2000 Ford Taurus latches/locks/linkages problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Ford Taurus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While parked, the contact noticed that the front driver side seat belt would not retract. After some time, the front passenger, rear driver and passenger side seat belts also would not retract. Additionally, when the contact attempted to unlock the door…”
filed Dec 18, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the driver door would not latch in cold weather conditions (below 20 degrees). Once she was able to open it, she would have to hold it with her left hand and drive with her right because it would take such a long time to close…”
filed Jan 26, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.