Model year record

2004 Ford Taurus

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 485 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V330000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
24,277
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-08
Owners notified
2004-07-20

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Safety risk

THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control159100,000 mi
Power train43108,794 mi
Power train: automatic transmission26104,000 mi
Engine25105,000 mi
Electrical system23104,000 mi
Service brakes1892,000 mi
Unknown or other14132,876 mi
Air bags1350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1380,710 mi
Steering1374,000 mi
Air bags: frontal949,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9104,000 mi
Structure963,639 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7111,550 mi
Suspension6100,000 mi
Exterior lighting5121,000 mi
Structure: body539,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages485,000 mi
Seat belts425,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic482,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt475,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables459,900 mi
Visibility: windshield453,443 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3105,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch335,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)333,601 mi
Suspension: front381,500 mi
Visibility350,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel229,532 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine23,261 mi
Equipment245,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch242,000 mi
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust21 mi
Structure: body: door260,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal242 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer265,000 mi
Wheels2600 mi
Wheels: hub2600 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: starter assembly137,200 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)117,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys143,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system179,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe121,875 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift133,601 mi
Power train: axle assembly1113,500 mi
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly112,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler144,103 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads124,123 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1109,000 mi
Tires: sidewall12,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control156,219 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window164,782 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer154,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs117,500 mi

The 2003 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2005 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.