motor and spray for mold in the carpet.
I discovered a puddle of water in the passenger side floor, and shortly after that the blower motor started malfunctioning. Now the motor doesn't work at all and I have no A/C and no defrost. My windshield fogs up all the time and causes me to have to pull over. This is the most unsafe car I have ever owned.
Component: electrical system details: heater blower resistor blew from water injection from cowl from windshield. Mechanic stated that cowl was problem. Permitted water to get into blower resistor. Blower resistor was irreparable. Replacement of cowl and blower resistor costs 325.00. Cause: defective cowl. Result: replacement of both cowl and blower motor. $325.00.
Blower of heat and defroster on my 2002 ford taurus ses failed. Due to failure, was unable to have windshield defrosted until problem was fixed for over $300.00. Motor failed due to defective drainage around windshield which caused water to get in blower motor and destroy it.
Water leaks into passenger compartment and fills blower motor with water during rain . This causes the blower motor to fail , which causes the defrost function to stop working. Lack of visibility.
The consumer stated that water was getting into the blow motor. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted the manufacturer ,and they were aware of the defect, but were not willing to assist the consumer.
Consumer noticed that the floorboard and mats were soaked and wet. Consumer was unaware from where the water was leaking. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. *ak cowl panel was warpped. Dealer replaced cowl panel and installed lip seal. Lug and plastic nuts holding hub cap stripped.
When vehicle is driven over a puddle of water or goes through a car wash the floor mats become soaked, mostly in the front. The mechanic doesn't know where the water is coming. Consumer is afraid of being electrocuted.*ak on sunny days the wet carpeting causes moisture to build up on the inside windshield.
2002 ford taurus cannot withstand a 2 mi per hr "crash" into a poll. This is the second time we will have to replace bumper.
Water leaked through the windshield when rained. The dealer was notified.
The driver's side door separated from the vehicle. *jb the consumer opened the door to get out when the door detached from the vehicle. Scc
While the car was running I got out of the car to retrieve something from my house. Shut the door and the doors automaticaly locked. Triple a could not unlock due to the security system.
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