2001 Ford Taurus air bags problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while traveling an unknown speed, the drivers side and front passengers side air bags deployed without any warning. The contact mentioned that an unknown substance emitted from both air bags. The contact was able to merge the vehicle…”
filed Jan 23, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…”
filed Jan 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Taurus | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 Taurus | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 Taurus | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 21 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.