2000 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #01V078000
RECALL FOR 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 SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD TAURUS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/3/1999 - 8/14/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/22/2001 |
| # Affected |
157,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO EITHER THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON, OR TO A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND WIPE DOWN THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BACK UP LIGHTS
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 FORD TAURUS Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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