2001 Ford Taurus tires problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle had cooper tires, line dean alpha, dot 3dx8dk30707, size p215-60-r16. The contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle began abnormally vibrating followed by a loud, unusual noise. The contact discovered that the front passenger tire had blown…”
filed Aug 23, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns goodyear assurance comfort p195/60/r15 tires. The contact experienced tread separation just after 40,000 miles. The contact purchased the same tire for a 2001 ford taurus and a 2001 ford focus. Both the vehicle dealer and tire store stated that the problem was tread separation…”
filed Apr 28, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Taurus | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Taurus | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 38 | 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.