2000 Ford Taurus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Ford Taurus, 4% of the 1,195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front end unacceptable! Then defroster didn't work in winter and I had to use my shirt sleeve to keep rubbing the windshield. I told AC collins Ford dealership that something was wrong with the coil springs and brakes when I bought it. I also told them that the AC was leaking in car. I told them that the steering wheel would shake when I was braking. I can send over the emails if you like. Ac collins sold me this car with serious suspension problems. You may have all records of proof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777805, filed 2015-09, 140,023 miles“My 2000 Ford Taurus ses is having a problem with the radio and windshield wipers.when I start the car in the morning the radio is playing and the windshield wipers are working.as I am driving the car the radio suddenly turns off and the windshield wipers won't work.the radio and windshield wipers won't work for the rest of the day.the next morning when I start the car to go somewhere the radio and windshield wipers are working again.as before,while I am driving the radio goes off and the windshield wipers stop working again and they won't work for the rest of the day.”
NHTSA complaint #10839503, filed 2016-03, 185,748 miles“Very poor visibility through windshield especially on humid days. I use my windshield wipers and defroster and still can't see. The car has been like this since new. I've noticed it more since I started working days, it is dangerous driving car on morning commute.”
NHTSA complaint #10138292, filed 2005-10, 10 miles“1. Wipers did not return to parked position at bottom of windshield due to obstruction (freezing precipitation). 2. Intermittent wiper function ceased immediately, 2 weeks later wiper park function failed, on 3/16/07 the wipers failed while in use on i40. My wife, 2 daughters and I had to park the car on the side of i40 for almost 3 hours beginning during rush hour traffic because I could not see through the torrential rains with no windshield wipers. 3. At this point nothing has been done to correct the failures. Ford motor corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186588, filed 2007-03, 141,000 miles“Nhtsa campaign id # 01v258000 - windshield wiper/washer motor...I have a 2000 Ford Taurus, my windshield wiper motor has stopped working. I remembered that there was a recall on it. When I called the Ford customer service department (and I use that term very loosely), I was told that a Ford dealership has already repaired the recall (don reid Ford). When I explained that the part was never, ever repaired by them...the customer service rep. & her supervisor, said that there was nothing that they could do, because the records showed it was repaired in october 2001. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140141, filed 2005-10, 61,443 milesRelated recalls
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor…Covers: Ford Taurus 2000–2001, F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10018742Nov 14, 2005Power window concerns - service tip.
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10013395Nov 15, 2004Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 196 | 16% |
| 2002 | 100 | 7% |
| 2001 | 39 | 4% |
| 2000 | 45 | 4% |
| 1999 | 59 | 7% |
| 1998 | 17 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 7% |
| 1996 | 55 | 7% |
| 1995 | 38 | 3% |
| 1994 | 30 | 3% |
| 1993 | 157 | 10% |
| 1992 | 43 | 6% |
| 1991 | 19 | 3% |
| 1990 | 24 | 6% |
| 1989 | 14 | 2% |
| 1988 | 11 | 3% |
| 1987 | 10 | 4% |
| 1986 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Taurus
443 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsEngine cooling
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsAir bags
88 complaintsExterior lighting
87 complaintsVehicle speed control
87 complaintsFuel system
66 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTires
57 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology