Vehicle Safety Data

2001 FORD TAURUS Steering Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2001 FORD TAURUS

5 steering 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
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Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10578392 |
EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE ENGINE CRADLE MAY IMPACT ITS STRUCTURE AND FAILURE CAN IMPACT SUSPENSION AND STEERING. *TR
#10386194 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD FAILED AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE FRONT ROTORS, BRAKES, AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
#10239778 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE STEERING WHEEL RUBBING AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE NOISE LEVEL WAS MORE INTENSE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD END. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,700 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,441. UPDATED 09/24/08 *BF UPDATED 09/26/08. *JB
#10071229 |
BOUGHT USED 2001 TAURUS IN AUG. OF 2002. ON THE TEST DRIVE I NOTICED THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER AT NO COST TO ME DID A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCE. I DROVE AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE. APPROXIMATELY 4500 MILES LATER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION RETURNED AND THE CAR WAS AGAIN PULLING SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION WAS THAT A WHEEL WEIGHT WAS LOST, BUT HAD NO EXPLAINATION FOR THE PULLING. THEY REBALANCED THE WHEELS AND ROTATED THE TIRES. AGAIN EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL NOV. 2003 AS I WAS DRIVING I ONCE AGAIN FELT THE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT WAS MUCH MORE SEVERE ON CORNERING. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP(NEAREST FORD DEALER WAS 25 MILES...
#563884 |
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, VEHICLE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL WHEN CORNERING, FRONT END STEERING FEELS UNSTABLE WHEN STEERING OR CORNERING, FRONT END STEERING IS ALSO NOISY WHEN CORNERING. *TT

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 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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