2001 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 515about this part
- Share
- 50%of 1,037 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 515 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford Taurus, 50% of the 1,037 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were pulling into a parking lot when we heard a loud klunk . From that point on we always heard during left turns. The next day, I had my mechanic look at the car and the rear springs had broken. He said that it was good to get it in. $600.00 bill. This needs to be a recall! People have died.”
NHTSA complaint #10454974, filed 2012-04, 100,000 miles“My 2001 Ford Taurus with 97,000 miles on it has one front and two rear coil springs broken. I have been informed that the rear ones are not covered. This car has been carefully driven....and Ford won't cover it? Were the coil springs on the front from a different supplier? Made from different steel? Where's the logic in this?”
NHTSA complaint #10277011, filed 2009-07, 97,000 miles“Since I've owned the car the transmission on the dash has been off meaning ... To put it in drive it has to say 1 st. On the dash reverse is where drive is or d. ... Yesterday I came to a stop sign and there was a huge thunk and I could not drive the car had froze then after messing with the shift arm it went thunk again and I got it home but cant drive any farther ..I also have had electronic problems since I got it one dash lights inside wont work next day blinker next day radio next day head lights .... And the front end thunks when driving and is not connected to the road ...it feels”
NHTSA complaint #11389681, filed 2021-01, 130,000 miles“Today found out that my 2001 Ford Taurus (about 76k) rear right breaking coil springs broken during a service. The broken spring almost touch the tire. I was lucky it did not broke the tire. I was told to replace both rear springs and would cost more than $1000 dollars. It is a safe issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10364305, filed 2010-11, 75,000 miles“I purchased a 2001 Taurus brand new in 2001. When I got my car inspected in 2008 the inspector informed me that there were 4 broken springs on my car! One on each wheel! It would not pass inspection. So far I have not been able to afford to repair the problem. The estimate to repair the problem is $1200!”
NHTSA complaint #10270246, filed 2009-05, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V332000Jul 15, 2004On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine…Covers: Ford Taurus 1999–2001, Mercury Sable 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10205033Apr 21, 2016Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
- 10183769Apr 21, 2016For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil…
- 10058102Sep 9, 2014Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-01 taurus, sable.
- 10056656Aug 11, 2014Mercury/ford: front coil springs can fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high corrosion areas, move move past spring seat and contact rupture front…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 313 | 26% |
| 2002 | 962 | 67% |
| 2001 | 515 | 50% |
| 2000 | 443 | 37% |
| 1999 | 180 | 21% |
| 1998 | 59 | 11% |
| 1997 | 28 | 4% |
| 1996 | 60 | 7% |
| 1995 | 69 | 6% |
| 1994 | 44 | 5% |
| 1993 | 164 | 11% |
| 1992 | 48 | 7% |
| 1991 | 27 | 4% |
| 1990 | 18 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 3% |
| 1988 | 10 | 3% |
| 1987 | 11 | 4% |
| 1986 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Taurus
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 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 28, 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