The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus which was purchased in 2009. He stated that the headlight knob inside of the vehicle was broken. He had to utilize pliers in order to turn the headlights on and off. The manufacturer was contacted and although recall number 01V075000, exterior lighting, headlights switch was related to the failure, his VIN was not included. The current and failure mileages were under 75,000.

- Acme, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving 55 mph the headlamp switch knob fractured and separated from the headlamp switch. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 01V075000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 110,000. The vehicle identification number was available.

- Leland, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact twisted the headlight knob to the right to illuminate them and the knob detached. The failure occurred because the back of the knob that secured it to the panel detached. There was recall # 01V075000 concerning exterior lighting:headlights:switch, but the contact's vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

- Norris Town, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the headlight switch cracked, causing the knob to detach. The contact wished to qualify for recall # 01V075000. However, this vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileage were 90000. Update/23/07 *

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

: the contact stated the headlight switch failed to engage the headlights when activated. The switch then detached from the dashboard and fell to the floor of the vehicle on the driver side. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the problem, but was able to replace the switch. There was a NHTSA recall# 01V075000 which pertained to the headlights switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 11/21/2006 -

- East Lyme, CT, USA

Light switch in my 2000 Ford Taurus wagon, why Ford will not replace this light. Knob listed in the recalls 01V075000. Have been trying to have them replace it since 2001. They say I must buy the hold light switch with the knob and pay for it to be installed. I only need the knob I patch it up and it is still working, but is this Ford quality I don't think so.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

My car is a 2000 Ford Taurus (VIN number is [xxx]). I have the same problem as the NHTSA campaign id number 01V075000. The headlamp switch knob is fractured and does not correctly attach to the headlamp switch. I went to the dealership in macon, ga, and was told that this specific recall does not apply to my VIN number, even though I have the same make, model, and year car. My only option the dealership gave me was to pay $80 to install a complete new light switch, even though all I need is a new knob. I was told that the knob is not sold as a separate part, only as a complete new switch. I would like this recall extended to cars like mine. This causes difficulty for me to turn on and off the headlights. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Macon, GA, USA

2000 Ford Taurus. Additional incident re: ODI # 10135016 low beam headlights failed after driving 45 minutes. Drove to dealer, lights began working. While waiting lights failed again and dealer witnessed failure. Dealer replaced multi-function switch with scorched connector-tab and wiring harness connector that had partially melted.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

The headlight swith knob (which is plastic) fractured. The electrical part of the switch is fine but the plastic knob is broken so there is no way to turn the headlights off or on unless you use a pliers.

- Appleton, WI, USA

The headlamp switch broke off. Other Taurus had the same problem and there was a recall, but Ford says my car was not involved. The exact same thing that happened to these other cars happened to mine.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

Headlamp switch broken...again. I have had this part replaced 3 times. Twice within 12 months and replaced during the recall. Now it is broken again for a 3rd time and Ford has told me that since it was replaced and outside of the 12 months from the original recall replacement that they would not replace it again. I believe someone should make a better part. Can you say...metal post and plastic knob don't work well together? sorry Ford bad call. What a pain to continually replace this part. I will be looking into Missouri's 3X your out lemon law issue now.

- St Robert, MO, USA

Consumer states that head lamp switch broke off unable to drive vehicle at night. Same as recall 01-V-075-000, but vehicle is not included due to VIN.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA