2001 Ford Taurus reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2001 Ford Taurus — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,264
- 7 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- 217 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 115 reported crashes · 110 injuries · 6 deaths · 18 fires
What owners report fails — 2001 Ford Taurus
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS 217
- SUSPENSION:REAR 102
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 79
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS 73
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS 68
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2001 Ford Taurus
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2001 Ford Taurus units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Ford Taurus reliable?
NHTSA has 1,264 consumer complaints on record for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most-reported problem area is suspension:rear:springs:coil springs (217 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2001 Ford Taurus units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension:rear:springs:coil springs (217), suspension:rear (102), vehicle speed control (79), suspension:front:springs:coil springs (73). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2001 Ford Taurus?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.