The floor on the passengers side of the car was extremely wet after a big rain and kept getting wet for a few days after the rain. Nothing was done, other ford taurus were recalled for this problem but not mine.
2002 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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My 2002 ford taurus has a leak that comes from the fire wall to the blower motor resister. It also leaks to the floor of my vehicle. At one point I thought I felt a shock! I did not know where the water was coming from until my blower went out and researched the problem. It seems I'm not the only one with this defect. I did go to the dealership to purchase a resister part. The blower and other parts ran the bill up to $400. Please can something be done.
My 2002 ford taurus had water in the front passenger side floor board. We couldn't explain how it got there. We checked everywhere - nothing. Then, our defrost and air conditioning system only worked on high. Just recently, nothing works. The blower or fan stopped putting any air out. I started doing some research and a ton of consumers are having the same problem with their fords as well. Each one described exactly what went wrong with my vehicle -- water on the passenger side front floor board and their AC/defrost system only working on high or not at all.
2002 ford taurus sel: the heater blower motor is shot, we have replaced it twice so it made me do some online research. Turns out this is very common with the taurus and we can't afford to fix it on our dime again. We pull the motor out and there is water inside it. We've tried finding a leak or source of the water but no luck. This is getting costly and there is an existing recall #03v087000 for other taurus models, ours should be included also. Problem started with 40k miles and now with 55k it still a ongoing problem.
I took my 2002 ford taurus to the repair shop because I did not have any heat. I was told it was the heater core and they proceeded to replace it. After I picked my vehicle up, by the time I got home I had no heat again. The technicians at the repair shop said they do not know why it is not heating. Ford technicians do not know either.
Ford issued a recall # 03v087000 stating issues of windshield mounting being under standard requirements. This causes excess noise, water leakage, and rattling. My vehicle was made a few days after the cut off date at the same plant where the problem was in atlanta. My vehicle leaks water from the windshield. I have complained to ford and no one will stand behind their error and fix it. My vehicle is 6 yrs old but only has 30,000 miles. This error is not acceptable and is not normal wear and tear on a vehicle. I need someone to help me take care of this issue. The consumer should not have to pay for the manufacturers defect.
2002 taurus, blower worked intermittently for the past couple of weeks, and only work on high speed. Mileage:56,000.
No visibility on cold/snow days due to heater/defroster failure. Having zero visibility is a very serious safety issue. Numerous taurus owners have indicated the same problem. The heater resistor fails due to water getting into the blower motor compartment and shorting out the resistor. This is a faulty design by the manufacturer. My 2002 taurus had the heater resistor replaced approximately 3 weeks ago, and has now quit again. Since the original replacement, we have experienced several strong rain storms. (although not a safety issue, the water also comes into the passenger side floor board causing mold and odor problems) through research via taurus owner websites, several owners have also experienced heater blower motor failure, in addition to the resistor failure. This is not a normal maintenance type issue, and due to the zero visibility issue, should be considered a safety issue.
Heater fan not working causing loss of defrost in winter almost resulting in collision.
Water is leaking into the heater housing and on to the passenger floor board through the seam in the housing. We have been quoted a repair price from the ford service center of 500.00 plus to correct the problem. We know there is a tsb#031506 -the federal safety agency id#10011149 issued 8/9/04. On this problem related to recall #03v087000. Also reference complaint # 10184014. Why is this not a recall to repair this issue??? If you look at all the complaints here and on line there are hundreds of fords with this issue and if is costly to fix.
Blower motor failed due to water pooling on electrical components during rain events. Rain hat in 2002 ford taurus is defective, as described in ford service bulletin: bulletin #: 031506 sequence #: 10011149 date: 08/09/2004 ford is aware of this problem. Part is due to be replaced later this week.
When I purchased the car, the low setting on the blower motor didn't work. I had the resistor replaced, and the motor worked for a while. Then I noticed water on the passenger side floorboard. Water was entering the passenger side, behind the dashboard, through a leak near the air intake of the blower motor. The water has rusted the blower motor, causing it to blow the motor resistors and short out the motor. It has also caused water damage on the passenger side floor. I had to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the leak sealed and the blower motor replaced. I am currently waiting for the work to be done, so I don't have an idea of what it will cost yet. I will request that they return the old blower motor to me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. In 2005, the contact was informed that water leaked into the cowl panel, rested in the blower motor, and caused a shortage in the blower motor. The dealer paid a small percentage to have the vehicle repaired, although it was out of warranty. However, the failure recurred. The contact vacuumed the water from the floorboard. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. On november 26, 2007, the heater blower motor failed. On november 27, 2007 the local mechanic stated that there was ice in the air box and it was corroded and covered with mold. A technical service bulletin stated that water was entering into the air box and contained mold. The contact noticed an odor in the passenger compartment when the heater blower was working normally. The local mechanic replaced the rain cap near the blower motor, weather stripping, and air filter due to the rust, mold, and ice. The failure occurred when the vehicle was under warranty; however, the dealer never replaced or repaired anything. The vehicle was garage kept and not driven on a daily basis. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved with the mold in the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 41,681.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that water leaks into the passenger compartment from the windshield. The water then leaks onto the floorboards. As a result, mold is damaging the roof of the vehicle and the floor. She notified the ford dealer in her area and they stated that nothing could be done because her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). The vehicle has not been repaired. The A/C, heater, and blower motor have also rusted due to the leak. The failure mileage was 49,000 and current mileage was 88,000.
Rear passenger power window went out. Mechanic said that he sees this all the time and that I'll probably be back shortly for another one. He said that they put cheap motors in them and they don't last long.
Heater/AC either didn't blow or only blew on high. When it doesn't blow the windows fog and the baby is very cold. Reference recall 03v087000 and complaint 10184014.
Blower motor went out due to water coming in from under hood on 2002 ford taurus. Cost $500.00 to repair and was no fault of mine.
Ford heater automobile: ford taurus, 2002, mileage: 54,700 subject: design defect, heater motor installation background: air intake for the heater and air conditioning system is located between the hood and the front windshield. Rain flows into this area and passes into the heater ducting. Some of this water flows into the plastic housing for the blower motor causing early failure. Potential hazard: early failure of the motor may result in the inability of the vehicle heating system to remove condensation from the interior of the windshield. In addition, the failure of the heating system during cold weather would not melt snow and ice that may accumulate on the windshield. Problem: the blower motor is located under the right hand dashboard housed in a molded plastic assembly. This location is one of the lowest points in the heating system therefore water accumulates in the motor housing plastic assembly submerging the rear one-third of the motor in water. This results in early failure of the motor due to water contamination, as there is not a provision to drain water from the plastic housing. Comments: this is a known engineering defect as ford sealed the housing with a rubberized compound to prevent water from the heating system flowing onto the floor. Corrective action: mandate ford motor company to recall the 2002 ford taurus and other years and models with a similar system to install a drain in the heater motor plastic housing in order to drain the water from the assembly. I have retained the failed blower motor and plastic assembly for your review, if required, in order to observe the results of this defective design. Note: I could not delete an error in equipment on the next window as this heater motor was installed as original equipment on the ford. Please disregard the equipment window. *jb updated 01/07/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that he experiences a lot of wind noise, water leakage, squeaks, and rattles coming from the vehicle's windshield. The contact stated that snow may have entered into the floor blower, motor, and resister and that speed was not a factor. The contact has performed the repair to his windshield. The current mileage is 50,457 and failure mileage was 47,053.
I have a 02 taurus which leaked water onto the passenger floor board also causing my AC blower motor to short out. I could not get ford to act even though a related recall existed under 03v087000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The blower motor stopped working and the driver was unable to use the defroster and heater. The blower motor stopped operating due to a manufacturing defect that allowed water to enter the motor. The contact was informed that this was a common problem. The motor was replaced, and the contact requested reimbursement. The current mileage was 54,000. The failure mileage was 40,000. *ak updated 08/31/07
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.
Dt*: the contact stated water leaked from the windshield into the engine bay, and the heater and air conditioner had problems. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that consistent leaking caused the lower motor to rust out completely. The mechanic also printed out a recall # 03v087000 about the visibility:windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The motors of the two windows on the driver's side of a 2002 taurus 4 door sedan both failed. The ford dealer determined that the motors had failed and offered to replace them at $225 each. Charge for inspection was $42. Having power windows that won't go down could be a safety problem in some situations.
10149646. How many more complaints need to be tallied in order for ford to be addressed about the windshield leakage causing the blower motor failures? I see that there are over 20 complaints. Ford needs to be ask to extend its VIN list to include other cars. This is a safety issue. Water leakage into a car is a problem. Bad installation of a windshield is a safety problem. Water damaged blower motors that will not run other systems is a safety problem. People's floorboards that collect and 1" of so of water is a safety problem. This is not normal wear and tear.
Blower motor for defrost and heating system failed after water leaked into housing. Requested dealers assistance to correct problem, dealer stated there was no known problem, service bulletins or recalls. Replaced by consumer, water continued to leak into interior on passengers side floor. Consumer found service bulletin (ford motor company tsb 04-15-3) to correct problem.
Heater blower only works intermittently and only on high!
During the winter the blower makes a weird sound like its struggling but its not. I have read so many complaints that have had problems with the blower and water coming in onto the passenger side floorboard. During a hard rain I also had water come into the cabin of the car and it soaked the passenger side floorboard.
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.
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