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2001 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2001 FORD TAURUS

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

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10398669 |
APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO, I WAS HAVING MECHANIC PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE EGR VALVE AND EGR SENSOR WAS REPLACED. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE IT CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AGAIN. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE, THERE WAS AN INSTANTANEOUS SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE WINDOWS WERE ALL IN THE CLOSED POSITION. I WAS REQUIRED TO DRIVE WITH MY WINDOWS DOWN FOR A FEW DAYS UNTIL I COULD HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE EGR SENSOR HAD MELTED DUE TO THE EGR VALVE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE VACUUM LINE FROM THE EGR VALVE TO THE EGR SENSOR HAD ALSO MELTED. DURING THE FEW DAYS THAT I HAD TO DRIVE...
#8003461 |
WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL TO GO LEFT OR RIGHT SIGNAL WILL GO OUT BEFORE TURN IS MADE. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD IT REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK THE TURN SIGNAL WAS REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE EXHAUST MAKES HUMMING SOUND WHEN AT IDLE. WIPER BLADE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE GETS LOW MILEAGE WHEN A/C ON, THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. *YH
#737528 |
MY TAURUS HAS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL VAPORS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP!! I HAD A 2000 TAURUS THAT DID EXACTLY THE SAME THING! AFTER THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX CAR FORD SENT OUT A FACTOY TECH.HE COULD NOT FIX MY 2000 TAURUS.I WENT TO ARBITRATION AND THE ARBITRATORS COULD SMELL THE FUEL.I WAS AWARDED A NEW 2001 TAURUS.I RECEIVED MY 2001 WITH THE SAME TYPE ENGINE.THIS IS THE 24 VALVE 3.0 LITRE V-6.NOW AS I GET MORE MILES ON MY 2001 IT HAS THE SAME SYMPTOMS EXACTLY AS MY 2000 DID.I HAVE NOTICED OTHER PEOPLE ON YPUR OWN WEB PAGE COMPLAINING ABOUT A FUEL ODOR ON THEIR 2000-2001 TAURUS.IF YOU DRIVE THE CAR SOMEWHERE AND SHUT IT OFF THE SMELL BUILDS UP UNDER THE HOOD.WHEN YOU RESTART THE CAR THE SMELL COMES INSIDE THE CAR THRU THE VENTS OR HEAT DUCTS!!!!!...

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 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 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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