2000 Ford Taurus: common problems and reliability

The 2000 Ford Taurus has 1232 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and service brakes. Owners most often flag transmission shifting problems: includes rough shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear, failure to shift into higher gears (stuck in 3rd), and feeling of being in neutral. affects 6f50/6f55 transmissions. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

1,232
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
105
Crash reports
25
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Ford Taurus vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2000 a good year for the Taurus?

Across the 8 Taurus model years we track, complaint volume runs from 11 (2019) to 1,232 (2000). With 1,232 complaints, the 2000 Taurus sits abovethe model's median of 584.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

suspension
443
service brakes
112
engine and engine cooling
107
power train
102
hydraulic
101

Recalls affecting the 2000 Taurus

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Campaign 00V242000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE "VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT" AND "DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY" INFORMATION WAS NOT PRINTED ON THE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS AFFIXED TO THESE VEHICLES. ON AFFECTED SABLE SEDAN V

visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Campaign 01V258000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTI

exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Campaign 04V106000

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

suspension:front:springs:coil springs

Campaign 04V332000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPS

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model variant, ranging from extreme frustration to high satisfaction. The sixth-generation (2010-2019) models, particularly non-SHO trims, attract significant criticism for major, costly…

  • Internal water pump failure (3.5L & 3.7L engines): Coolant leaks into the engine oil, leading to catastrophic engine damage if not addressed. A very expensive repair requiring engine removal. Frequency: very frequent (for 2010-2019 models).
  • Transmission shifting problems: Includes rough shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear, failure to shift into higher gears (stuck in 3rd), and feeling of being in neutral. Affects 6F50/6F55 transmissions. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Taurus. See the full Taurus owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Taurus listings typically run $8,910–$14,348 across 2003 to 2019 model years.

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