2000-2001 Ford Taurus recall: back up lights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 28, 2001. It covers about 28,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 28,000
reported: Feb 28, 2001
owners notified: Mar 19, 2001
related complaints: 117

Exterior lighting: back up lights

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger sedans with factory or dealer-installed deck lid spoilers with LED center high mounted stop lamps (chmsl). Vehicles produced with spoilers were manufactured from march 1 through october 31, 2000; and vehicles with spoilers installed by dealers were manufactured from january 1 thorough december 30, 2000. With the ignition switch in the start or run positions and the hazard warning lights operating, the chmsl can illuminate (at reduced intensity) even though the service brakes have not been applied. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." also, in some cases the vehicle brake-shift interlock would not function properly, allowing the shift lever to be moved from park without applying the brake.
Risk: Under the requirements of the standard, the chmsl shall be activated only upon appplication of the service brakes. Also, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash, if the shift lever can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will install a jumper/resistor assembly at the spoiler that provides an electrical resistor to ground and corrects the chmsl and brake-shift interlock conditions. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 01V048000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 117 complaints about lights problems.

2000 Ford Taurus 2001 Ford Taurus

Questions about recall 01V048000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Ford Taurus back up lights?

Yes. Recall 01V048000, reported on February 28, 2001, covers about 28,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V048000?

Dealers will install a jumper/resistor assembly at the spoiler that provides an electrical resistor to ground and corrects the chmsl and brake-shift interlock conditions. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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