Complaints
1,264
Crashes
115
Fires
18
Injuries
110
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1217 complaints
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
Avg mileage:68,122 mi
Crash-related:2
#2102 complaints
Suspension:Rear
Avg mileage:78,917 mi
#379 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:116,047 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs | 217 | 2 | — | 68,122 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 102 | — | — | 78,917 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 79 | 9 | 1 | 116,047 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 73 | 2 | — | 71,405 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 68 | 2 | — | 71,516 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 54 | — | — | 96,574 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 37 | 1 | — | 80,752 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 33 | 28 | — | 82,385 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 18 | — | 90,211 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 27 | 1 | — | 64,363 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 27 | 4 | — | 54,789 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 24 | 2 | — | 50,805 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | 1 | 85,762 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | 1 | — | 104,894 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 14 | 4 | — | 18,054 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | — | — | 76,658 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | 1 | 1 | 51,342 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 13 | 6 | — | 44,216 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 1 | 77,672 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | 5 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 10 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 128,312 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 10 | — | — | 98,511 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 92,079 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 141,173 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | 20,875 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 7 | 1 | — | 74,774 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
217
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,122
Suspension:Rear
102
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,917
Unintended Acceleration
79
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
116,047
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
73
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,405
Suspension:Rear:Springs
68
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,516
Suspension Failures
54
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,574
Suspension:Front
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,752
Air Bags:Frontal
33
complaints
Crashes
28
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,385
Airbags
28
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,211
Automatic Transmission
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,363
Hydraulic Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,789
Tire Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,805
Engine & Cooling
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,762
Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,894
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,054
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,658
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,342
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,216
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,672
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,312
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,511
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,079
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,173
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,875
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,774
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Ford Taurus has 1,264 NHTSA complaints, 115 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs with 217 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs (217 complaints, avg 68,122 mi); Suspension:Rear (102 complaints, avg 78,917 mi); Unintended Acceleration (79 complaints, avg 116,047 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,773 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Ford Taurus include 115 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 110 injuries, and 6 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Ford Taurus?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension:rear:springs:coil springs) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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