general problems of the 2002 Ford Taurus

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the door ajar warning light illumiated even when the vehicle door is not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Dr.

Cooling system problem. Have replaced water pump 4 times in this vehicle. There is definitely an issue with the cooling system. Please issue recall. Specific problem. . . Car shuts down.

Water leaks into front passenger firewall/floorboard area which causes fan blower motor, heater coil and all related electrical connectors/components attached. Happens all the time static or in motion.

Bought 2002 Ford Taurus sel from used car lot, had about 43,000+ miles in excellent condition. I have had this car less than a year. It presently has 68,000 miles (700 miles driven weekly), all highway driving. At about 55,000 miles ( I am guessing), I started hearing a clunk. Today I went to change the brakes and found the drivers side rear suspension low to the tire. I carry no weight in the car. I took the tire off to find the spring had snapped and coiled around the strut perch. The car has not been abused or mistreated. I find it strange that this car would snap a spring so easily in such a sort time. Luckily it didn't pop a tire while driving. I have read up on the internet to find this is a known problem for this year and make car. I have also read, that I should expect the front struts to collapse. I feel Ford should be held accountable for selling a car with known dangerous and potential problems. There should be a recall on these vehicles for a potentially dangerous and faulty suspension. I have also been forced to replace the blower motor to the cars hvac system. The system has been working intermittently. I have read on the net that this also is a known Ford problem. I am fortunate that I am a federally licensed airplane mechanic, therefore I do my own repairs. The parts in question are not cheap, nor is my time. Ford needs to be forced to reimburse all expenditures to repair these known problems. Ford needs to recall and address these known problems.

I have owned this car since July of 2005 (3/10/06). My brother went to use the cigarette lighter and when it was done heating up it popped completely out and fell under the passenger seat after bouncing off the center console. This happens every time the cigarette lighter is used. I see another complaint for this and I truly believe that this is a safety hazard for two reasons, 1 being that it could easily cause a fire in the car (especially if there are papers under the seat) which on top of that could cause a crash, and 2 if the driver went to find the lighter so it didn't cause a fire not only would he/she get burned while driving but it could also cause a crash which almost happened to me. And just so Ford knows, I am holding them responsible for my burned finger.