Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Taurus has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,195 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V332000 FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V106000 FORD/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V266000 FORD/BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL DISTANCE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V078000 FORD/FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V075000 FORD/HEADLAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V048000 FORD/FMVSS 108/STOP LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V242000 FORD/FMVSS 110/CERTIFICATION LABEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 442 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 102 complaints
- Power Train 97 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95 complaints
- Air Bags 88 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 86 complaints
Of the 1,195 complaints on file, 102 report a crash and 25 a fire; across all 1,195 complaints, owners report 81 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Taurus has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent suspension and brake issues, highlighted by a high number of complaints. Recalls relating to the suspension, brakes, and lighting also suggest consistent problems in key safety areas. Regular maintenance and watchfulness for early signs of failure are essential to manage potential high repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| powertrain | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| lighting system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and replacement
- Suspension check and service
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery testing and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Spongy or ineffective brakes
- Overheating engine
- Frequent stalling or misfiring
- Flickering or dim lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.