Is the 2000 FORD Taurus safe to drive?

The 2000 FORD Taurus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 01V075000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

What Happened

Your vehicle's headlight switch knob might break and detach due to a supplier mistake, making it hard to turn on your headlights.

Risk if Unfixed

If the headlight knob breaks, you might struggle to turn on your headlights, which could reduce your visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will replace the headlight switch knob for free. They'll notify you by mail, and you should contact them if you don't hear from them within a reasonable time to schedule the replacement.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V075000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 01V075000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?