2002 Ford Taurus Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Taurus. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V106000Mar 2, 2004938,789 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Ford Taurus 2000–2003, Mercury Sable 2000–2003

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. This malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. This could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.

  Possible consequence: In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of "park" if they fail in the closed position, the brake lights will remain on, which will not allow the speed control to be activated. This could…

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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• 03V087000Mar 10, 200367,894 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Ford Taurus 2002–2003, Mercury Sable 2002–2003

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.

  Possible consequence: Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these windshields. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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/mercury at 1-800-392-3673.

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• 02V266000Oct 2, 2002369,614 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Ford Taurus 2000–2002, Mercury Sable 2000–2002

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.

  Possible consequence: This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.

  Remedy: Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE12033Speed control cable damageClosed · Oct 24, 2012
• EA08018Front Suspension Coil Spring FractureClosed · Aug 28, 2008
• RP03001Brake/accelerator pedal applicationClosed · Oct 31, 2003
• RQ03008Brake light switch failureClosed · Oct 23, 2003

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