2001 Ford Taurus SES Review

Vehicle Overview Vehicle Specifications Specs Recalls

Vehicle Overview

2001 Ford Taurus is manufactured in United States. It has a comfortable SEDAN 4-DR body style. The model is seating 6 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV. The model has a considerable tank size of 18.00 gallon. 2001 Ford Taurus uses 19 - 20 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 28 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 2001 Ford Taurus is 108.50 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is R&P. 2001 Ford Taurus has an overall width of 73.00 in. The turning diameter of the car is 39.70 in. The length of the trim is 197.60 in. The height comes to 56.10 in. The price of the 2001 Ford Taurus amounts to only $20,340 USD. The price of the invoice of the dealer is $18,781 USD. 2001 Ford Taurus has had 10 recalls in the past 23 years.

Year: 2001
Make: Ford
Model: Taurus
Trim: SES
Made In: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Driveline: FWD
Seating: 6
MSRP: $$20,340 USD
MPG: 19 - 20 miles/gallon/28 miles/gallon
Tires: 215/60R16
Tank Size: 18.00 gallon

Popular VINs

1FAFP55U11A208128

Popular VINs

1FAFP55U11A208128

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2001

Make:

Ford

Model:

Taurus

Trim Level:

SES

Manufactured In:

UNITED STATES

Production Seq. Number:

247646

Body Style:

SEDAN 4-DR

Engine Type:

3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

4-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

FWD

Tank:

18.00 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

19 - 20 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

28 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Not on File

Rear Brake Type:

Not on File

Turning Diameter:

39.70 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

215/60R16

Front Headroom:

40.00 in.

Rear Headroom:

38.10 in.

Front Legroom:

42.20 in.

Rear Legroom:

38.90 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

57.30 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.60 in.

Front Hip Room:

54.40 in.

Rear Hip Room:

55.70 in.

Interior Trim:

Dark Charcoal Cloth | Medium Graphite Cloth | Medium Parchment Cloth

Exterior Color:

Curb Weight-automatic:

3333 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

197.60 in.

Overall Width:

73.00 in.

Overall Height:

56.10 in.

Wheelbase:

108.50 in.

Ground Clearance:

Not on File

Track Front:

61.60 in.

Track Rear:

62.10 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Passenger Volume:

104.70 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume:

17.00 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

1250 lbs

Maximum Towing:

1750 lbs

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

36 month

Basic-distance:

36,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

36 month

Powertrain-distance:

36,000 mile

Rust-duration:

60 month

Rust-distance:

Unlimited mile

MSRP:

$20,340 USD

Dealer Invoice:

$18,781 USD

Destination Charge:

Not on File

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Std.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Opt.

4WD/AWD:

Not on File

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Not on File

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Opt.

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Not on File

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Opt.

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Opt.

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Not on File

First Aid Kit:

Not on File

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Not on File

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Not on File

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Not on File

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Opt.

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Not on File

Telescopic Steering Column:

Not on File

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Not on File

Trip Computer:

Not on File

AM/FM Radio:

Std.

Cassette Player:

Opt.

CD Player:

Std.

CD Changer:

Opt.

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Not on File

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Not on File

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Not on File

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Not on File

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Folding Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Opt.

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Opt.

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Opt.

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Opt.

Automatic Headlights:

Opt.

Daytime Running Lights:

Opt.

Fog Lights:

Not on File

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Not on File

Rear Spoiler:

Opt.

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Opt.

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Std.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Not on File

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Std.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Opt.

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Opt.

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Not on File

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Std.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 116866 started on 04/01/2016 by MFR effecting 49,635 units.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 41166 started on 07/15/2004 by ODI effecting 899,060 units.

Summary: 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 HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH SALT USED ON THE ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER. A FRACTURED SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2005. IF EITHER FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON AUGUST 2, 2004. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2000-2001 MY VEHICLES AND OWNERS WERE SENT A LETTER ON JANUARY 10, 2005, ADVISING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES FOR REPAIR PARTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 1999 MY VEHICLES BY THE END OF FEBRUARY 2005 AND OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED THEN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 04S17.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 41853 started on 03/02/2004 by ODI effecting 938,789 units.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 04S12.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 363 started on 10/02/2002 by ODI effecting 369,614 units.

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM TO GREATER THAN 50 MM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 2482 started on 08/08/2001 by MFR effecting 1,083,000 units.

Summary: 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 RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 4877 started on 04/27/2001 by MFR effecting 4,567 units.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIAL LATCH OF THE TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION=S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 4205 started on 03/12/2001 by MFR effecting 157,000 units.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO EITHER THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON, OR TO A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND WIPE DOWN THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 5238 started on 02/28/2001 by MFR effecting 28,000 units.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS WITH FACTORY OR DEALER-INSTALLED DECK LID SPOILERS WITH LED CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMPS (CHMSL). VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH SPOILERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2000; AND VEHICLES WITH SPOILERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1 THOROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2000. WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE START OR RUN POSITIONS AND THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS OPERATING, THE CHMSL CAN ILLUMINATE (AT REDUCED INTENSITY) EVEN THOUGH THE SERVICE BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN APPLIED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ALSO, IN SOME CASES THE VEHICLE BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE MOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE.
Consequence: UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD, THE CHMSL SHALL BE ACTIVATED ONLY UPON APPPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, IF THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER/RESISTOR ASSEMBLY AT THE SPOILER THAT PROVIDES AN ELECTRICAL RESISTOR TO GROUND AND CORRECTS THE CHMSL AND BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK CONDITIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 6555 started on 11/28/2000 by MFR effecting 495,000 units.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THESE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE F150 SC OWNER GUIDES DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE TAURUS/SABLE OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION AS HAVING LATCH COMPATIBLE LOWER ANCHORAGES.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 5715 started on 08/24/2000 by MFR effecting 5,961 units.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH (ISO-FIX ANCHOR) FASTENERS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESIDUAL TORQUE. THE ANCHORS ARE SECURED TO THE FLOOR PAN WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE THAT HAS TWO STUDS THAT EXTEND UPWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN AND THE ISO-FIX ANCHOR. THE SEALER ON THE FLOOR PAN COULD CAUSE A SOFT JOINT AND, EVEN IF THE NUTS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED, ROAD VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO WORK ITS WAY COMPLETELY OFF THE STUD.
Consequence: THE ANCHOR MAY NOT HOLD THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE BRACKET NUT USING A TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL (RED LOCTITE). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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