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.
2001 Ford Taurus fuel system complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a rear impact accident while the vehicle was in the parked on normal road conditions. The contact was wearing the seatbelt but still suffered major and permanent injuries. The fuel line did not shut off during the accident and the frontal driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. There were no warning signal prior to the accident. An police report was processed. Further examination of the vehicle was being done by the insurance agency.
Dt: the consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline. It was a hot summer day and the consumer had disregarded the odor at the time. After the smell lingered the consumer inspected underneath the vehicle but did not see any leaks, but did notice a spot on the driveway where the vehicle had been parked. Concerned, the consumer took the car to the garage and the mechanic said that there was a leak in the gas tank towards the top. The mechanic could not purchase an after market replacement gas tank claiming that a ford dealership would have to be consulted. The consumer contacted a ford dealership and they inspected the vehicle and discovered a leak on the seam of the gas tank. The gas tank was replaced, but ford would not offer any cost assistance or cover the repairs. The consumer felt that this was a factory related defect. The dealership did not offer any explanation as to why this defect had occurred. This was an expensive repair. *ak *mr
While driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood, and the vehicle hesitated. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle out of traffics onto the side of the road. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. The insurance investigator inspected the vehicle and determined that the cause of the fire was a fuel rail failure which leaked fuel onto the manifold.
The gas gauge does not work. It will stay on full and not go to empty. The cause of this failure is undetermined.
On the date below about 8.00 am, I was involved in an accident with my 2001 ford taurus. Although it was very cold that morning the skies were clear and their was no precipitation at all. Roadways were clear for the most part. I was coming down a mountain road traveling to work when I encountered an icy patch of road that had formed probably due to frost conditions since it was very cold. When I applied the brakes my ford taurus seemed to accelerate pushing me faster down the hill. A slow moving truck was a head of me and I could not slow down in time. At the same time a car was in in the passing lane beside me since this was a four lane highway. I swerved an struck the car in the passing lane. There were no injuries. My taurus had to be towed to the garage and upon repairing the vehicle I was notified that a fuel censor needed replacing at my expense. I spoke with the mechanic and he informed me that this part could cause the car to accelerate suddenly. My insurance is forcing me to take responsibility for this accident and the police has cited me also. I was not speeding as evidenced by the car passing me. I know my car had accelerated forward and I believe this may be a defect with the tarrus. One last footnote is that a car before me skidded on the same icy patch and had a more serious accident that involved an ambulance and fire assistance. This vehicle was also a late model ford taurus.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with its fuel tank as stated in recall 97 v 144 000, butthis vehicle not covered under recall due to VIN. Vehicle was manufactured in the wayne plant, and in the same month as stated in the recall, but not in one of the states listed.
Consumer states after filling vehicle with fuel. Fuel gauge indication light flash on in result of vehicle stalling. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
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.
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.
While driving approximately 55 MPH vehicle ran over an article on road which punctured gas tank. Tank punctured so easily that it emptied the full tank of gas in approximately 2 minutes. Ford dealer replaced entire tank at consumer's expense.*ak
While driving a strong fuel odor consumes inside of vehicle. Odor becomes more pronounced when vehicle is parked in garage. Please give any further details.
Strong fuel odor coming from under hood also comes inside car thru vents and heater. I had 2000 taurus same trouble same engine!!! Filed complaint with ford and received 2001 taurus after arbitration board hearing... Check the federal safety agency od id 871591,735485,872412. Obviously ford has a big problem with the 3.0 v6 24 valve engine. Please help me I am on my second taurus. Phoneman01.
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