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2000-2001 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: switch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 12, 2001. It covers about 157,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
157,000
reported
Mar 12, 2001
owners notified
Mar 22, 2001
related complaints
188

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. If the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began march 22, 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 01V078000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 188 complaints about lights problems.

2000 Ford Taurus2001 Ford Taurus2000 Mercury Sable2001 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 01V078000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable switch?

Yes. Recall 01V078000, reported on March 12, 2001, covers about 157,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V078000?

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began march 22, 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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