2001 Ford Taurus steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contacted stated that the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance when the mechanic informed him that the front suspension had failed and there was a leak in the power steering pump. The vehicle was repaired for the front rotors, brakes, and…”
filed Mar 2, 2011
“I bought my 2001 ford taurus used, in 2004 it has been a good car until 2008 when it started shaking in the front end. I took it to the mechanic and they told me it was a rack and pinion, so I had that replaced and paid through the nose. The car was still shaking, I took it back he said that I had…”
filed Jul 5, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 Taurus | 50 | 19% |
| 2014 Taurus | 64 | 28% |
| 2013 Taurus | 293 | 50% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 25 | 13% |
| 2010 Taurus | 41 | 20% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 35 | 20% |
| 2007 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
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.