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2001 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 141 repairs.
2001 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010126000 miUS $12 | New thermostat/gasket and new bolts where thermostat goes (old ones were no longer holding, losing tons of fluid and loss of heat). | ||
| Dec 2010126000 mi | There was a band-aid fix for a heating issue it had the previous winter, the only solution was to clamp off the bypass hose, otherwise the car did not have any heat. Did not want to do anything drastic like sink money into a heater core. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013131000 miUS $30 | My son called me said car would not go into gear. Fortunately close to home. Pushed home with other car replaced transmission fluid and running cost fluid and filter 80 dollars | ||
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015103540 miC $728 | Fuel pump failure just as arrived at shop for oil change. Replaced was fuel pump, fuel filter and 2 gas tank straps. Price included oil change, brake check. Last September I had the alternator and battery replaced. | ||
| Jan 2018110980 miC $300 | Water pump replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018123070 miC $100 | replace ignition cooil repaired leak in air intake | ||
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011152000 miUS $770 | Coolant leak no start - fuel pump | ||
| Jun 2012158000 miUS $1200 | Air conditioning compressor seized. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011143000 miUS $1200 | Traction Control & Anti-locks not working. Brake light on 90% of the time. Replaced module. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Arkansas, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014194000 miUS $550 | AC was recharged and noticed leak. Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013180000 miUS $500 | Replaced rear struts. Pinch bolts snapped, had to buy a used spindle from a junk yard. Replaced spindle on both sides. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014170000 miUS $160 | Replaced bad alternator and battery | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201536200 miUS $900 | 2 sway bars and a cracked suspension and an alignment. | ||
| Sep 201550000 miUS $120 | Car wouldn't start even with a jump. Nephew purchased and installed a starter from the junk yard. Have had no problems since. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201398000 miUS $875 | Previously replaced sun-load sensor and blend door myself. Quit cooling and found the compressor seals had failed, requiring unit replacement, along with new oriface and dryer, then vacuum and recharge. | ||
| May 2014110000 miUS $240 | Front lower ball joints were worn out and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014112000 miUS $215 | Brake master cylinder failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015118300 miUS $120 | AC compressor replaced 18 months prior, and AC stopped cooling. Shop said coolant was gone/leaked out of system, but they could not detect a leak in the system. | ||
| May 2015120000 miUS $180 | Intermittent total electrical power loss, not battery or charging system. | ||
| Jun 2015120000 miUS $300 | Again, total electrical power loss. Shop could not identify problem. | ||
| Oct 2015121300 miUS $240 | Right front tie rod replace-worn out. | ||
| Jan 2016125800 miUS $35 | Fuel pump failed. Plastic hose coupler for engine coolant next to the battery was cracked and leaking. The part was damaged by a shop mechanic when working with the car battery. | ||
| Jun 2017146000 miUS $700 | Transmission torque converter failed. | ||
| Sep 2018154000 miUS $35 | Water pump drive belt failed. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 2013107300 miUS $200 | Catastrophic failure of compressor. Clutch disintegrated, serpentine belt burnt through, pulley mounting flange shattered. | ||
| Feb 2014108600 miUS $35 | EGR control valve failed due to restricted air flow. Replaced with aftermarket part. | ||
| May 2014111000 miUS $125 | Ignition coil failure; replace spark plugs | ||
| Oct 2014117500 mi | Intermittent misfires/loss of power. Not repaired, in the shed, waiting for spring. | ||
| Jun 2015126000 miUS $327 | Aftermarket coil block defective | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 2010138000 miUS $154 | notice antifreeze in reservoir was rusty, with diminishing heat. power flush engine cooling system,2x,3x,back flush the heater core. | ||
| Jun 2011147000 miUS $200 | bypass valve leak | ||
| Sep 2011151000 miUS $1600 | 1&3 cylinder low compression, head gasket leak, new / rebuild head block | ||
| Apr 2012165500 miUS $725 | waterpump two day ago,also change the timing chain overdo | ||
| Aug 2013179000 mi | ACCELATOR CABLE BROKE AT THE GAS PEDAL | ||
| Apr 2014182200 miUS $842 | 2nd {lower} catalytic need replacing. | ||
| Jun 2014183000 miUS $120 | fuel injector on#1cylinder failed | ||
| Jun 2015203000 miUS $12 | instrumental cluster light bulb replacement | ||
| Oct 2015205500 mi | radiator replacement | ||
| Feb 2016208000 miUS $40 | erg valve,upper intake, valve cover gasket replacement | ||
| Apr 2016210300 miUS $300 | fluid and filter exchange and replaced tie rod ends, ball joints | ||
| May 2016210600 miUS $200 | fuel injector and fuel filter replaced and maf sensor replaaced | ||
| Feb 2018335000 miUS $875 | cataltic convertot syatem | ||
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014299000 mi | Car is dead | ||
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 2010103700 miUS $200 | Bearing worn down needed replacement on left front passenger side. | ||
| Jun 2014160000 miUS $450 | Need a new tie rod Coolent leak | ||
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2010105000 miUS $400 | Front springs collapsed | ||
| Jun 2013129000 mi | Rust was bad by rear right passenger door,extensive. Most Taurus's rust in the same spot must be a defect in the body or paint as too many have the same problem.Was going to have it repaired but body guy said it would cost too much. | ||
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2012117580 miC $600 | Didn't notice any problems. Found during inspection to get reg'd in new province. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201450200 miUS $975 | Coolant leak, replaced timing chain cover gasket, intake manifold gasket & water pump | ||
| Apr 201653200 miUS $73 | Not getting cold, high pressure valve leaking. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201080600 mi | Replaced ball joint to pass inspection. | ||
| Sep 201082460 miC $100 | Got flickering Low Oil Pressure light at crawling speed and idle, after exiting highway. Replaced Oil Pressure Sensor, but problem persists. Light goes out with rise in RPM. Will try thicker oil and check pressure in crankcase. | ||
| Oct 201082460 miC $60 | Clogged heater core, no heat in the car. Performed 'Clinton Flush' as described at Taurus Club dot come. Sucked the rust from the bottom of expansion tank with wet vac., refilled with new coolant. Heat works! | ||
| Nov 201082960 miC $100 | A month after 'Clinton Flush' heat stopped working. Replaced heater core and thermostat. Works great. Don't be fooled by shop 5hr labor, search uTube and Taurus Club for the DIY, it's easy, just don't break plastic tabs on blende | ||
| Dec 201083700 mi | Front passenger seat belt got twisted and stuck inside the retractor. Went to the junk yard, got another belt for free (got lucky) and replaced the belt. | ||
| May 201187420 miC $100 | Steering rack (rack & pinion) was leaking badly. Attempted to fix with 'Lucas oil Stop Leak' to no avail. Replaced steering rack with refurbished unit. Since car a V6, engine had to come out+ alignment+outer tie rod ends = expensive labor. Changed steering (rack & pinion) due to leaks on both sides (tried Lucas did not help). Also changed outer tie-rod ends and accessory belt due to cracking. Performed alignment after repairs of steering components. Parts $313 & labor $400. Changed headlights with like new from the junk yard, changed horn (old was not working) and replaced driver side seat-belt due to old was no longer retracting. All parts from the junk yard and DIY. | ||
| Oct 201191760 miC $8 | Replaced broken blender door, caused by heater core replacement, done last December (broke brittle plastic). Got part from the junk yard, removed dashboard and replaced blender door with help of a friend. Total cost - a half a pizza. | ||
| May 201295480 mi | Engine problem. Changed a spark plug and ignition coil (needed) and fuel injector (unneeded). Took 3 mechanics to tell me that I've low compression in cyl. 2. Was told need to take off head to see what's needed. Est. $900-1,200. Not worth it, driving as is. | ||
| Nov 2012100320 mi | Steering was making noise that you could hear and feel through the steering wheel when one was turning it since I bought the car. Sprayed silicone lube inside the boot by the firewall (there was some plastic part). Noise disappeared. | ||
| Jun 2013105400 miC $50 | Leaking oil was burning on the exhaust. Was informed by the mechanic that seal on the bottom of the engine come out. Mechanic was able to re-insert seal back with partial disassembly. Job took about 1hr. No more leaking oil. | ||
| Aug 2013107260 miC $370 | Radiator leak. Put a rad from NAPA ($210) + coolant ($40) + $120 for labor. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Aug 200974000 miUS $650 | Right Rear coil spring broken. Had to have both replaced. I have been told this is a problem with this year of Taurus and that Ford will do nothing about it. | ||
| Oct 201076000 miUS $240 | Switch for headlights did not work unless you wiggled it. Lights would go off by themselves. Clunking from rearend. Told that the Struts need to be replaced. They would do all 4 plus springs. I had the rear springs replace last year "they all have bad springs" Can not afford the $1300 for the repair. Told it is not a danger. | ||
| Sep 201182000 miUS $750 | Replaced rear struts to eliminate clunking. | ||
| Dec 201291000 miUS $1100 | Coolant leak from head gasket. Replaced gasket, water pump. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Nebraska, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2022 | |||
| Jun 2018196000 miUS $200 | alternator failed, would not charge battery | ||
| Aug 2018198000 miUS $50 | replaced front brake pads | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Apr 2008118000 miUS $375 | Broken springs, and issues with struts. | ||
| Sep 2009119000 miUS $400 | Broken coil spring. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2010118000 miUS $45 | Replaced seized left rear wheel cylinder and left rear brake line. | ||
| Jun 2014189000 miUS $110 | Head gasket replacement. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - May 2021 | |||
| Jun 201433000 miUS $220 | ECM sensor failed and replaced | ||
| Dec 201437000 miUS $1200 | Replaced sway bars - both sides. Timing belt gasket leaking. Replaced gasket, timing gear and water pump | ||
| Jun 201541000 miUS $330 | Brake cylinder replaced. Grind down rear drums. | ||
| Aug 201542400 miUS $1250 | new battery, AC compressor, drive belt idler pulley, drive belt | ||
| May 201648900 miUS $1100 | Rear struts | ||
| Jul 201876000 miUS $400 | spark plugs and wires | ||
| Jan 2021117000 miUS $2200 | Front struts and sway bars Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced Oil pan gasket failed. Pan replaced. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2013142000 miUS $69 | Lean long term fuel bank condition and cylinder misfires. Replaced upper and lower intake manifold, ingition coil, wires, sparkplugs, fuel injectors instrument cluster had short, kept blowing bulbs. Found used cluster online and replaced cluster | ||
| Aug 2013147000 miUS $250 | Crankcase pulley oil seal was leaking. | ||
| Nov 2013152000 miUS $159 | Removed ABS controller and sent to BBA for repair. Unit has not worked for three years. Replaced RR ABS wheel sensor | ||
| Apr 2015180000 miUS $60 | Replaced left front CV joint which was leaking grease | ||
| May 2015180700 miUS $350 | Replaced both wheel bearings as well as left front steering knuckle and front anti sway bar bushings | ||
| Sep 2015184000 mi | Vents blowing hot air with ax on max AC is working fine problem seems to be with blend door or auto climate control system | ||
| Feb 2016187000 miUS $500 | Replaced left front lower ball joint. Also tightened straps on gas tank. Replaced water pump belt | ||
| Mar 2016189000 miUS $100 | replace fuel filler tube | ||
| Jun 2016190000 miUS $31 | AC blend door stopped working so only hot air from heater core blew out. Had to replace blend door actuator and then clear error coded on EATC to fix problem Low beams don't work. High beams work and flash to pass work. Replaced multifunction switch but it did not solve problem. Possible short or bad relay | ||
| Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 2010134000 miUS $190 | Replaced cracked coolant reservoir and replaced cabin filter, oil filter, and oil change. | ||
| Mar 2011138000 miUS $230 | Front passenger side seat belt mechanism failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013128200 miUS $80 | AC doesn't hold charge, leaky compressor... | ||
| Oct 2014155000 miUS $244 | Washer fluid system Cooling system | ||
| Apr 2016156000 miUS $46 | Selling car. Did not repair tie rods. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States Sep 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 201026000 miUS $250 | Door lock would not operate via remote due to failed lock ACTUATOR assembly; replaced with new. | ||
| Jan 201130200 miUS $600 | Car would not start; intermittent; only when trying to start warm engine and not all the time. Diagnosed as bad fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010155000 miUS $300 | AC compressor froze up, replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt since it broke when AC froze. | ||
| Jan 2011158000 miUS $800 | Car was leaking water. Needed the timing chain cover, radiator and holding tank replaced. Still need to flush the heater core to get heat. :-( | ||
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Nov 201193500 miUS $778 | Pan gasket needed replaced, sway bar links, right front ball joint, left outer tie rod end, coil packs and plug wires | ||
| Oct 2012100000 miUS $140 | replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Nov 2012100500 miUS $326 | replaced fuel pump and fuel filter | ||
| Nov 2013106900 miUS $650 | O2 sensor coil spring and associated parts | ||
| Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 2008108000 miUS $400 | Engine coolant temperature sensor not working correctly, meaning the coolant valve wasn't opening properly. This led to pressure blowing a hole in the coolant reservoir and all coolant leaking out. | ||
| Sep 2008112000 miUS $9 | Replaced gas cap. | ||
| Oct 2009122000 miUS $750 | Coolant leak in multiple places. Sigh. Timing belt repair. | ||
| Aug 2011131000 miUS $100 | Cracked vacuum hose was causing car to sputter at idle. Replaced vacuum hose. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Mar 201144000 miUS $400 | bad engine camshaft synchronizer | ||
| Ford Taurus in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011131000 miUS $280 | Needed new tie rods | ||
| Ford Taurus in Kentucky, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010105000 miUS $1300 | Intake was laid on top of a wiring harness when the Taurus was built in June 2001. Eight years later, grinding and crushing of the intake exposed the wires to bare metal, causing many serious problems with the powertrain. Took mechanic 8+ hours to find. Blown head gasket(s) discovered in early November of 2009. A very slow leak, but significant enough to allow exhaust to back into the cooling system and clog the heater core, as well as reduce power and gas mileage. | ||
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015178000 miUS $550 | front struts replaced | ||
| Jul 2015178200 miUS $249 | starter replaced | ||
| May 2016182300 miUS $70 | replaced ignition coil | ||
2001 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| May 2009107000 miUS $1000 | Had to replace Bosch control module for ABS Brake system. | ||
| Aug 2009110000 miUS $75 | HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN CONVERTER AND UNDERBODY CAME LOOSE - WELDS FAILED. REPLACED WITH SHEET METAL SCREWS. | ||
| Mar 2010116000 miUS $60 | Car has 116,000 miles and requires replacement of rear struts and springs (rusted through). Estimated cost is $1,300.00. Will live with problem for now. | ||
| May 2010118000 miUS $778 | Finally replaced rear springs and struts. One spring was broken in multiple places. This is a widespread problem with 2001 Taurus/Sable models. OEM springs are inferior, most likely sourced in China by Ford. | ||
| Jun 2010118000 mi | The AC compressor and module malfunctioned. Over $1400.00 in quoted costs. Got rid of car. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Jun 200882000 miUS $600 | Main seal oil leak | ||
2001 Ford Taurus 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 2008138000 miUS $405 | Oxygen Sensor (P0401) failed. | ||
| Jan 2009139000 miUS $1549 | Check Engine Light came on (P0340) - cam sensor was faulty. The synchronizer was also replaced, as it was faulty. Left and right ball joints were near end of life. Wheels were alligned. Oil pan Gasket was leaking. Coolant reservoir was cracked. New Water Pump was installed because it was as cost effective as putting the old one back in. | ||
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