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2001 FORD TAURUS Electrical Systemignition Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2001 FORD TAURUS

5 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#10159718 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.
#10131528 |
DT: WHEN PLACING KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT START WHATSOEVER. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER ONCE. ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER SAID THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS A FAULTY STARTER, BUT AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN EVEN AFTER STARTER WAS REPLACED. IN THIS PROCESS OF BACK AND FORTH TO DEALER ON 4 DIFFERENT TIMES THERE WAS SEVERAL REPAIRS OF STARTER, SENSOR, COMPUTER BOARD, AND SOME OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND THESE ALL STEMMED FROM PLACING KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. DEALER SAID THIS WAS IGNITION AND STARTER RELATED. THIS IS STILL A PROBLEM. DEALER BUSINESS MANAGER HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY. *AK
#10030065 |
2001 FORD TAURUS 4 DOOR SEDAN.*MR THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE CONSUMER MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. THE LOCK CYLINDER IN THE IGNITION WAS FROZEN, THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE DOOR PANELS WERE REMOVED TO CLEAN THE WINDOW RUNS..*TS. THE REAR DRUM ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED AND PITTED. *JB
#10022675 |
IGNITION KEY SWITCH LOCKS EVERY TIME WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED. (SERVICE BULLETINS#012113-627-1SB6274). *AK WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED THE START POSITION IT DID NOT TURN BACK TO THE RUN POSITION. AFTER THE CONSUMER REFUELED THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED INTO TRAFFIC, THE KEY RELEASED ALL THE WAY TO THE OFF POSITION.*TS *JB
#761802 |
IGNITION SYSTEM DID NOT RETURN TO RUN POSITION/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS / OTHER SUSTEMS WOULDN'T WORK. *AK

Other 2001 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 217 complaints Suspensionrear 102 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 79 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 73 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 68 complaints Suspension 54 complaints Suspensionfront 37 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 33 complaints Air Bags 28 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 27 complaints Tires 24 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 17 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 14 complaints Structure 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 13 complaints Electrical System 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 10 complaints Structurebody 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Seat Belts 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Tirestreadbelt 7 complaints Engine 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Tiressidewall 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Lane Departure Assist 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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