Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 305 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (83 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light switch (56 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Taurus

The Headlights problem

Driving down the road both headlights went out while driving. Not park lights just headlights. Had to drive all the way home with no headlights. Called dealership they said my VIN didnot have a recall. It was some 2015 but not mine. These headlights are faulty.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

Brake lights failed, has adjustable pedals, and when I bought a switch from Ford, the insert mentioned a recall 04s12, local Ford dealer denied the recall.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

An electrical or computer component failed, frequently causing my rear back up camera to go out. I couldn't tell that both of my headlights to stop functioning at the same time (because all of my interior lighting adjustments were still functioning, and because I was in a well light area initially)   Read details...

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 Headlight Switch problem

Traveling on darkened road with automatic headlamps engaged at night. Headlights suddenly cut off, and had to change selector switch to manual head lights. This has happened several times. . I had the light sensor replaced but no change.   Read details...




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