2001 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,037 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,611miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Ford Taurus, 4% of the 1,037 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,611 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drivers door not latching. Have had to drive on a highway to purchase wd40 to try and get my door shut. I have also had an issue with my lights flashing. And who plugs a phone into a car charger for 2 hours and it doesn't charge. It never used to do that. Door wouldn't shut while sitting in driving and when driving in city and highway. Lights flickered while driving on highway. Phone wouldn't charge while on highway. I have to dig the two receipts out from the wd40 purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170301, filed 2019-01, 144,500 miles“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“The engine cradle, or subframe on my vehicle completely rusted into, the frame rusted from the inside, showing no obvious indications on the external, visible part of the frame, this incident came without warning, until the front control arm mount broke loose from the frame, while my wife was driving down the road, causing her to loose control... The body is solid with no rust, and vehicle is kept under carport...”
NHTSA complaint #10222543, filed 2008-03, 138,245 miles“Rear coil spring broke on my 2001 Ford Taurus and a piece of steel fractured off and damaged the rear fender. According to the Ford dealer that services my care it is not covered by Ford and both rear springs must be replaced. In addition I now have to have the rear fender repaired at a body shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10197460, filed 2007-07, 70,000 miles“While driving my 2001 Ford Taurus ses today at city speeds (30 MPH) I heard a very loud metallic clanking sound. I drove straight home and we put the car on the lift to inspect. We found the front left coil spring was broken from what appears to be rust/corrosion. We live in illinois & called Ford to see about the recall (04v332-4235) and how to go about repairing this. The agent checked our VIN and told us that our car did not qualify for this recall despite having been produced in the chicago manufacturing plant, which is one of the plants involved in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512596, filed 2013-05, 91,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
- 10013080Oct 1, 2002Headliner grab handles loosen.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 21% |
| 2017 | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% |
| 2011 | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 111 | 9% |
| 2002 | 54 | 4% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 25 | 3% |
| 1996 | 40 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 64 | 7% |
| 1993 | 69 | 4% |
| 1992 | 67 | 10% |
| 1991 | 62 | 10% |
| 1990 | 68 | 18% |
| 1989 | 66 | 12% |
| 1988 | 51 | 15% |
| 1987 | 34 | 13% |
| 1986 | 17 | 17% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTires
35 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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