2001 Ford Taurus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
110 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Taurus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 110
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service actionTSB160068 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil sprin…16-0068 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-01 taurus, sable. *peTSB-14-0165 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Mercury/ford: front coil springs can fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high corrosion areas, move move past spring seat and contact rupture front tire, …TSB-14-0149 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 11, 2014
- Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Speed control cable is susceptible to damage and can disconnect during hood maintenance and also interfere with full throttle ret…CSP-13B04 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 21, 2013
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for s…CSP-08B01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2008
- Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt04208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt052212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power window concerns - service tip. *tt05227 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power lock concerns - service tip. *tt05224 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc05145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt18719 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt18614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH18471 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195. *tt18411 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position. *eh04223 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 15, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp mil and diagnostic trouble codes dtcs p0172 p0175. *eh041712 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor failu…031506 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 mo…17358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Front coil spring extended warranty coverage. Customer satisfaction program 04m04.04M04 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may inc…04111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt17899 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. Certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warrant…02M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine. *tt17703 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Autolocks and (rke) remote keyless entry inoperative. *tt17681 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may include r…03223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips. *tt0415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt17094 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Clunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration. *tt16982 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003. *tt03123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy with diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400, p1401. *tt *jb0361 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt *jb16710 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Ax4s transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition. *tt *jb16678 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Grunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position. *tt0325 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401, or runs rough, lacks power,…0322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door. *tt02236 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Headliner grab handles loosen. *tt16315 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ16190 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator l amp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes p0172/p0175, harsh transmission engagements when cold …16058 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) will not cycle the ai conditioner compressor when the floor mode is selected. *tt15889 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding a water leak condition at the cowl area of the vehicle. *tt15873 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l ffv engine may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes p0172/p0175. *tt15854 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with an ax4n/4f50n transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt15820 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Subject regarding shudder while in reverse. *yh15559 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles with 3.0l 2v and 3.0l ffv engines may exhibit spark knock during light accelerator tip in or heavy acceleration. *tt15481 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position. *tt15392 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park. *tt15370 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Engine oil leak at the oil filter mounting surface. *tt01204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to 10/5/2000 equipped with the 3.0l 24-valve duratec engine may exhibit cold engine long crank/hand start, transmission shudder/vibration, harsh downshift…01191 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehiclesmay exhibit an intermittent sticking/binding ignition key lock cylinder at or near the start position. *jg15280 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some flexible fuel vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose erratic fuel gauge. *tt15252 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information on pre delivery temporary fast idle. *tt15239 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Certain 2001 model year taurus and sable vehicle - improper ethylene glycol concentration. *nlm010901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to june 8, 2001 may exhibit a cold engine rough idle and / or a malfunction indicator lamp light with diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0174, p1132, and p1…15139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Subject regarding rough idle and / or check engine lamp on. *tt15139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Information regarding rough idle and check engine lamp on. *yh15139 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with a ax4n / 4f50n transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt15059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Field action regarding engine strategy r11 calibration for flexible fuel vehicles. *tt01E15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 28, 2001
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt01124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag light on with a diagnostic code c1946 (driver seat track position sensor circuit malfunction) stored in memory. *tt15016 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Emission recall for vehicles with a powertrain control module (pcm) which was inadvertently programmed with software that cuases the vehicle to operate using the gasoline default v…E1E15 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with ax4n or 4f50n transaxle may exhibit a fluid leak from the main control cover area. *tt14911 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- Subject regarding ax4n transaxle diagnostic pint point test c3 error. *tt14920 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags built prior to june 1, 2001 may exhibit an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 and / or b1998 (open / high resistance …14812 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle. The odor may be noticed upon initial startup after hot soak. This condition produces a fuel odor…0143 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- This bulletin states that certain vehicles' powertrain control module (pcm) require a final drive ratio (not axle ratio) and tire revolution per mile information during a pcm repla…14074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Special service instruction for ax4n transaxle inspection / replacement on certain 2001 model year vehicles. *tt01T01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips. *tt0125 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 5, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with seat side air bags may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 or b1998 (open / resistance in the driver / pa…14666 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications erro…14579 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations. *jb14584 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the weathership header. *tt00263 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 22, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0l 2-valve engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy acceleration with 87 octane gasoline. *tt00255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communication…14533 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles with power seats built after november 28th, 2000 will not be equipped with plastic seat track trim covers installed on the front inboard side of the seat track. The i…14530 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2000
- On some vehicles, the exhaust pipe contacts the rear control arm resulting in buzzing, groaning and / or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle. *jb00204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 2, 2000
- Vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications error) st…14579 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, mostly transmission related, stored in memory. The tcil lamp will also flash. *t…14427 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Information used to service ax4n transaxle equipped vehicles exhibiting shudder during 3-4 shift. *tt14220 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000