2006 Ford Taurus Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Taurus, affecting electrical system and visibility & wipers. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Apr 10, 2006
- Owner complaints
- 318
All 2006 Ford Taurus recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 06V119000Apr 10, 2006Electrical System19 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Certain passenger vehicles built for one specific fleet customer were modified for optional hands-free cellular phone operating capability. To provide this functionality, a special overlay wire harness was installed that inadvertently did not include the circuits for passenger air bag deactivation indicator (padi) lamp function. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.'
Risk: The padi lamp will fail to illuminate and the air bag warning lamp in the cluster will stay illuminated.
Remedy: The fleet customer was notified and all vehicles have been repaired. The recall began on april 28, 2006.
- NHTSA 05V520000Nov 9, 2005Visibility & Wipers199,942 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Taurus have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford Taurus, covering electrical system and visibility & wipers.
- Are 2006 Ford Taurus recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2006 Ford Taurus?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 06V119000, reported Apr 10, 2006, concerning the electrical system.