Interior & seatsExterior lighting
Filed Sep 27, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon being pulled over by local police, he became aware that his rear license plate lamp was out. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard wind noise in the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, he became aware that the rear driver's side door latch mechanism failed to secure the door closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failures, the contact related them to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V331000 (Exterior Lighting) and NHTSA Campaign Number 14V285000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages), but the VIN was not included in either recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 86,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11546973
- Incident
- May 30, 2023
- Mileage
- 86,000 mi
EngineFuel systemExterior lighting
Filed Jun 21, 2023
This vehicle was sold to me with a not for sale in states requiring California emissions, no governor on the vehicle as well faulty lighting mechanisms. The fuel pump is fluctuating and the car is a danger to myself and those around me. I consulted with a independent licensed mechanic who confirmed these defaults. No warning lights no messages and the dealer did not point out these flaws. I discovered this issue after getting some routine maintenance done on the vehicle
- NHTSA ID
- 11528090
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2023
Interior & seatsExterior lighting
Filed Jun 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door failed to close fully. The contact also noticed corrosion inside the license plate light. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V285000 (Exterior Lighting) and Manufacturer Recall Number: 20S30/15S16/16S30 however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,131.
- NHTSA ID
- 11527222
- Incident
- Jun 13, 2023
- Mileage
- 84,131 mi
ElectricalExterior lightingSteering
Filed Mar 16, 2023
Without any warning or warning lights the electronic power steering system failed, and the turn signal will not remain on unless held manually (new problem that started when the power steering failed). It is very hard to turn without it, and I am a strong man, it's nearly impossible to turn with one hand so the turn signal can also be operated. Only 39000 miles on the vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11512125
- Incident
- Mar 15, 2023
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 30, 2018
THEIR IS MOISTURE IN MY HEADLIGHTS, LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHTS SHOW LARGE AMOUNTS INSIDE OF LENS. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED INSIDE MY GARAGE .
- NHTSA ID
- 11164127
- Incident
- Dec 21, 2018
- Mileage
- 45,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY IN THE DARK AND IN THE RAIN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MCGRATH FORD, 4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 13344376. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND RECOMMENDED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *LN VEHICLE PURCHASE DATE SHOULD BE ON OR BEFORE INCIDENT DATE UPDATED 8/2/18*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 11035115
- Incident
- Oct 20, 2014
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jul 27, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. THE STARTED MODULAR HAS AN ISSUE. IT WILL CRANK AND NOT START, 7/8 OF FUEL. PUSH START ENGINE. NEW BATTERIES IN REMOTE. CAR WAS PARKED AND I ATTEMPTED TO START WITH BOTH THE FOB AND DIRECT. HAD TO GET IT TOWED. NOW COSTING ALMOST $250. MYSYNC REPORT HAD NO INDICATION. NEITHER DID ANY LIGHTS ON THE DASH AS A WARNING.
- NHTSA ID
- 11010956
- Incident
- Jul 24, 2017
- Mileage
- 79,500 mi
AirbagsFuel systemExterior lighting
Filed Sep 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LINE LEADING TO THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,999.
- NHTSA ID
- 10908373
- Incident
- Sep 10, 2016
- Mileage
- 87,999 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Aug 29, 2016
WHEN USING MY TURN SIGNALS TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. WHEN I ACTIVATE THE TURN SIGNAL MY HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH (ONLY WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN). IT IS AN ANNOYING SITUATION. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STOPPED AND HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS.
- NHTSA ID
- 10899333
- Incident
- Aug 20, 2016
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 12, 2015
NIGHT DRIVING IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE NONEXISTENCE OF PERIPHERAL LIGHTING. WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN ATTEMPTING A TURN IT IS COMPLETELY DARK, AND ONLY LIT WHEN THE CAR HAS COMPLETED THE TURN. WE CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR AFTER DARK DUE TO THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10705230
- Incident
- Sep 11, 2014
- Mileage
- 600 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Apr 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMPS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000....UPDATED 06-11-15 *BF UPDATED 9/18/15 *JS
- NHTSA ID
- 10704993
- Incident
- Feb 3, 2015
- Mileage
- 24,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 4, 2014
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY LIMITED DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THERE IS A VERY DEFINED LINE BETWEEN PROJECTED LIGHT AND SURROUNDING DARKNESS. WHEN TRAVELING UP OR DOWN EVEN THE SLIGHTEST SLOPE, THE LIGHTS POINT DOWN INTO THE ROAD DIRECTLY AHEAD, GIVING NO VIEW OR REACTION TIME OF POSSIBLE OBSTACLES, PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR STALLED/PARKED CARS. THERE IS NO PERIPHERAL LIGHTING TOWARDS THE FRONT QUARTER SO WHEN A TURN ONTO AN INTERSECTING ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY IS NECESSARY, IT IS COMPLETELY DARK AND ANY OBJECTS, PEOPLE OR ANIMALS CANNOT BE SEEN. THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS NIGHT-DRIVING I HAVE EVER DONE IN ANY AUTO/TRUCK. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10652596
- Incident
- Oct 27, 2014
- Mileage
- 75 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed May 29, 2014
IT WOULD SEEM SOMEONE WOULD LOOK INTO THE PLASTIC HEAD LIGHTS ON ALL MODELS OF CARS. AFTER A FEW YEARS THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS GET COVERED WITH SOMETHING THAT SEEMS TO DIM THE HEAD LIGHTS BY 50%. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT MAY BE CAUSING NIGHT TIME ACCIDENTS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10594746
- Incident
- May 29, 2014
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.