CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Ford Taurus has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,195 complaints with NHTSA, including 102 crashes, 25 fires, 81 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (483 reports).
2000 Ford Taurus recalls
Most common 2000 Ford Taurus problems
Problem areas named in the 1,195 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 483 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 110 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 108 |
| Power Train | 104 |
| Exterior Lighting | 96 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 90 |
| Air Bags | 90 |
| Electrical System | 66 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 62 |
| Tires | 58 |
What owners report
Vehicle Has A Heavy Power Steering Fluid Leak!!! Will Be Taking It To The Shop To Diagnose The Concern!!! I Was Checking To See If There Were Any Campaigns Or Recalls Reported!!!
Someone pulled out in front of me as I was slowing down to make a left turn. I T-boned their vehicle while going 35mph, resulting in a total loss for my 2000 Ford Taurus. (This was in 2018 so it was not a new car). My driver steering wheel airbag DID NOT deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. I still have chest pains when I sneeze and cough, even 4 years later (in November 2022, at time of writing), and in the last year (2021) received a cortisone shot in my left shoulder. I was offered a neck brace in the ambulance and was prescribed an arm sling in the hospital. I was diagnosed with whiplash. I believe I was given pain medication. Someone from the NHTSA in Indiana contacted me and we spoke b
WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN, MY TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES & MY ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE UNTIL I RECOVER FROM THE TURN.
IT PRESENTED A SERIES OF MISSED FIRED AND OVER HEATING ON THE ROAD , AFTER DRIVING AROUND 150 MILES , THE ENGINE LEAKING OIL AND IT LOSS POWER MAKE IT ON SAFE TO DRIVE . THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS ICED UP LIKE A FRIDGE AND LESS COOLING IN AN OVER WHOLE LOOK THE CAR NEED SAFETY CONTROL AND ALL OF THIS CAN CLEARLY SEEN ON THE CITY ROAD WAY .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO SHUT OFF, WHICH REQUIRED THE BATTERY CABLE TO BE DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE EVENT THAT THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS, HIGH BEAMS, AND FOG LIGHTS SHORT OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2000 Ford Taurus questions
Does the 2000 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2000 Ford Taurus: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Taurus?
Based on 1,195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (483), Engine And Engine Cooling (110), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (108).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford Taurus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.