Model year record

2001 Ford Taurus

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,265 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V332000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Component: Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 899,060
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-07-15
Owners notified: 2005-01-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH SALT USED ON THE ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER. A FRACTURED SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2005. IF EITHER FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON AUGUST 2, 2004. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2000-2001 MY VEHICLES AND OWNERS WERE SENT A LETTER ON JANUARY 10, 2005, ADVISING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES FOR REPAIR PARTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 1999 MY VEHICLES BY THE END OF FEBRUARY 2005 AND OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED THEN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V106000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 938,789
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-03-02
Owners notified: 2004-04-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V266000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 369,614
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-10-02
Owners notified: 2002-09-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM TO GREATER THAN 50 MM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V258000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,083,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-08
Owners notified: 2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Safety risk

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V144000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,567
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-04-27
Owners notified: 2001-05-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIAL LATCH OF THE TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V078000

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 157,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-03-12
Owners notified: 2001-03-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V048000

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Component: Exterior lighting: back up lights
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 28,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-02-28
Owners notified: 2001-03-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS WITH FACTORY OR DEALER-INSTALLED DECK LID SPOILERS WITH LED CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMPS (CHMSL). VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH SPOILERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2000; AND VEHICLES WITH SPOILERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1 THOROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2000. WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE START OR RUN POSITIONS AND THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS OPERATING, THE CHMSL CAN ILLUMINATE (AT REDUCED INTENSITY) EVEN THOUGH THE SERVICE BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN APPLIED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ALSO, IN SOME CASES THE VEHICLE BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE MOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE.

Safety risk

UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD, THE CHMSL SHALL BE ACTIVATED ONLY UPON APPPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, IF THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER/RESISTOR ASSEMBLY AT THE SPOILER THAT PROVIDES AN ELECTRICAL RESISTOR TO GROUND AND CORRECTS THE CHMSL AND BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK CONDITIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V396000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component: Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 495,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-28
Owners notified: 2001-03-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THESE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE F150 SC OWNER GUIDES DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE TAURUS/SABLE OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION AS HAVING LATCH COMPATIBLE LOWER ANCHORAGES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V240000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component: Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 5,961
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-24
Owners notified: 2000-09-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH (ISO-FIX ANCHOR) FASTENERS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESIDUAL TORQUE. THE ANCHORS ARE SECURED TO THE FLOOR PAN WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE THAT HAS TWO STUDS THAT EXTEND UPWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN AND THE ISO-FIX ANCHOR. THE SEALER ON THE FLOOR PAN COULD CAUSE A SOFT JOINT AND, EVEN IF THE NUTS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED, ROAD VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO WORK ITS WAY COMPLETELY OFF THE STUD.

Safety risk

THE ANCHOR MAY NOT HOLD THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE BRACKET NUT USING A TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL (RED LOCTITE). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000. 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs	217	63,000 mi
Suspension: rear	102	75,023 mi
Vehicle speed control	79	118,702 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	73	65,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs	68	70,000 mi
Suspension	54	90,000 mi
Suspension: front	37	80,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	33	62,000 mi
Air bags	28	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	27	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	27	43,000 mi
Tires	24	39,415 mi
Engine and engine cooling	17	75,000 mi
Power train	16	87,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	14	18,000 mi
Structure	14	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	13	42,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	13	6,647 mi
Electrical system	12	92,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	12	30,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	10	99,000 mi
Structure: body	10	130,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	10	100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	9	—
Seat belts	9	75,000 mi
Service brakes	9	132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	9	15,500 mi
Unknown or other	8	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	7	75,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	7	—
Tires: tread/belt	7	43,000 mi
Engine	6	101,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	6	103,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	6	55,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	6	109,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	31,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	5	65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	51,980 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	5	66,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	5	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	52,196 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	184,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	48,000 mi
Steering	5	43,700 mi
Tires: sidewall	5	17,500 mi
Visibility	5	74,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	5	80,560 mi
Exterior lighting	4	108,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	4	170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	4	72,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	4	42,000 mi
Structure: body: door	4	67,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	4	105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	4	135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	4	3,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	4	—
Wheels	4	78,300 mi
Air bags: side/window	3	43,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	65,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	3	17,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	3	96,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	3	93,000 mi
Equipment	3	3,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	3	147,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	3	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	3	48,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	70,000 mi
Fuel system, other	3	56,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	3	75,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	3	—
Seats	3	99,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	3	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	3	36,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	3	44,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	43,700 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	3	91,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	3	82,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	3	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	3	19,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	3	15,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	48,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	2	98,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	62,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	70,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	2	120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	42,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	78,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	2	131,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	2	26,850 mi
Steering: column	2	108,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	2	11,500 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	2	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	2	21,000 mi
Wheels: rim	2	—
Child seat	1	—
Child seat: harness buckle: infant	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	43,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	25,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	80,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	1	5,600 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	31,800 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	—
Fuel system, diesel	1	66,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	11,448 mi
Interior lighting	1	64,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	17,000 mi
Parking brake	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	117,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	11,138 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	53,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	36,500 mi
Service brakes, air: disc	1	12,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	1	177,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	31,487 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	32,399 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	44,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	44,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm	1	138,245 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	74,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	78,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle	1	49,860 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	38,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	49,860 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	1	78,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	88,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	100,000 mi
Unknown	1	70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	1	35,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.