Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Ford taurus has 68 NHTSA lights complaints and 4 lights-related recalls.
68
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
04V106000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONI...
01V048000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS WITH FACTORY OR DEALER-INSTALLED DECK LID SPOILERS WITH LED CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMPS (CHMSL). VEHICLES ...
01V078000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWI...
01V075000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTUR...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I AM HAVING ISSUES EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V106000. I HAVE A 2000 FORD T... |
| Oct 10, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT KNOB FAILED AND THE C... |
| Nov 29, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 2009. HE STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT KNO... |
| Jun 11, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB FRACTURED AN... |
| Feb 25, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT HIS BRAKE LIGHTS WEREN'T OPERATING... |
| Apr 30, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT TWISTED THE HEADLIGHT KNOB TO THE RIGHT TO ILLU... |
| Apr 21, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | IN 2005 I HAD RECALL SERVICE DONE ON THE CAR. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWIT... |
| Jan 28, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT KNOB IN HER 2000 FORD TAURUS (89000 FAILURE MILEAGE), CAM... |
| Nov 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CRACKED, CAUSI... |
| Aug 18, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED TO ENGAGE THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN ACTIVATED. THE S... |
| Jun 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON CO... |
| Dec 6, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY CAR IS A 2000 FORD TAURUS (VIN NUMBER IS [XXX]). I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Nov 4, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V106000 CONCERNING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWIT... |
| Sep 15, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2000 FORD TAURUS. ADDITIONAL INCIDENT RE: ODI # 10135016 LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED AFTER DRIVING 4... |
| Sep 1, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2000 FORD TAURUS HEADLIGHTS FAILED.*MR THE HEADLIGHT SEALS FAILED WHICH ALLOWED MOISTURE TO FORM ON... |
| Jul 22, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHT SWITH KNOB (WHICH IS PLASTIC) FRACTURED. THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE SWITCH IS FINE BUT... |
| Jul 18, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT: 2000 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CLOUDY AND GOT MOISTURE ON THE INS... |
| Dec 23, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS JUST SHUT OFF WHEN ON AUTOMATIC. SOMETIMES THEY COME RIGHT BACK ON AND OTHER TIMES THEY S... |
| Jun 11, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN T... |