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2001 Ford taurus Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford taurus has 62 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford taurus

Suspension
508
Speed Control
86
Brakes
83
Airbags
62
Engine
57
Powertrain
48
Visibility
30
Structure
25
Electrical
24
Tires
23
Lights
22
Steering
21
Seat Belts
19
Fuel System
17
Other
9
Latches & Locks
6
Wheels
5
Seats
4

62

Complaints

0

Recalls

36

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 30, 2015AIR BAGSWRECK INTO A TREE, FROM SLIDING ON ICE - NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Oct 4, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AN UNKNOWN SPEED, T...
Oct 4, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 M...
Oct 30, 2013AIR BAGSCAR ACCIDENT -- DEER HIT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE -- DAMAGE TO HOOD, LIGHT, SMALL BAR INSIDE HOOD. AI...
Aug 6, 2013AIR BAGSI WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT UNTO THE STREET, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME SPEEDING DOWN THE ROAD AND...
Sep 13, 2012AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT L...
Apr 19, 2012AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HER VEHICLE WAS CRASHED...
Mar 28, 2011AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID CRASHING ...
May 15, 2010AIR BAGSI NOTICED THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND BLINKING. I TOOK IT TO MY FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE...
Sep 9, 2009AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 30 MPH SEVERAL DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE ...
Aug 24, 2008AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A GU...
Jan 18, 2008AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE D...
Feb 18, 2006AIR BAGSDRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MILES IN TRAF...
Nov 19, 2005AIR BAGSDT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH IT HIT A DEER. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT. THE ...
Oct 6, 2005AIR BAGSDT: WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, VEHICLE WA ST BONED. U...
Aug 29, 2005AIR BAGSDT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE CALLED FORD AND TOLD THEM HE WAS HURT B...
Jul 25, 2005AIR BAGSWHILE SITTING AT A DRIVE THRU ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE DRIVER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS D...
Dec 29, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING THE SIDE AIRBAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED IT WAS DETERMINED T...
Oct 28, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BA...
Oct 20, 2004AIR BAGSTHE AIR BAG CASING ON THE STEERING WHEEL CRACKED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED ...

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