2001 Ford Taurus latches/locks/linkages problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2001 Ford Taurus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 ford taurus door lock not latching during winter weather. Very serious and scary safety issue, very much so when their is ice and snow on the roads. Attending work and appointments is mandatory. Holding the door shut while driving is not acceptable. After minimal research online I have found…”
filed Apr 11, 2013
“Vehicle doors will not latch when the temperature drops below 30 degrees. This has been an ongoing problem and well is reported throughout many model years for ford taurus. It is a dangerous defect that needs to be addressed. *tr”
filed Nov 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Taurus | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 Taurus | 5 | 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.