Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Ford taurus has 48 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
48
Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO SHUT OFF, ... |
| Feb 2, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | PART OF THE ENGINE, TOP PORTION CLOSEST TO THE FIREWALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CAUGHT... |
| Feb 29, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | MY 2000 FORD TAURUS SES IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.WHEN I START THE CA... |
| Dec 28, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THE CAR BURNT TO THE GROUND OUT OF NO WHERE. |
| May 8, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | STARTED TO SMELL BURNED WIRES IN CAR. LOOK UNDER DASH AND SMOKE AND WIRES WHERE BURNED. BRAKE LIGHTS... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHIC... |
| Jun 8, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I CONTACTED FORD IN 2011 BECAUSE MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND EXPLODED. THEY WROTE ... |
| Dec 24, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 13 YEAR OLD SISTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, ON THE STREETS,ON CHRISTMAS EV... |
| Jun 19, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WALKED TO THE BACK OF HIS HOME WHERE THE VEHICL... |
| Oct 13, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2000 FORD TAURUS FAILED. *TR |
| Jul 27, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1. WIRE TO ALTERNATOR BURNING SINCE LAST REPAIR-7-26-08 2. REPLACE HARNESS TO CORRECT CONCERN,EX... |
| May 3, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A CAR IN DECEMBER OF 2005 AND HAVE $6000 AS A CURRENT BALANCE. ON 05/03/2006 I... |
| Feb 25, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2000 FORD TAURUS. VEHICLE HAS CONSTANT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. FROM JANUARY 9TH UNTIL TODAY 02/26/06,... |
| Sep 5, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEPTEMBER 5, 2005 MY CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND WHEN THE HOOD WAS LIFTED THERE WAS A FIRE. WITHIN SEC... |
| Aug 27, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2000 FORD TAURUS. DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS AND ALL RUNNING-PARK LIGHTS FAILED. PARKED CAR AND ... |
| Jun 8, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DT: TOOK 2000 FORD TAURUS TO THE MECHANIC FOR SERVICE, AND THEY SAID NEW SPARK PLUGS WERE NEEDED. F... |
| Jan 3, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2000 FORD TAURUS SEL 24V V-6 CONTINUALLY DIES WHILE IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTA... |
| Jul 29, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION THAT MIGHT HELP TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION BELOW, I WOULD APPREC... |
| May 21, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE TURNING THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO COME ON. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF ... |
| May 4, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. 2000 ,FORD, TAURUS SEL SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC... |