Recalls ·2004 Ford Taurus

2004 Ford Taurus recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Ford Taurus; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — pads. Owners filed 375 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints375
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — PadsCampaign 16E026000 · 01 Apr 2016

Problem: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Risk: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

Seats — Power adjustCampaign 04V330000 · 08 Jul 2004

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.

Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control16 · 40%
Power train9 · 22%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Engine6 · 15%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Steering5 · 12%
Air bags4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

201610
20178
201810
20196
20204
20241
20261

From owner complaints

The brakes are dangerous and the warning lights stay on all the time. The undercarriage is messed up, i've had to replace several front tires due to unbalancing issues and popping noises when driving straight and on even roads that have gotten worse. I had a bad head on wreck and the airbags did not deploy. I'm…

Suspension · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

After exiting the highway, braking to stop a red light, the car proceeded to slowly accelerate on its own. After letting it go for a while, it topped out around 52mph, as if the cruise control was working on its own. I kept pressing off, but that wouldn't work. The car stopped revving rpms when i put it in neutral.

Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Entered card in the morning and the floor board was inexplicably soaked. After starting the car, the heat was would only work when the blower was set on high, the first three settings didn't turn on at all.

Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving on the highway doing around 70 and, all of a sudden, the rpm's revved up really high (into the 7000's) and the car indicator said check transmission. I quickly changed lanes and got onto the shoulder and shut off my car. I let it sit for ten minutes while i checked for visible problems. Finding none, i…

Power train · Aug 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20008
200110
20024
20034
20042
20051
20063
20071

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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