Blower problems of the 2002 Ford Taurus

I own a 2002 Ford Taurus and understand many people have had this same issue. My a/c blower motor stopped working and was filled with water with traces of rust. I replaced the blower control switch, the blower resistor board, and removed and rebuilt the blower motor. The auto parts store I bought the replacement components from (directly across the street from the Ford dealer) tells me this is a common occurrence.

Reference Ford TSB #04-15-3. I have a 2002 Ford Taurus ses with only 39,000 miles on the odometer and the blower motor had to be replaced because of water leaking from the bottom of the windshield into the blower motor. I was told by a local Ford dealer that there is a recall #03v087000 on this problem, but it expired in 2007, so I had no choice but to purchase a new motor for $133. 97, Ford part #1f1z-19805-aa. This is evidently an ongoing problem. The internet site I visited had 7 pages of complaints about this same situation. This becomes a safety issue because visibility is impaired due to the fact that now you do not have any window defrosters. I am writing this complaint mainly to see if Ford won't extend the above mentioned recall notice.

With the cold michigan weather upon us, my heater blower is needed to provide removal of foggy/frosty windows for my children's safety and others. Ford has had complaints on the internet and dealers are aware of the problem, I spoke to my local dealer and they said this very common with the Ford Taurus as water enters the passenger floor board and shorts out the blower motor. They said this would be a $400. 00 repair.

Every time it rains heavy, I end up with water on the passenger floor. The defrost blower motor has shorted out three times due to this problem. I looked online and found many many complaints from Ford Taurus owners. Due to some kind of defect,water gets in the heating system and ends up on the passenger floor. It also makes the defrost blower motor and resistor go out.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that there was a water leak under the windshield that leaked onto the passenger side floor and created a puddle. He discovered a recall pertaining to the blower case/blow motor, but never received a recall notice. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 47,000.

Heater quit blowing air. Went to replace blower motor had water in it. Looks like it has been leaking for long time. I thought water on floor was window being left open.

2992 Ford Taurus ses heater blower switch and seal required replacement Ford dealer had TSB on subject and new parts numbers to replace parts upgraded parts. Cost $600. 00 Ford knows they have problem and redesigned the parts, but will not stand up and cover cost. I have owned a Honda and Toyota and both would have helped with similar problem. It is no wonder why they have become the top sellers in USA. I will never purchase another Ford product ever. They need to stand up and become a auto manufacturer, not weisel word around the problem. If the cause of the problem was me then I fix if they cause then they should fix.

Heater fan blower only worked on highest speed only. I found out from a service technician that the problem was not a control switch, but was a resistor network p/n f6dz 19a706 aa. I replaced the part and problem was fixed (temporarily). Same problem returned 5 months later (9/26/08). More inquiring at the dealer revealed the problem source. Water leaking through a hole near cabin air filter. Technical service bulletin TSB 04-15-3 explains the remedy and repair instructions. Replaced resistor for second time and installed weatherstrip 4f1z 54022a54 aa, and panel 4f1z 54018a16 baa and applied silicone sealant in the leak hole. Did not replace the blower motor at this time since it seemed to be working. Now 1/25/09 the resistor failed for the 3rd time. Will be replacing the resistor and blower motor since it appears the blower is shorted and is causing repeated failure of the resistor network. I argued with the dealer wb Lincoln Mercury that it should be a recall, but it apparently was not classified as such. One Ford technician I spoke with at this dealer said he had repaired about a couple hundred of these same defects himself. Reference recall number 03v087000.

Blower motor noise, and leaking on the firewall. The leaking started in 2008, I had the trough above the firewall and the blower motor replaced, and now the blower motor makes a loud vibrating sound. My car is a 2002 Ford Taurus ses and it only had about 50,000 miles on it when it started leaking, and now only has 72,000 miles on it, with the blower motor making these sounds. I am filing a formal complaint. Existing recall number 03v087000 and a second complaint number is 10184014.

2002 Taurus, blower worked intermittently for the past couple of weeks, and only work on high speed. Mileage:56,000.

Heater fan not working causing loss of defrost in winter almost resulting in collision.

Blower motor failed due to water pooling on electrical components during rain events. Rain hat in 2002 Ford Taurus is defective, as described in Ford service bulletin: bulletin #: 031506 sequence #: 10011149 date: 08/09/2004 Ford is aware of this problem. Part is due to be replaced later this week.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. On November 26, 2007, the heater blower motor failed. On November 27, 2007 the local mechanic stated that there was ice in the air box and it was corroded and covered with mold. A technical service bulletin stated that water was entering into the air box and contained mold. The contact noticed an odor in the passenger compartment when the heater blower was working normally. The local mechanic replaced the rain cap near the blower motor, weather stripping, and air filter due to the rust, mold, and ice. The failure occurred when the vehicle was under warranty; however, the dealer never replaced or repaired anything. The vehicle was garage kept and not driven on a daily basis. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved with the mold in the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 41,681.

Heater/ac either didn't blow or only blew on high. When it doesn't blow the windows fog and the baby is very cold. Reference recall 03v087000 and complaint 10184014.

Blower motor went out due to water coming in from under hood on 2002 Ford Taurus. Cost $500. 00 to repair and was no fault of mine.

Ford heater automobile: Ford Taurus, 2002, mileage: 54,700 subject: design defect, heater motor installation background: air intake for the heater and air conditioning system is located between the hood and the front windshield. Rain flows into this area and passes into the heater ducting. Some of this water flows into the plastic housing for the blower motor causing early failure. Potential hazard: early failure of the motor may result in the inability of the vehicle heating system to remove condensation from the interior of the windshield. In addition, the failure of the heating system during cold weather would not melt snow and ice that may accumulate on the windshield. Problem: the blower motor is located under the right hand dashboard housed in a molded plastic assembly. This location is one of the lowest points in the heating system therefore water accumulates in the motor housing plastic assembly submerging the rear one-third of the motor in water. This results in early failure of the motor due to water contamination, as there is not a provision to drain water from the plastic housing. Comments: this is a known engineering defect as Ford sealed the housing with a rubberized compound to prevent water from the heating system flowing onto the floor. Corrective action: mandate Ford motor company to recall the 2002 Ford Taurus and other years and models with a similar system to install a drain in the heater motor plastic housing in order to drain the water from the assembly. I have retained the failed blower motor and plastic assembly for your review, if required, in order to observe the results of this defective design. Note: I could not delete an error in equipment on the next window as this heater motor was installed as original equipment on the Ford. Please disregard the equipment window. Updated 01/07/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that he experiences a lot of wind noise, water leakage, squeaks, and rattles coming from the vehicle's windshield. The contact stated that snow may have entered into the floor blower, motor, and resister and that speed was not a factor. The contact has performed the repair to his windshield. The current mileage is 50,457 and failure mileage was 47,053.

Blower motor for defrost and heating system failed after water leaked into housing. Requested dealers assistance to correct problem, dealer stated there was no known problem, service bulletins or recalls. Replaced by consumer, water continued to leak into interior on passengers side floor. Consumer found service bulletin (Ford motor company TSB 04-15-3) to correct problem.

During the winter the blower makes a weird sound like its struggling but its not. I have read so many complaints that have had problems with the blower and water coming in onto the passenger side floorboard. During a hard rain I also had water come into the cabin of the car and it soaked the passenger side floorboard.

The blower for the heating and air conditioning stopped working. I removed and replaced the blower motor. The blower motor had shorted out due to water leakage. There was still some water in the motor housing and the metal was rusted, evidence of water penetration for some time. The car is kept in a garage and only has 42,000 miles. I have kept the old part.

No heat/air. No blower function with the passenger side floor soaking wet. Happened once last year and then decided to work. Now it is shot. How many incidents of a similar nature does it take the NHTSA to have the manufacturer issue a recall or at least a free fix. I see quite a number of blower motor failures listed on this site. Taurus brake rotors should also be recalled since they have failed prematurely for as long as Taurus' have been made.

10149646. How many more complaints need to be tallied in order for Ford to be addressed about the windshield leakage causing the blower motor failures? I see that there are over 20 complaints. Ford needs to be ask to extend its VIN list to include other cars. This is a safety issue. Water leakage into a car is a problem. Bad installation of a windshield is a safety problem. Water damaged blower motors that will not run other systems is a safety problem. People's floorboards that collect and 1" of so of water is a safety problem. This is not normal wear and tear.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front blower motor had become inoperable. The dealer as well as an independent mechanic made two attempts to duplicate the failure to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no issues with the blower and did not offer any additional assistance. The current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000.

We purchased a 2002 Ford Taurus ses new in 2002. The blower motor for heating and air conditioning recently quit working. I took it to the dealership for repair. I was advised that water had shorted out the blower motor causing it to burn up and they had to replace the blower motor, blower resistor and installed a "rainhat extension kit". I was advised that the kit was developed by Ford to address the problem of water entering the blower motor and shorting it out. I was billed $374. 37 to repair what is obviously a manufacter's defect. I feel that Ford should have repaired this defect under an extended warrenty as it is obviously a design defect. The car has been garaged when not it use since it was new. It presently has about 49,500 miles on it.

The contact stated the heater blower motor stopped working. The motor and resistor short out due to rainwater that entered the heater assembly through the venting along the hood of the vehicle. Also, the rain water leaked onto the floorboard. He has replaced the heater blower motor twice at his own expense.

Just purchased the car and have(water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only), have not had car repaired yet but did call Ford for complaint.

I drive a 2002 Ford Taurus wagon, purchased new from the dealer, the warranty is now up. I was driving my car(canadian winter) and turned on my heater. I smelled something burning, and then smoke started coming out from under the dash. I turned the heater off and it went away. I took it to the dealer and they told me that it was a problem where water leaked into the heater motor and froze burning out the motor. Now this is going to cost about $400 to fix. It apparently was a problem with Taurus built from 2001 - 2003. There should have been a defect recorded on this and a recall done.

The blower motor on my 2002 Ford Taurus works intermittently. The Ford dealer claims there is nothing wrong since the blower worked when the car was in the shop. When it happend again the dealer told me that there was a bad "motor. Resistor" and replaced it. Now after the car was sitting for 3 days in the drive way the blower motor quit again. The dealer tells me there is nothing they can do unless it happens when the car is in the shop and they can duplicate the problem. Without the blower neither the a/c nor the heater will work and depending on the weather the windows will fog up creating and unsafe driving condition.