Complaints
1,497
Crashes
136
Fires
40
Injuries
98
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1157 complaints
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
Avg mileage:79,193 mi
#2145 complaints
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Avg mileage:69,721 mi
#359 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:58,823 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs | 157 | — | — | 79,193 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 145 | — | — | 69,721 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 59 | 3 | 1 | 58,823 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 55 | 13 | 3 | 108,368 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 51 | 1 | — | 93,483 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 45 | 2 | — | 91,259 mi | |
| Airbags | 42 | 19 | — | 81,262 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 40 | 1 | 1 | 52,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 38 | 35 | 1 | 73,425 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 38 | 4 | — | 75,333 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 35 | 2 | — | 79,204 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 33 | — | — | 75,887 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 | 5 | — | 64,578 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 1 | 8 | 109,298 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 24 | — | — | 52,281 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 24 | 11 | — | 63,153 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 22 | 1 | 3 | 85,307 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 22 | — | — | 59,826 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | — | 59,525 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 18 | 1 | — | 47,094 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | 1 | — | 105,546 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 16 | 1 | — | 30,326 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 16 | — | 1 | 76,487 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 15 | — | 1 | 118,219 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 15 | 4 | — | 92,567 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 14 | — | — | 54,111 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 14 | — | 1 | 67,126 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 13 | 1 | — | 24,518 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 12 | — | — | 79,106 mi |
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
157
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,193
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
145
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,721
Automatic Transmission
59
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,823
Unintended Acceleration
55
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
3
Avg Miles
108,368
Suspension:Rear
51
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,483
Suspension Failures
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,259
Airbags
42
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,262
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,000
Air Bags:Frontal
38
complaints
Crashes
35
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,425
Tire Defects
38
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,333
Suspension:Front
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,204
Suspension:Rear:Springs
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,887
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
32
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,578
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Avg Miles
109,298
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,281
Hydraulic Brakes
24
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,153
Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
85,307
Fuel Pump
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,826
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,525
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,094
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,546
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,326
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,487
Gasoline Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,219
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,567
Tires:Tread/Belt
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,111
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,126
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,518
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,106
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2000 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Ford Taurus has 1,497 NHTSA complaints, 136 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs with 157 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs (157 complaints, avg 79,193 mi); Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs (145 complaints, avg 69,721 mi); Automatic Transmission (59 complaints, avg 58,823 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,400 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Taurus include 136 crash-related reports, 40 fire reports, 98 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford Taurus?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension:rear:springs:coil springs) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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