2000 Ford Taurus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs (155) · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (119) · Vehicle Speed Control (54)
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Compared against other Ford Taurus model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
616 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (184)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 2016-04-21 · TSB160068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall 04s17 - front coil springs - requests for recall service action
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 2016-04-21 · 16-0068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 1999-2001 taurus or sable vehicles safety recall 04s17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. a fractured front coil spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. i
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 2014-09-09 · TSB-14-0165 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. model 1999-01 taurus, sable. *pe
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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