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2001 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys Issues in the 2001 FORD TAURUS

5 engine and engine coolingenginegasolinebelts and associated pulleys 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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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys Complaints

#10185335 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYED LIT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE FORD DEALER REPLACED THE STOP LAMP SWITCH HARNESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL#04V106000 WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 66,000. *AK UPDATE 4/23/07*TR THE TENSIONER AND BELT WAS REPLACED
#10133736 |
WENT OUT OF TOWN FOR THE DAY, CAR STARTING MAKING NOISES. NOISES SEEM TO BE INTERMEDIATE, WE CUT OUR TRIP SHORT AND DROVE HOME. IT IS IN THE AREA OF 100 MILES HOME. WHEN WE GOT HOME I PARKED IT TILL NEXT DAY AND HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT. THEY SAID A BOLT EITHER FELL OUT OR BROKE AND MY HUB ASSEMPLY WAS FALLING APART. AT THAT POINT THEY ALSO TELL ME I WAS LUCKY THAT THE PULLEY DIDN'T FREEZE UP ON ME BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE LOST ALL POWER. AT 65 MPH COMING HOME WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I CALLED MY FORD DEALER AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT I GET IT TO A FORD DEALER HERE AND LET THEM LOOK AT IT. I HAD IT TOWED THE NEXT DAY AND THEY VERIIFIED THE SAME INFORMATION. THEY SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH, PULLEY AND A COIL....
#10124786 |
COMPLAINT REGARDING THE 2001 FORD TAURUS FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL REPAIRS. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#04V332000. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN THE TIRE BLEWOUT BECAUSE IT WAS RIPPED COMPLETELY AROUND DUE TO A REAR CRACKED COIL SPRING. *SC THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE 3 SERPENTINE BELTS. *JB
#10108477 |
I HAVE A 2001 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON WITH A LITTLE OVER 56,000 MILES ON IT. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AT A LONG STOP LIGHT & WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON, I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR THE REMAINING MILE TO WORK WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. WHEN I GOT TO WORK I NOTICED THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKE. AFTER WORK, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR 2 MILES TO A GARAGE FOR REPAIRS, ONCE AGAIN WITHOUT POWER STEERING. THE GARAGE STATED THAT THE REASON THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WAS THAT THE BEARINGS IN THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH WERE SEIZED WHICH CAUSED THE CLUTCH TO LOCK UP. THIS CAUSED TREMENDOUS FRICTION ON THE SERPENTINE BELT CAUSING IT TO BREAK. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH WITH THE SEIZED BEARINGS & ALSO STATED THAT THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH TO THE...
#889648 |
WHEN HUSBAND RESTARTED ENGINE AFTER HAVING JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE, BELT TENSIONER IN ENGINE SHATTERED WHICH PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN. DEALERSHIP IS REPAIRING PROBLEM, AND HAS NOT DETERMINED A REASON FOR DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*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 Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 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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