Engine check light illuminated and remained on while driving. Vehicle was diagnose by state inspection station of a failed control auxiliary emission unit, which needed to be replaced.
2001 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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While driving,check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle then stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to piston and head gasket wearing out.
Have complained to dealer/ford motor company re: foul odor when heat is running. Was told that I probably had a high sensitivity to allergies. Complained about having to replace breaks at 15,000 miles. Had to replace oil gasket pan twice within the same year. Dealership did not find this unusual. Car accelerates without warning sometimes. The motor is making a rushing noise. Was told that this was the normal sound of the motor although it did not start until six months down the road. Had to take car back to replace back/warped windshield after having it one day. Dealership will not even allow me to trade vehicle and does not acknowledge fact that too many things have gone wrong in too short a period of time. Purchased vehicle in 2002.
Problem with engine failure. *mr the consumer's service dealer had been unable to determine the cause of the engine failure. There was a noise coming from the driver's side wheel (front wheel was chopped), and the vehicle stalled. *scc various componets were replaced, however the vehicle continued to stall. *scc
While driving about 55 MPH on the highway and without warning vehicle shut down, and the engine check light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle will restarted on and off intermittently. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and the mechanic at dealership was aware of the problem.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle started smoking from underneath the vehicle.
When at a stop vehicle still will move slightly and jerk the brakes wasn't right. The car was sent to the dealer ship twice after and they couldn't find the cause after talking to the service director the brakes are better now. *ak
Vehicle surges forward when foot is upon brake pedal.
Pressure egr valve failure. Ford has acknowledged problem by extending warranty for 2 years, 24k, but this problem should be viewed for possible mandatory recall.
The vehicle caught on fire while driving. *jb the consumer viewed smoke coming from the dash then from the hood area. Scc
While traveling vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ph
The consumer states that the engine had a lack of breaking, a malfunction in the transmission shifting, the left front window had locked, the switch caused the starter to become inop/remain in power, and the ignition switch locked in the start position. The dealer refused to remedy the problem.
Consumer states while driving in center lane the vehicle stalled w/o warning. Consumer restarted vehicle, but it would only travel approx. 2mph. Once on the side of the road, consumer restarted vehicle again and rpms revved excessively. Ts
There was a problem with tires. Tires were causing vehicle to shake when driving due to improper design of the tire belt. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced tires at 1600 miles. P215/60r16, replacement tires, 4000 miles, mounted on a 2001, ford, taurus. *ak the vehicle still sways and shakes, even after the tires and rims had been replaced. Alternator failed and was replaced. There was rattle noise from windshield /dash area.
Car stalled/shut down while driving under normal conditions. Car would not start until after it sat for approximately 30 minutes. Dealer service found no codes in the computer. I am worried that this will happen again in a more dangerous situation such as freeway driving resulting in a major accident and injuries.
When key is turned to start engine ignition switch will not return to the number 4 position. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that it is suppose to work that way.*ak consumer stated the starter blew up, the brakes were inoperative, the transmission does not shift properly, the windows were inoperative.
Consumer states while pulling out of driveway vehicle was making a very bad noise. Consumer states the fan pulley fell off. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Please provide any further information.
Consumer states that vehicle had shut off causing a car crash. Nlm consumer adds there was a loud noise when put in reverse and drive at times and goes into gear very hard, then the transmission went out in the vehicle while driving, dealer replaced transmission and worn planetary gears. Eleven days after vehicle was repaired, the engine cut off causing an accident. Consumer loss all power with steering and brakes. Consumer states there is a sqeaking noise in right front and drivers seat when driving. No problem found.
The vehicle is equipped with adjustable pedals. The pedals are so close together that when the consumer applied the brakes, the engine would surge as if it wanted to continue in drive and not stop. The last incident the vehicle surged to the point consumer could not stop the vehicle. Vehicle was stopped by a fence.
When using turn signal to go left or right signal will go out before turn is made. Took to dealer and had it repaired, but problem still exists. *ak the turn signal was repaired twice, but the problem still exists. The exhaust makes humming sound when at idle. Wiper blade failed and was replaced. The vehicle gets low mileage when A/C on, the engine was leaking oil.
Fuel odor coming in thru vents inside vehicle.odor noticed on start up ,,and after hot soak.cant find any fuel leaks.v-6 24 valve engine.
Vehicle experiences hesitation and is sluggish on take off, there is a buzzing noise in the engine when putting in park position, dealer tightened bolts and motor mount to alleviate grinding noise in engine.
Flexible engine mounting twisted beyond length of vacuum hose that is connected to power brakes, causing total brake failure. Please give any further details.
There was some leaking from radiator which was caused by a cracked hose. Taken to dealer and dealer replaced hose. A few months later, problem was still occurring. *ak consumer states engine light is illuminated, dealer replaced the o2 sensor and water pump, the engine light remains illuminated. Consumer states the air conditioner was blowing hot air and consumer experienced an asthma attack.
When husband restarted engine after having just driven vehicle, belt tensioner in engine shattered which prevented vehicle from being driven. Dealership is repairing problem, and has not determined a reason for defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
My taurus has a strong smell of fuel vapors coming from under the hood after the engine is at operating temp!! I had a 2000 taurus that did exactly the same thing! After the dealer could not fix car ford sent out a factoy tech.he could not fix my 2000 taurus.I went to arbitration and the arbitrators could smell the fuel.I was awarded a new 2001 taurus.I received my 2001 with the same type engine.this is the 24 valve 3.0 litre v-6.now as I get more miles on my 2001 it has the same symptoms exactly as my 2000 did.I have noticed other people on ypur own web page complaining about a fuel odor on their 2000-2001 taurus.if you drive the car somewhere and shut it off the smell builds up under the hood.when you restart the car the smell comes inside the car thru the vents or heat ducts!!!!! I have walked up to other taurus in parking lots and they also smell of fuel.this is of courses that they have the 24v emblems on their fenders.
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