2001 Ford Taurus fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated there was an unknown fluid leaking excessively from the vehicle while parked. The dealer advised the transmission casing fractured, causing the spillage. The dealer advised the failure caused all of the transmission fluid to leak and…”
filed Jul 15, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle suddenly stalled when the contact was pulling out of her driveway. The vehicle was examined by a local mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump melted inside of the gas tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure…”
filed Jul 27, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 19 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 14 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 18 | 1% |
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.