2000 Ford Taurus SE from North America - Comments

Rotors warped and brakes needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles.

Electrical problem with brake pedal caused the car to not shift out of park, no brake lights, and brakes did not shut off cruise control.

Fuel sensor problem caused car to fail and fouled out spark plugs.

Two weeks after fuel sensor problem, the fuel pump failed.

Fuel filter got clogged causing car to fail and cost over $100 to replace.

Plan on building up a separate savings account for car repairs!

On the positive side, it is roomy and I liked the style. I don't know if it is worth all of the headaches though.

I have just had the same problem with my brakes. The car will not shift out of park and the brake lights are not working. Is there a recall on this serious problem?

There is a recall coming out soon for the brake light and not shifting out of park problem. Maybe in June.

My 2000 Taurus wagon died on the Highway 3 times in the first year, always in warm weather. Each time I took it to a dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Finally, I got the recall notice. (Ford denied that the recall was related to the problems I had.) Now with 84,000 miles The car died again on a warm day. Dealer couldn't say for sure, but thought it was the fuel pump. $535 a two days later Car is bucking and acting like its going to die right after I start it. I'm afraid to drive it. My husband checked the spark plugs and says they're fouled. Wouldn't you think the dealer would have checked? Also, don't think the fuel filter was replaced. Shouldn't that have been done with the fuel pump?

I just had the brake light switch replaced under a recall, this has fixed the hard to shift out of park problem. If anyone has not had it fixed and is unable to shift out of park, all you have to do is, turn the key switch forward just before any power comes on, then shift into neutral, then start the engine and now you can put the shifter in the position you desire. My 2000 Taurus has 53,000 miles on it, the check engine light has been on for a while, the dealer charged $80.00 dio. fee (OUCH!!) to tell me I needed a PCV tube, air filter, fuel filter, and an intake flush, and for $400.00 they would take care of these items for me, NOT!!! for about $40.00 I can do this myself..."DUH" they must really think everyone is stupid...