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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–55 of 55, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2003–Jul 13, 2020.
Back to 2004 Ford TAURUS problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10177863
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This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10177863 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156863
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Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10156863 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155551
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Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10155551 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109070
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The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Source record 10109070 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10022203
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EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES WITH HARD START WHEN OPERATING ON E85 FUEL, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10022203 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019913
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FLEX FUEL - LONG CRANK/HARD START. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10019913 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019382
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CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10019382 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018749
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SPARK KNOCK, HESITATION ABOVE 3000 RPM, LOSS OF POWER, MISFIRE, AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO DETONATION AND PRE-IGNITION - 3.0L-2V VULCAN GAS/FFV. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10018749 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018745
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WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10018745 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018742
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POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10018742 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018738
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POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Source record 10018738 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014138
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SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.
Source record 10014138 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017916
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SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10017916 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014663
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RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10014663 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012954
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SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
Source components: SEAT BELTS.
Source record 10012954 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012969
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10012969 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013397
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ACCELERATION PEDAL VIBRATION. *EH UPDATES. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10013397 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014264
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NO CRANK - BATTERY DISCHARGED ON 3.0L 4V ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10014264 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014165
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ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10014165 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014086
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GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10014086 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014062
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.
Source record 10014062 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013395
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GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10013395 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013116
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10013116 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011157
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4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE P0732. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10011157 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011162
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ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10011162 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011159
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10011159 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011154
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WIPER MOTOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Source record 10011154 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011149
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WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE OR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR, A MOTOR THAT OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY, AND/OR A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILURE. VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.
Source record 10011149 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011176
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171/P0174, P1131/P1151, AND/OR P2195/P2197 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10011176 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008183
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GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10008183 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009321
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INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10009321 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009315
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COLD ENGINE HARD START/NO START AND/OR SLIGHT SURGING AT IDLE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (MISFIRE). 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE (GAS AND FFV). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10009315 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009333
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WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTINUES TO RUN. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Source record 10009333 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008261
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VIBRATION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL 40-42 MPH ON 2004-2005 TAURUS/SABLE MODELS. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Source record 10008261 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008563
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008563 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008227
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WHEEL COVER NOISE. *TT
Source components: WHEELS:HUB.
Source record 10008227 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008219
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SPEEDOMETER CONCERNS. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10008219 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008209
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HARD START/NO START COLD AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P2196/P2198. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008209 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008207
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VIBRATION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL 40-42 MPH. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Source record 10008207 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008206
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AUTOLOCKS AND (RKE) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10008206 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007418
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FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WITH FUEL IN TANK. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10007418 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008117
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AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1884. *MJ
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10008117 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007358
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LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10007358 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009330
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DUE TO WIRE HARNESS CHAFING. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10009330 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008200
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UNCOMMANDED DECKLID OPENING, DOME-LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHIME SOUNDING, AND/OR MULTIPLE DOOR AJAR WARNING. *MJ
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10008200 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007344
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AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0462 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW) OR P2067 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR B CIRCUIT LOW) CAUSED BY AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START SYSTEM. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10007344 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007343
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NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10007343 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007325
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HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING OR DURING TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT. ON 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) TEAR TAG PTF3. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10007325 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007324
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A NO START/HARD START CONDITION DURING A COLD START. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10007324 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004027
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10004027 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004089
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ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FILTER AREA ON VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10004089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004082
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK DISCONTINUED. *TT
Source components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE.
Source record 10004082 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019807
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TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10019807 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016815
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VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS-3.0L 2V AND FLEX FUEL ENGINE. *SC
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10016815 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016808
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ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC
Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE.
Source record 10016808 at NHTSA