2001 Ford Taurus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,037 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 1,037 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,275 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Once again my door latches will not close when the weather is closed. I have to drive around holding my door shut. I reported this to Ford and they said that they will not fix it. It is a known issue to this vehicle and is incredibly dangerous. Please do something about this!”
NHTSA complaint #10440125, filed 2011-12, 152,000 miles“2001 Ford Taurus door lock not latching during winter weather. Very serious and scary safety issue, very much so when their is ice and snow on the roads. Attending work and appointments is mandatory. Holding the door shut while driving is not acceptable. After minimal research online I have found thousands with the same problem. Ford needs to address this very serious issue. The news & media must be alerted and a recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10505920, filed 2013-04, 185,000 miles“Vehicle doors will not latch when the temperature drops below 30 degrees. This has been an ongoing problem and well is reported throughout many model years for Ford Taurus. It is a dangerous defect that needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10484461, filed 2012-11, 170,000 miles“Intermittently while driving at any speed, the trunk will open unexpectedly. This has occurred more than twenty five times since ownership of the vehicle. The dealer has examined the vehicle twice and can not find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10064869, filed 2004-03, 17,000 miles“Both rear door and front pass. Door latch springs will not retract handle/latches. Passenger thinks they have closed door, but handle is up/out and door is not latched. Door flies open on a turn in road.”
NHTSA complaint #10104729, filed 2004-12, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018738Nov 14, 2005Power lock concerns - service tip.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 7 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Taurus
515 complaintsVehicle speed control
99 complaintsBrakes
97 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
39 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTires
35 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology