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2001 Ford Taurus Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Taurus has 25 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

25

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 4, 2014STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2001 FORD TAURUS THAT I BOUGHT A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I'VE NOTICED THAT AFTER BEING EXPOSED T...
Oct 20, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE PASSENGER...
Mar 1, 2013STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2001 FORD TAURUS DOOR LOCK NOT LATCHING DURING WINTER WEATHER. VERY SERIOUS AND SCARY SAFETY ISSUE, ...
Nov 12, 2012STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESVEHICLE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 30 DEGREES. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING P...
Jun 13, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR PANEL ON THE REAR PASSENG...
Dec 16, 2011STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESONCE AGAIN MY DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT CLOSE WHEN THE WEATHER IS CLOSED. I HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND HOLDING...
Nov 24, 2011STRUCTUREEXCESSIVE CORROSION HAS RESULTED IN THE SUB-FRAME BREAKING NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME FASTENER. ...
Aug 5, 2011STRUCTURE2001 FORD TAURUS HAS PREMATURE AND EXCESSIVE CORROSION. TRANSMISSION LEAK TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR AND S...
Jul 1, 2011STRUCTUREMY 2001 FORD TAURUS HAS BEEN PLAGUED BY PREMATURE AND EXCESSIVE CORROSION. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY FILED F...
May 8, 2011STRUCTUREHELLO, I OWN A 2001 FORD TAURUS AND EVER SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THIS SUMMER, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE...
Mar 30, 2011STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE ...
Jan 15, 2008STRUCTURETHE PAINT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TRUNK DOOR UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE IS PEELING. THE COSMETIC BLEMISH...
Jan 1, 2008STRUCTUREVEHICLE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. DOORS WILL EVENTUALLY CLOSE SHUT AFTER VEH...
Nov 11, 2006STRUCTUREWATER LEAKING INTO CABIN FROM SOMEWHERE AROUND FRONT WINDSHIELD. FOLLOWING HARD RAIN, DRIVER'S SIDE...
Mar 24, 2006STRUCTURE2001 FORD TAURUS 65,000 MI VEHICLE INSPECTED OBSERVED FRAME RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHERE LOWER CONTRO...
Dec 25, 2005STRUCTUREFORD TAURUS ,COMMON FAILURE OF THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING. FORD SERVICE SAYS W...
Oct 12, 2005STRUCTUREFIRST OF ALL MY WIFE CAME OUT TO THE CAR AFTER WORK TO FIND OUT SHE HAD A DEAD BATTERY. I JUMP START...
May 20, 2003STRUCTUREEVERY TIME IT RAINS MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IS FLOODED WITH WATER. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TO B...
Apr 6, 2003STRUCTUREDRAIN LINES UNDER THE HOOD CLOG RESULTING IN FLOODING OF DRIVER SIDE AND REAR DRIVER SIDE FLOOR. SO...
Nov 26, 2002STRUCTURETHE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS BROKE AND THE SUB FRAME WAS B...

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