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2001 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2001 FORD TAURUS

13 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

13
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10328807 |
MY 2001 FORD TAURUS ENGINE STOPS WORKING AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS. THIS CAN BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE STARTS ON ITS OWN AFTER A FEW HOURS. *TR
#10325616 |
REAR COIL SPRINGS AND HEAD GASKET I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO DESCRIBE THE HEAD GASKET FROM THE CHOICES. *TR
#10237816 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF LOSE POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO A STOP AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DURING THE FIRST FEW FAILURES, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WALK HOME. SHE SENT HER HUSBAND TO CHECK THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED UP NORMALLY. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, IT WOULD TAKE HOURS TO DAYS BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS HAVE PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE BOX INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE BY THE LOAN COMPANY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOAN COMPANY AND THEY INFORMED HER TO CALL THEIR TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS NOT THE BOX, EVEN THOUGH IT HAD NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED....
#10200206 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE WEATHER WAS 90 DEGREES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AFTER SEVERAL HOURS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 MILES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
#10138088 |
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BEFORE THE ENGINE STALLED HE ANTI-THEFT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OTHER THAN THIS LIGHT THERE WERE NO OTHER WARNINGS INDICATIONS THAT THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO STALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE. AFTER WAITING FIVE OR TEN MINUTES THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. BUT AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
#10124929 |
DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. WHILE DRIVING CALLER LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALER WILL NOT COVER THE DAMAGES BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED. MANUFACTURER SAID THE SAME THING. *AK
#10103452 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE EGR SENSOR. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB....DEALERSHIP ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK
#10097138 |
WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
#10040789 |
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTARTED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
#10016047 | Fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE CONSUMER VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH THEN FROM THE HOOD AREA. SCC
#566312 | Crash
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. THE PEDALS ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE WOULD SURGE AS IF IT WANTED TO CONTINUE IN DRIVE AND NOT STOP. THE LAST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE SURGED TO THE POINT CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY A FENCE. *JG
#8009971 |
CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY VEHICLE WAS MAKING A VERY BAD NOISE. CONSUMER STATES THE FAN PULLEY FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
#898278 |
FLEXIBLE ENGINE MOUNTING TWISTED BEYOND LENGTH OF VACUUM HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED TO POWER BRAKES, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*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 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 Systemignition 5 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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