2001 Ford TAURUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1,037 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
72,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 696 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs is the most frequently named component, appearing in 217 of 1,037 complaints (20.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 200 | 19.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 58 | 5.6% |
| Steering behavior | 40 | 3.9% |
| Engine operation | 23 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 20 | 1.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs | 217 |
| Suspension:Rear | 102 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 78 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 73 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 68 |
| Suspension | 54 |
| Suspension:Front | 36 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 33 |
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs: 217; Suspension:Rear: 102; Vehicle Speed Control: 78; Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs: 73; Suspension:Rear:Springs: 68; Suspension: 54; Suspension:Front: 36; Air Bags:Frontal: 33
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 47 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 138 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 176 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 149 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 139 |
| 150,000 and above | 47 |
Under 25,000: 47; 25,000 to 49,999: 138; 50,000 to 74,999: 176; 75,000 to 99,999: 149; 100,000 to 149,999: 139; 150,000 and above: 47
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (176). 341 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 110 |
| 2005 | 124 |
| 2006 | 140 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 94 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 41; 2002: 95; 2003: 74; 2004: 110; 2005: 124; 2006: 140; 2007: 94; 2008: 94; 2009: 63; 2010: 58; 2011: 27; 2012: 37; 2013: 21; 2014: 19; 2015: 16; 2016: 7; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 5; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 200 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 58 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 40 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004610 · 2003-01-24 (January 24, 2003)
WHEN BRAKES WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS A VIBRATION SHOCK FROM THE PEDAL AND THEY DIDN'T HOLD. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004610 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009093 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001691 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)
NHTSA# 15190 01-F-071-000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOOSE THIRD GEAR OPERATION. CONSUMER STATES HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH BROKE ON AUGUST 8, 2002. DEALER CHARGED OVER TWO THOUSANDS DOLLARS, FOUR MONTHS LATER VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021793 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION STALLED AND MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017519 · 2003-04-24 (April 24, 2003)
THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017519 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024043 · 2003-06-13 (June 13, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10024043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006271 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006271 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007738 · 2003-02-18 (February 18, 2003)
I RECIENTLY HAD THE RECALL FOR THE WIPER MOTOR COVER REPAIRED. SINCE THE REPAIR MY WIPERS WILL NOT WORK WHEN THE WEATHER IS BELOW FREEZING. ONCE THE CAR WARMS UP THEY WILL WORK FINE (PROVIDED THE TEMP IS ABOVE 30 DEGREES). I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG, EACH TIME THE WIPERS WILL WORK ONCE THERE, AND NO ACTION IS TAKEN. (MY CAR IS CURRENTLY JUST OVER THE FREE WARRANTY MILEAGE). I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPERS BEFORE THEY WERE FIXED AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMTHING DONE. THE WIPERS ACT LIKE THERE MAY BE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039937 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE FOOT PEDAL/STOP LAMP OCCURRED AND DRAINED THE BATTERY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039934 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS FUEL TANK AS STATED IN RECALL 97 V 144 000, BUTTHIS VEHICLE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE WAYNE PLANT, AND IN THE SAME MONTH AS STATED IN THE RECALL, BUT NOT IN ONE OF THE STATES LISTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10135566 · 2005-10-14 (October 14, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IT WAS A HOT SUMMER DAY AND THE CONSUMER HAD DISREGARDED THE ODOR AT THE TIME. AFTER THE SMELL LINGERED THE CONSUMER INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT SEE ANY LEAKS, BUT DID NOTICE A SPOT ON THE DRIVEWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED. CONCERNED, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK TOWARDS THE TOP. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT PURCHASE AN AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT GAS TANK CLAIMING THAT A FORD DEALERSHIP WOULD HAVE TO B…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135566 at NHTSA ↗