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Recall 04V-106

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 to 2003 Ford Taurus and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-106
Reported
March 2, 2004
Vehicles affected
938,789 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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 activated. This could also cause the battery to discharge.

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 04s12.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles