NHTSA recall 01V048000
Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V048000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.