NHTSA recall 04V106000
Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Ford Taurus
- 2000 Mercury Sable
- 2001 Ford Taurus
- 2001 Mercury Sable
- 2002 Ford Taurus
- 2002 Mercury Sable
- 2003 Ford Taurus
- 2003 Mercury Sable
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V106000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.