2001 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving various speeds, the anti theft warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Engine · 49,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the engine stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Engine · 160,000 miles · FL

The engine light came on while driving and the car stall and the steering wheel lock while driving. This incident happen twice today again, while driving.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Airbags · NJ

I noticed that my airbag light was illuminated and blinking. I took it to my ford dealership and they said there was nothing they could do, it was a known problem, and totally not fixable. I was told to turn the car off and turn it back on. I did this, and each time the car stalled. I finally went online to see what the light was about and it seems that the airbags may not deploy on impact. I brought the car back to the dealership and told them this and ask them to look into it. Once again, there was nothing they could do. I was told to just not get into an accident. I finally got rid of the car due to the lack of safety when the car was had 145,038 miles.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle suddenly stalled when the contact was pulling out of her driveway. The vehicle was examined by a local mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump melted inside of the gas tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 170,000. Updated 10/27/09 *cn the wires had melted inside of the gas tank. Updated 10/28/09

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. When the air conditioner was turned on, the engine would stall. The weather was 90 degrees. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle would restart after several hours. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000 miles. The current mileage was 105,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Engine · 5,600 miles · MO

Dt: contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. The contact stated that before the engine stalled he anti-theft light illuminated. Other than this light there were no other warnings indications that the engine was going to stall. The contact stated that this did not happen every time she drove the vehicle. After waiting five or ten minutes the vehicle started again. But after driving approximately 40 minutes the vehicle will stall again. The dealership states that they could not find out what was wrong with the vehicle. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · MI

Dt: 2001 ford taurus is having problems starting, also having problems with stalling . The vehicle will start back up, but the consumer has to shake and turn the steering wheel. This has been a problem for over a year. Consumer has taken the car to the dealership, but the dealership can not find cause of the problem. The problem is intermittent. That is why the dealership can not seem to find the problem. The car has been in the shop 3 times. First time the starter was changed. The problem still exists. The consumer has not contacted ford motors. The dealership has told the consumer to bring back the car so they can examine the vehicle again. Slow speeds and turning are when the vehicle is stalling out. The consumer does not think that the motor is the problem, that is an electrical problem.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Acceleration · TX · crash

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. She states that when getting ready to put the vehicle into park and to hit the brakes vehicle accelerated. This happened twice, and she was afraid that this was going to cause a crash because the first time vehicle hit some barriers but there was no crash. Was reported the insurance company.*ak consumer added that the vehicle s vehicle surged, accelerated, stalled and hesitated. *tt

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CT

On june 4th, I was travelling on I-95 south bound (new jersey turnpike) when all of a sudden my 2001 ford taurus lost power, and stalled out. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder. I took it to an independent mechanic who advised that the engine head gasket may be the cause. After taking it to the dealer they advised that this is not covered, since the warranty has expired. I only have 33,000 miles on the vehicle, and this should nevere happen to any ford product, especially with 33,000 miles. Obviously, their is an engine problem that ford may not want to address, and as always the consumer gets the short end of the stick. I strongly belive there is a considerable defect with this model engine and should be investigated.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Engine · FL

2001 ford taurus experiencing problems with stalling.***no answer required***. *mr consumer stated that this vehicle has had major problems since the date of purchase. *bf

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Engine · WI

While driving engine stalled. Took vehicle to dealer for inspection twice, but the cause of the problem could not be determined.