Ford Taurus power windows problems

Filed Sep 16, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 80,000 miles · IA

Power windows will not roll up or down, mirrors do not work, inside lights are out. Ford replaced gem module a couple of years before for the same problem costing me money at that time. When the windows would not roll up or down, ford would replace fuse and in a few minutes the fuse would blow, again and again they did this and now they are not interested in fixing the problems since the vehicle is older and not under warranty and they claim fixing it would cost more than the vehicle is worth. I have a very good vehicle and would like to use the windows and mirrors and especially the lights inside and I feel this is definitely a safety hazard to me since I travel alone a lot each year. I have contacted ford and they repeatly state that they do not have any recalls and are not aware of such problems. I even sent them websites from people who are having these problems with the windows. All you have to do is goggle: taurus window problems and there are numerous owners with this problem. Hope you can help with this matter as ford is not listening to us.....

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Visibility · 3,847 miles · TX · fire

The rear, right passenger window motor of my 2010 ford taurus sho exploded and melted the door!

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Visibility · MN

I own a 99 ford taurus. It is leaking water into the passenger compartment. This leak has caused the heater blower motor and resister to short out as a result I have no heat and it is winter in minnesota. I cannot afford the over $200 repair and with the leak still present it will short out again. There is at least one similar complaint that I know of, it is 10184014. I believe this is a safety issue because my windows will not defrost and it impairs my vision. The blower motor would not have failed if the leak did not exist.

Filed Mar 10, 2006 · Electrical · OH

I bought a 2002 ford taurus sport edition used in july of 2005. Several times the dome lights and puddle lights would not turn off because the car thought that a door was open. There were no doors open. The car is designed to turn the lights off after 20 minutes, but this is a problem. If it happens often enough it could run down my battery. This is the 3rd time it has happened and this time I started the car and drove around for a minute and the dome lights finally went off while I was driving. However the door ajar warning was still on. So I got home and turned the car off and got out and then the dome and puddle lights do not come on now at all. The only way to get them to come on is to unlock the doors using the keyless remote. I am almost positive that the passenger side door is causing the problem, and oddly enough now the passenger side window wont work either and this has also happened before. This is a defect and should be fixed or at least diagnosed by ford at no charge. I'm only 16 and don't have the money to fix this. Electrical problems can be very pricey and after I pay my car payment and insurance (mind you im 16 so my insurance is high) I hardly have enough money for gas let alone an electrical problem.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Visibility · 2,000 miles · NC

The windshield wipers would come on and go off while driving in inclement weather. The consumer was able to drive to dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield motor needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information. *jb left back window motor fell out of window. Window will not go up or down. Dealership found motor was broken.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · 44,200 miles · CO

Right rear window won't always close after opening. Transmission slips during low speed starts through intersection or parking lot. Feels like it is in neutral. Then when transmission engages, it suddenly lurches chirpping the tires.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Steering · VA

When gear shift is in reverse or drive,power steering goes off, radio sound goes off and the power windows will not go up or down. What could cause this problem I have contacted ford they would check into the problem, but have not had it repaired yet

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · OH

The power window motor in my mothers ford taurus went out, and the interrior dome light stays on at times. These are both problems that I have heard almost all taurus owners have had, and I believe there should be a recall.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Steering, Visibility · KY

All's well in park and neutral, but when in reverse or drive, the radio quits, intermittent wipers fail, windows won't work, loss of about 75% of power steering. Put it in nuetral and all is well. It turned out to be the transmission range sensor. I found 10 other people who have had the same failure in a 96 or 97 ford taurus.

Filed Mar 27, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · LA

The consumer turned on the heater and defroster and cold air along with a mist that filled the inside of the vehicle and covered the windshield. The consumer had to use paper napkins to clear the windows. The heater core is an existing problem that reoccurs every 3 months since april 2001. The dealer was notified. Nlm coolant leak. Dealer replaced heater core 5 times. Right rear window inoperative. Dealer replaced right rear window motor. Switch on air conditioner control head falls off. Dealer rpelaced cracked center control knob. Sunglass compartment in center console lid broke off. Console compartment door, hinge pins and spring replaced. Squeak noise under hood. Replaced belt tensioner and idler pulley.