2.6% of complaints about the 2002 Ford Taurus came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2002 vehicle — around the middle of the 230 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is suspension (1085 complaints), typically at 7.3 yr or about 84,000 miles.
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shi
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION.
WHILE PUMPING FUEL INTO VEHICLE WITH ENGINE OFF A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. WHILE BEING TOWED FIRE RESTARTED AGAIN WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AGAIN BY LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
THE CAR WAS OPERATING UNDER SUNNY DRY CONDITIONS. TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 60 DEGREES. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING SHUTDOWN OF ALL POWER RELATED DEVICES INCLUDING STEERING AND BRAKES. THE TAURUS SEEMS TO BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN MOST CARS TO STEER WITHOUT POWERED ASSISTANCE. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO COAST TO AN AREA WHERE I COULD SAFELY GET OFF THE ROAD. UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS, THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK
THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER, THE SENSOR, ALTERNATOR AND IGNITION WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME OUT AND CAUSED A T-BONE COLLISION. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PASSENGER WAS INJURED WITH SIX BROKEN RIBS/AN INJURED HAND, AND WAS HAVING TROUBLE BREATHING. THE PASSENGER HAD SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON. NO CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE TO THE MANUFACTURER.*AK