Tail Light Switch Problems of Ford Taurus

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while parked, she attempted to shift the gear into reverse but she was unable to move the gear shifter out of park. The contact was able to place the vehicle in reverse after applying excessive force to the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact noticed the tail lights illuminated while the vehicle was shut off. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Kmj.

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My tail lights keep peeling. The chrome around the lights peels. I had replaced 2 years ago under warranty and now they are peeling again. It is a manufacturer issue I think but they need to find a solution as my 3 year old car looks bad with peeling chrome.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while parked with the engine shut off. The fire department advised the contact that the fire originated at the rear tail light assembly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 198,000.

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Need a change to daylight running lights on autos and trucks. They need to have the tail lights on also. Better yet, have all new vehicles have headlights and taillights that come on when vehicle is started. So many states have laws that you need the lights on in rain, fog, dawn & dusk. Its really a problem when others won't put their lights on when its raining or in the fog. So the problem could be eliminated by having the lights come on anytime the car is running like motorcycles are required. Some autos have daylights when running but no tail lights. Then they forget to put their regular lights on at night or in the fog/rain. I think that this should be addressed immediately and have it go into law ASAP. No incidents to report but I bet their are allot out there, near misses and accidents.

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Make : Ford model : Taurus year : 2000 NHTSA campaign id number : 01v078000 recall date : Mar 02, 2001 component: exterior lighting:tail lights:switch summary: vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. If the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit. Consequence: a short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began March 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. After receiving the necessary corrective repair from the above mentioned recall, my vehicle has encountered the identical problem with the same symptoms. This is the 3rd time that my vehicle has undergone corrective repairs for the same problem. This time, Ford and the local dealership said that I must pay for the repairs as Ford has been billed for the recalled repair previously. Additionally, my tail light stayed on, draining my battery to the point that a replacement battery had to be purchased. I would like to see the problem corrected so that I don't experience this every few years. Additionally, I don't feel I should pay for an acknowledged recall problem simply because Ford corrected the problem before, to no satisfaction. In addition, I feel I should be reimbursed for the cost of replacing my drained battery. Apparently, Ford will not take ownership of this continuing problem unless they are prompted to do so by NHTSA.

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Brake light and shift interlock failure had been recalled once and 'fixed' in 2002; switch failed again and replaced again.

The consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch, and to shift the transmission out of the park position. The brake light had become inoperative. The brake lights had come on and stayed on after wiggling the brake switch, it started to work (for 6 months), then on another occasion, the consumer's wife attempted to start the ignition switch and it locked after many attempts and was able to start, but the transmission was locked in park.

Problems with brake lamp switch went out on 2000 Ford Taurus. The brake light had gone out which was a recall item. The brake lamp switch had gone out again and the consumer discovered the vehicle would not go out of park into drive but was finally able to get it into neutral and then into drive (g2). The consumer was unaware the brake light was out, which was the third brake light switch in less than three years. The consumer requested a refund. There was noise which had come from the blower motor, and the fuel gauge acted erratic and the fuel pump was replaced.

The vehicle experienced the same problem with the brake light as stated in a recall that was issued, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

The consumer was unable to shift the vehicle's gear out of park. The mechanic had installed a jumper/resistor assembly on 4/6/2001, for a recall on the stop lamps. Since that repair, the problem has occurred twice. The was jumper/resistor assembly was replaced three times.

Consumer received recall 01s08 and repairs were made, however recalled part has failed, causing no brake lights and causing vehicle to lock up in park.

Consumer received recall notification(01v078000)and the vehicle was taken in to have the repairs made, however within the past couple of weeks consumer noticed the gear shift was giving him trouble coming out of park, consumer then discovered that the brake lights were not coming on, but when they did come on the gear shift would go into gear, consumer then took the vehicle back to the dealer and informed them of the problem that he was experiencing, since it was the same problem that the vehicle was in for back in July, the dealer stated the only way the procedure would be performed again is if it happened within 12 months or 12,000 miles, however consumer had went 185 miles over the warranty, therfore consumer was responsible for the charges.

The remedy for the foot pedal grease/stop lamp recall 01 v 078 000 failed, and the defect occurred. The vehicle did not shift out of park, the brake light had become inoperative and the shift inter-lock was disabled.

Consumer stated the brake lamp switch has failed 3 times, this malfunction causes the brake lamp to remain on permanently, consumer stated there is a recall, however it does pertain to this make and model.