2001 Ford Taurus: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · MI

Heard clunk from rear of vehicle entering a parking lot. Inspection later that evening revealed rear spring break.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring fractured as a result of corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the statute of limitation for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 110,448.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 109,000 miles · MI

There was very little warning to the failure. The vehicle drove fine until one day it developed a clunk in the front that was worse than the several that were already there. About this same time the steering began to feel sloppy as well. When I looked under the car the front sub-frame was rusted to the point where the a-arm disconnected itself from the sub-frame. The front of the a-arm is now floating free. This is the cause of the steering slop. The only way to fix this problem is to replace the entire sub-frame. This is the frame that holds the engine, transmission and suspension to the vehicle. The vehicle is no longer safe to drive.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the rear passenger side coil spring replaced. A years later when the contact took the vehicle in for an oil change the mechanic at the dealer notice the that both struts in the rear were broken. The contact did not have the vehicle repair because the contact feels this is a manufacturer defect and should be under a recall. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2007 · Suspension · MO

Apr 2007 I have a 2001 ford taurus [xxx] purchased used from pundmann ford feb. 2003. A few days ago I noticed a large piece of coil spring under the car. Thinking that the spring was from the front and related to the shields that were installed under a previous recall I took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that both rear springs were broken. My trunk is never weighted down and I do not tow anything. Did the rear springs come from the same vendor that supplied the defective front springs? As far as I know this is unheard of, even the service rep was surprised, and said that it should not have passed the required missouri safety inspection. I should hope that ford motor company will be willing to make an arrangement to have these springs replaced at no charge. Sincerely, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] dear [xxx], thank you for contacting the ford motor company customer relationship center regarding your 2001 ford taurus. We have reviewed your situation, and there are no warranties, recalls or customer satisfaction programs on your vehicle that would provide assistance for this repair. Sincerely, shiela ford motor company follow up: 12jun07 had both defective rear springs replaced at pundmann ford, noticed new "clunk" from rear and took back to pundmann --- I was told that the broken rear springs probably caused excessive stress on the struts and they needed replaced, I don't suppose that ford is going to take responsibility for any of this, even though there are numerous complaints on the federal safety agency's website --- is it only when defective components kill people that the manufacturers are forced to make things right? *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 8, 2006 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · WI

Transmission failed on 2001 ford taurus at 41,000 mile. Transmission was rebuilt and began failing again at 77,000 miles. Car began vibrating around 45 MPH until 60 MPH, ford dealership took it for a test ride and said there was nothing wrong and I should get new tires. Now at 97,000 miles the transmission has failed again. Slips out of gear when driving, slips on the upshift, clunks on the downshift. When dealership was notified of vibration car was still under warranty, now that it has failed completely there is no longer a warranty.

Filed Dec 24, 2005 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · IL

On december 15th, I pulled out of my driveway at about 5 MPH and heard a clunking noise from the rear of the car. I got out and checked the rear tires and found that they were still inflated. I pulled out to leave my driveway and heard a loud screeching noise as I drove away. I drove back into my driveway and found that the left rear tire was flat. I replaced the tire with the doughnut and was able to drive the car. Assuming that the problem was a punctured tire, I took the tire to a local place for a tire repair. They reported that the tread had separated from the tire, but didn't know why. They replaced the tire and as my wife drove away, she heard the screeching noise and after investigation, the shop found that the rear spring had fallen down and gouged the tire, causing the tread separation. The car has been taken to the dealer for replacement of the rear springs, at my cost. What I don't understand is why ford is taking care of the front spring issue but isn't taking care of the rear spring issue when the cause of the rear spring issues is fully known and understood. Ford needs to recall and replace the rear springs before people are killed due to their obvious negligence.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Suspension · 95,000 miles · IA

Car was taken to mechanic for routine tire rotation. The car had been making a clunking noise in the rear since we purchased it but ford dealers were unable to diagnose/correct it. When tires were rotated, mechanic noticed oil leaking from strut and investigated; found rear coil spring fractured.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Suspension · 38,000 miles · MI

(1) only 38,000 miles - 2001 taurus sel.(2) clunking noise from front stabar link due to wear of plastic socket on ball stud. Ultimate failure & consequences are unknown at this time. (3) no action taken as of yet. Both links on front stabar will need to be replaced very soon.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

2001 ford taurus 4 door sedan.*mr there was a clunking noise when the consumer moved the gear shift selector from park to another gear position. The lock cylinder in the ignition was frozen, the radio was inoperative, and the door panels were removed to clean the window runs..*ts. The rear drum assembly was cracked and pitted.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Transmission would not change gears properly, causing vehicle to jerk. Once vehicle shifts into proper gear, there is a clunking noise present. Driver checked under vehicle, and oil was leaking. Dealer said trans axle was not lubricating wheel and driveshaft caused the noise.