2001 Ford Taurus Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,037 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 1,037 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed a noise after tires were rotated. I asked to have it looked at during 90,000 mile maintenance. Both rear coil springs on 2001 Ford Taurus broke. Rear driver side tire shredded as result of broken coil. Had to have both rear coils replaced, and buy two new tires for vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10199547, filed 2007-08, 91,076 miles“I own a 2001 Ford Taurus. The front and rear coil springs have been replaced two times over the years. There was a recall on the front springs but none on the rear. My recent incident occurred in october. I had five kids in the car when the front coil broke off and ripped the tire. The cost to fix was $1,700. Why hasn't there been a stronger demand for Ford to fix this problem. Searching the internet I know this is a widespread problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10248757, filed 2008-11, 66,000 miles“We own a 2001 Ford Taurus with about 28,000 miles on this vehicle. I am handicap and this is the vehicle that we use to get me to appointments, etc. We are very lucky that the front tire exploded while my husband was backing out of our driveway and not while we were already driving on the highway or where ever! We had the car towed to our mechanic and he told us that the tire exploded because of the front spring coil. Once we found out the cause, I looked on the internet for any issues or recalls for this problem, and low and behold there is a recall because of the front spring coils. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299615, filed 2010-01, 28,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071229, filed 2004-01, 39,415 miles“2001 Ford Taurus rear spring coils. Why isn't there a recall for the rear spring coils, when there is a recall for the front spring coils? The same problem happens with the rear spring coils that happens with the front spring coils. Tires are exploding! This is extremely dangerous!!!!!!! Ford needs to take responsibility for this problem!”
NHTSA complaint #10299628, filed 2010-01, 28,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 | 38 | 3% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 57 | 5% |
| 1999 | 27 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 3% |
| 1995 | 22 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 1% |
| 1993 | 25 | 2% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 2% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 11 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 1% |
| 1987 | 4 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 1% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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