2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: switch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 2, 2004. It covers about 938,789 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 938,789
reported: Mar 2, 2004
owners notified: Apr 5, 2004
related complaints: 285

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. This malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. This could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.
Risk: In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of "park" if they fail in the closed position, the brake lights will remain on, which will not allow the speed control to be activated. This could also cause the battery to discharge.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 04V106000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Mercury Sable 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 285 complaints about lights problems.

2000 Ford Taurus 2001 Ford Taurus 2002 Ford Taurus 2003 Ford Taurus 2000 Mercury Sable 2001 Mercury Sable 2002 Mercury Sable 2003 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 04V106000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable switch?

Yes. Recall 04V106000, reported on March 2, 2004, covers about 938,789 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V106000?

Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. Owners 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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