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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
2000 FORD TAURUS SES are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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73
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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901
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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0
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Rear into pole
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$
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745
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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430
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2000 FORD TAURUS SES
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
2000 FORD TAURUS SES
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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80
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Average
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Collision Index
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76
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Better than average
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Theft Index
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53
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2000 FORD TAURUS SES
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2000 FORD TAURUS SES
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2000 FORD TAURUS SES
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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167,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V242000
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Defective part or component:
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EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The ""vehicle capacity weight"" and ""designated seating capacity"" information was not printed on the safety certification labels affixed to these vehicles. On affected Sable Sedan vehicles, the ""vehicles capacity weight"" (and also the luggage load) information printed on this label is incorrect - Sable Wagon luggage load was incorrectly used for the Sable Sedan. These vehicles do not comply with the label requirements of FMVSS No. 110, ""Tire Selection and Rims."" Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash. Owners will be provided with a supplemental label with the correct information, along with instructions for affixing the label adjacent to the vehicle certification label. Owner notification began October 20, 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.
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Recall date:
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03-05-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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28,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V048000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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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. 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. 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.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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74,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V075000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch. This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began April 9, 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.
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Recall date:
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03-07-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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157,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V078000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:TAIL LIGHTS
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Description:
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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. 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. 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.
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Recall date:
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08-08-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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1,083,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V258000
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Defective part or component:
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VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR
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Description:
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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:
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Recall date:
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10-22-2002
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Units potentially affected:
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369,614
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NHTSA campaign number:
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02V266000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL
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Description:
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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. 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.
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Recall date:
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04-05-2004
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Units potentially affected:
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938,789
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V106000
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Defective part or component:
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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Description:
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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. 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. 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.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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899,060
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V332000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles 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 potentially fracture when operated in high corrosion areas (where salt is used on the roadways for winter). A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. If a spring should fracture and come into contact with a tire, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash. Dealers will install protective spring shields. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. In addition, Ford is extending the coverage of the front coil springs, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, 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 under the terms of this extended coverage.
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This 2000 FORD TAURUS SES safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor; Restricted Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) passages (3.0L VIN S only), Fuel Pump and Secondary Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Pump. The cost to replace the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $76.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to clean out the restricted EGR passages is estimated at $5.00 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump is estimated at $255.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the AIR Pump is estimated at $200.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Transmission & Driveline
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Steering & Suspension
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Brakes
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Starting & Charging
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Accessories
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Door Ajar Switches, Flex Fuel Sensor Module (VIN 2 only), and the Brake Deactivator Switch for the cruise control. The cost to replace the Door Ajar Switches is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor per door, and can range from one to four doors. The cost to replace the Flex Fuel Sensor Module is estimated at $34.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Brake Deactivator Switch is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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This
2000 FORD TAURUS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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No data from source
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance administered by Ford Roadside Assistance. Alignment and wheel balance covered 1/12,000. Safety belt and inflatable restraint system covered for 5/50,000. 2007 models are covered for 5/60,000. 2001-2003 tire defects covered during the new vehicle limited warranty period. 2004-2005 model year tire wear covered 1/12,000. 2007 tire defect coverage is prorated during the new vehicle limited warranty period. 2003-2008 Ford Powertrain Extended Service Contract applies to Focus deliveries in all states except Florida; 5/100,000 coverage. May be transferable. The powertrain warranty is valid on vehicles delivered in Florida. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details.
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This 2000 FORD TAURUS SES warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Back to the future.
By Ted West, NewCarTestDrive.com
The 2000 Ford Taurus is a vastly improved, competent--even exciting--family sedan. It offers little to complain about, combined with many reasons to nod and smile appreciatively. For just less than $21,000 in the LX, or just over $24,000 for a loaded SE Comfort, the 2000 Taurus offers very good mid-market value with excellent drivetrains, good looks, plenty of creature comforts, and the added bonus of a surprising level of driving pleasure. We think this new model will prove to be far more popular than the last-generation Taurus. |
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Generation four of Ford's Taurus goes out of its way to undo the loopie stylistic oddities of generation three. The basic form of the all-new 2000 Taurus is sleek and fresh. The foregoing model's fixation with ovals, ovals, ovals is replaced by an attractive contemporary appearance that confidently leads the way to Ford's future. But the 2000 Taurus is more than just a styling exercise. Upgraded powertrains provide vigorous response. Its handling, while suitably smooth and comfortable, delivers a sporting crispness that will satisfy even the aspiring Formula 1 driver in the family. The new Taurus cabin is functional and attractive, with controls that are straightforward and easy to use. The materials, switchgear and interior textures have a high-quality look and feel. Should you opt for leather seating, the Taurus has clearly profited from Ford's relationship with the luxury sedans of Jaguar Cars.
Read the complete
2000 Ford Taurus review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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