Structure Problems of Ford Taurus - part 2

Due to a water leak problem, the ac blower motor failed (shorted out) and was unable to blow defrost air onto the windshield, causing poor visibility while driving. Water soaked the passenger floorboard. There was a previous recall #03v087000. Another person with the same problem has filed complaint #10184014.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. She stated that water was leaking into the vehicle on the passenger side of the front windshield. The dealer stated that she would need a rain cap extension installed on the vehicle to correct the failure. There were no recalls related to the failure. The current and failure mileages were under 89,542. Updated 3/17/10 updated 06/17/jb.

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Vehicle was running fine. Next day, no heat. I had a mechanic backflush the line after which I was able to get some(very little) heat for about 1 month just to get me through the winter. Following year, I had to have the vehicle backflushed again. Same results, but now the ac is staying on with the vent on and I have no heat any where but at the floor boards and that is very little to none. A mechanic advised me that it is the heater core and will need to be replaced. Other complaints on the heater core sound to be a result of an incident I had: when I bought this vehicle, I had a problem within 30 days of ownership where water was leaking under the hood from outside. I was charged for replacing a faulty cowlick. The dealership told me that this problem would continue to happen weekly when the car got wet if the cowlick was not replaced. When I questioned how this was possible that I had this problem and they never had to replace this part before; I was told the vehicle never got wet while in their ownership,(open lot with no garages to protect vehicles from rain). I had to pay out of pocket to have the part replaced.

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The frame is cracked.

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My Taurus's blower motor stopped functioning in December 2009. I believe the cause is a water leak or blown a/c heater blower motor. I think the leak dumped water onto the passenger floor board also caused my ac blower motor to short out, needing a replacement. After browsing the internet to see if other Ford Taurus owners had the same or a similar problem, this seems to be a recurring issue with the 2003 Ford Taurus.

Water leaks into the heater blower box when raining and then to the passenger side floor inside the cabin. The water has shorted out the blower motor resistor and the blower motor. This also caused rust to form on the fan, the motor and resistor pack.

2000 Ford Taurus se. I have had a leak coming from under the dash for a year now any time it rains. It has gotten to the point that both passenger floor and floor behind passenger seat is soaked after a good rain. It appears to originate near the blower.

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[regarding Taurus/sable for water leak and ac blower defect; silent recall; TSB 03-15-6; related recall existing under 03v087000, & possibly also compliance recall 03c03] - also see complaint #10184014 certified car, 2003 Ford Taurus ses, 47,000 miles have recently (11/7/09) gotten water on passenger floor, & now see that this is a common problem & design defect. Now my blower mower has started an unusual sound as well, & this is obviously related. I was told that this sound is water sloshing around & will rust my blower motor, making that yet another repair. Have been told that Ford will not pay for repair - but have found many instances online where Ford did indeed pay 80% of this exact same repair. This is a defect & there are hundreds of complaints about the Taurus water problem all over online, yet Ford chooses to ignore.

I have a 2002 Taurus where the passenger side floor was getting sopping wet when the a/c was used. I determined the problem was back-flow through the high density foam seal that surrounds the drain spout. The drain spout goes through a hole in the firewall, and black high density foam seals between the hole and the evaporator drain spout. Because the drain spout is more or less horizontal, instead of dripping off the end of the spout, the water was flowing back along the bottom of the spout toward the firewall, then wicking through the black foam back into the passenger compartment, resulting in a soaked passenger side floor. Ford offered to remove my dash to find the problem for a cost of $800 in labor alone. This seems to me like a defect since there are thousands online having the same issue. I fell that Ford need to fix this defect for free. I do have a bumper to bumper coverage that does not cover this can of repair. I am unable to use the ac or vent without have water under the passenger side rug which gets so wet that it takes weeks to dry out. I just discovered that my wife's 2005 Taurus is having the same problem as my 2002. Regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2003 Ford Taurus, blower motor failing and leaking water onto the floorboard. From the looks of it I am not the only one with this problem. I think there should be a recall from Ford to take care of this problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. When ever it rained, water accumulated in the floor on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the failure, replaced the cowl panel and rain hat. The repair was unsuccessful and water was on the floor again after it rained. The dealer stated that a water stain came from the air conditioner. They also stated that they needed to replace the dashboard, the pad on the wire fall and re-seal items around the heater box. The contact stated that due to the manufacturers defect, the repair would not remedy the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would not be responsible for any of the repair costs. The current and failure mileages were 75,100.

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A water leak from the firewall was discovered when the carpet became soaked after driving in a rain storm. The problem has existed for some time because there is mold under the carpet.

I have a 2006 Ford Taurus that is leaking water into the front passenger floor. I notice that there are multiple complaints of this nature. When taking the car to brighton Ford dealer (tom holzer); they refused to even attempt to repair. This should be fixed at the manufacturer's expense. First noticed this problem in June 2009 and it leaks every time it rains.

Water leaks through the firewall and water accumulates on the floor in my 2000 Ford Taurus lx. See complaint #: 03v087000.

The passenger side front carpet, padding and floorboards become soaking wet every time it rains and it rains every 3 days in the chicago area. We have to wet vacuum the water out to try and keep the carpet & padding from molding and stinking up the interior. The dealer thinks that they can fix this problem, but will not guarantee any repair for this expensive problem. We and have heard of, and the dealers know of multitudes of Ford Taurus owners with this same problem and there does not seem to be a known cause and good fix to this problem and as wide spread of a major problem this is, especially for allergy sufferers like my wife, there should be a factory recall on this issue and Ford should accept responsibility for this major design problem and fix this problem under warranty.

I own a 2003 Ford Taurus with 40,000 miles on it. I have found out on the internet there is a design defect, water can get into the heater system and blows out the blower motor and resister. I am very upset about this and have read that many people that own Ford's have the same problem. I should not be having any trouble with a car that has only 40,000 miles on it.

Water leaks into passenger floorboard when it rains. Seems to be a common event in Ford Taurus cars. Needs to be recalled and fixed.

2003 Ford Taurus has water leaking in to blower motor.

Water leak at front passenger side, replaced blower motor, resistor and cowl, still leaks. Reference recall 03v087000 and many additional complaints from owners, specifically 10184014. There was water leaking at passenger dash area on and off since 07. It hadn't leaked in quite a while so I didn't worry about it. The dealer said it would cost about $250. 00 to fix and I was waiting to see if it kept up or got worse. Then the blower quit working. I spent $373. 14 for a new blower motor, resistor assy, weatherstrip, cowl panel and sealant. On the 28th of December, 2008 my front passenger floor was again, full of water. Note, this had not happened for many months and should have been fixed with the new cowl put on on December 9th. I asked the dealer if the previous water problem caused the blower motor to go bad. He said it was hard to say. Evidently it was "hard to say" because it says right on the receipt "water in blower case". I bought the car in October of 03 (as a used vehicle but still under warranty with only 18,408 miles on it) but was never notified of a recall for this problem. I understand there is a service bulletin out for this problem now. I have been going to the same dealer since April 9th, 04. Can you tell me if the recall was in effect at this time or how long the recall was in effect? this is very discouraging. Where are the ethics from Ford for taking ownership of this problem? maybe I should file for my own "bail out", with the amount of water leakage I've had, I'll probably need it. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Jeanne acheson.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact noticed a leakage in the dashboard during rainy conditions. The floor would become wet and the blower motor stopped functioning. She only noticed the failure when it rained and it only occurred on the passenger side of the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 64,724 and failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Passenger foot well fills with water during hard rains.

Failure of the a/c, heater, defroster fan.

Cowling problem. After rainstorm the prior evening I discovered approxamately 1-2 inches on standing water on passenger side of 2006 Taurus.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 60 mph the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that water leaked onto the front passenger side floor area. The water was coming from the front windshield and the engine. The failure occurred during rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. When it rains, water soaks the front passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the cawl panel. The mechanic stated that there was a bulletin related to this failure. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.

The fan on my heater has gone out on me three times since I purchased this care in August on 2006 - just a little over 2 years. I understand it has to do with a leak under the hood that Ford is well aware of (recall 03v087000? - see complaint #10184014). I don't feel I should have to replace this blower every 8 months.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. After rainy weather, the contact noticed approximately two inches of water on the front driver's side floor. The excessive water caused the carpet to have a strong odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired due to the expired warranty. The failure recurred on a separate occasion, but the vehicle has still not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 61,400. Updated 11/12/08. Updated 11/14/08.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the large plastic component near the instrument panel separated and was curling upward. The plastic was obstructing the contact's view of the windshield. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000 and the current mileage was 144,607.

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Every time it rains, my 2002 Ford Taurus se leaks into the right passenger floor board. Various bulletin boards, show that numerous Taurus vehicles leak. Ford should be responsible for the repair at no cost to the consumer. Leaking causes blower to malfunction and/or not operate at all. Extremely costly repair.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Taurus. While driving less than 30 mph, the contact heard rumbling noises coming from the vehicle. The independent mechanic stated that the vehicle should be given back to the previous owner because it would not last a year due to the damaged k-frame. A personal friend/mechanic tapped on the frame of the vehicle and it was similar to glass shattering. The mechanic also stated that the snow salt from the roads were corroding the frame. The contact later purchased a subframe and is awaiting its installation. The failure mileage was 107,000 and current mileage was 109,000.

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Water leaks into my 2002 Ford Taurus. After storms the passenger side floor board will be wet. Apparently the water leaks into the car and after passing through the blower box drips onto the carpet. My blower resistor failed yesterday as a result of the water pooling into the blower motor. There are numerous reports of this problem. Ford should be responsible.

I have a 03 Taurus which leaked water onto the passenger floor board also causing my ac blower motor to short out. I could not get Ford to act even though a related recall existed under 03v087000. I have found many others with this problem.

Seems my 2006 Ford Taurus has this common condition. I noticed the damp padding on the front passenger side only after hearing a squishy sound when I pressed down on it while adjusting the mat. So I pulled the carpet up and sure enough the padding was wet like a sponge. I could see where the water seems to come from the firewall on the passenger side, near the center console. This problem is very annoying and makes me unable to concentrate on the driving. Ford should recall to fix this common problem for all Taurus owners. This is obviously a factory defect!.

After a strong rain, a leaky cowl in my 2003 Taurus let water into my blower motor and shorted it out. The fan only worked on high. I had it fixed once, and then after another storm it immediately shorted out again. Then, in the last week (9/1/92008), it stopped working all together, even on high. Ford has issued a related recall for a leaky windshield (03v087000), but will not fix this issue, even though it is a known problem. When I went in to talk with Ford, they were aware of the problem, but said since it was not yet recalled, they would not fix it for free. I have not as of yet had this replaced again.

Leaky cowl. Causes floorboard to be constantly soaked. Has already been reported with complaint # 10184014. The recall # is 03v087000. The recall needs to be extended to cover these cars no matter the mileage since it is a factory defect.