Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Taurus has 22 NHTSA lights complaints and 3 lights-related recalls.
22
Complaints
3
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKE... |
| Oct 15, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTIN... |
| Jul 4, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING... |
| Oct 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON IT FAILE... |
| Aug 23, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN HOT (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE), CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR FROM "PARK" UPON STARTING ENGINE. BRAKE... |
| Jul 22, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED ... |
| Jan 15, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS... |
| Jun 8, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING, HE WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER D... |
| Dec 21, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN ROTATING THE HEADLAMP CONTROL SWITCH CLOCKWISE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (DASH) LIGHTS DO NOT COME... |
| Nov 5, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINAT... |
| Aug 30, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY WAS COMPLETEL... |
| Jan 1, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD TAURUS. AFTER PURCHASING, NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS BROKEN OFF A... |
| Aug 14, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE.... |
| Oct 26, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE KEPT BLOWING OUT DUE TO WATER GETTING INTO THE LENS. DEALER WAS CONT... |
| Jun 2, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $189.00 BY THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH INSTALLED. THIS OCCURRED... |
| Jun 1, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T PERFORM RECALL REPAIR ON VEHICLE. *LA SAFETY RECALL# 04V106000. *SC *JB |
| Feb 16, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS HAVE FOGGED UP. THIS WOULD CAUSE IT TO BE HARD FOR THE CONSU... |
| Oct 1, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | NHTSA RECALL 01-V-078-000: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS.... |
| Aug 5, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSMENT FOR BRAKE LIGHT REPAIRS PERFORMED AND PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET.*MR... |
| Aug 1, 2001 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WON'T STAY IN PLACE UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. MOST COMMONLY IT WON'T STAY IF TH... |