Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light switch (eight problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Taurus


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

The Brake Light problem

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the brake lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting).   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated after the vehicle was turned on it failed to shift out of the park position. The contact also stated by depressing the brake pedal the failure was temporarily resolved.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Purchased a used 2001 Ford Taurus. After purchasing, noticed that headlight switch was broken off and was just resting in original place. Continued to operate headlight switch until plastic piece that fit into part broke off. Can still turn headlights on & off, but only with a lot of effort.   Read details...


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