Rear were too massive a job to change remove rear interior deck to get to strut. Yes Review Date: 25th May, 2007 Faults: Not too many problems really, theirs a faint clunking sound in the front of the car. Some dummy lights won't shut off like the door open light. Cruise control lights on steering wheel don't work. I have enjoyed owning it for the past 6 years and putting over 50,000 miles on it.
If you're reading this and currently thinking about buying a 2001 Taurus, you probably shouldn't be surprised if it's starting to have issues. General Comments: This is an excellent car. Spare tire submerged in water, causing trunk floor to flood, pushing flooding through backseat into bench part of seat and floor. By performing all of my own repairs, I have saved an extensive amount of money on this car - but this truly is a great car, and I would have ponied up the money to have it repaired if I was not capable of doing so. Several made well over 200,000 miles and one old trooper was traded still running for another Ford at 325,000 miles. General Comments: For the first year I owned the car, it ran terrifically. For this square-off, we've gathered three prime examples of the domestic-family-sedan state of the art.
The recall began on May 26, 2016. We have generally bought our Fords new. Model year 2001 Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2006 Most recent year of ownership 2006 Engine and transmission 3. Highly recommend for a commuter, or just a family car. Replaced plugs, coil and wires. Local Ford mechanics cannot find the problem nor duplicate it.
Now, 5 years later, engine leaks oil. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc. Thus far I have just been using a try under the area of the leak, which would make quite a mess if I didn't do that. Really nothing out of the ordinary - all of these problems are common with this car; with the exception of routine maintenance, this car is rather low maintenance and all of these problems I have managed to fix myself. Engine light turns on for no reason. Eventually found service did not include new coolant.
Yes Review Date: 14th September, 2009 I'm impressed with this review. Replaced both front wheel bearings due to this irritating squeal they had developed. Coolant reservoir cracked and had to be replaced. Model year 2001 Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2008 Most recent year of ownership 2009 Engine and transmission Automatic Distance when acquired 76000 miles Most recent distance 90500 miles Previous car Ford Taurus Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Very spacious car, big back seat, lots of leg room front and back seat. Its handling, while suitably smooth and comfortable, delivers a sporting crispness that will satisfy even the aspiring Formula 1 driver in the family.
The cabin is functional and attractive, with controls that are straightforward and easy to use. I took it to a mechanic I trust and found that the rear brakes were very worn and one of the wheel bearing was failing - hence the growling. I am not sure of the misfortunes others on these review boards have had with the late model Taurus because this has been by far the best vehicle I have owned to date. Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2006 Engine and transmission 3. While not as overtly outre as the previous generation, the current Taurus remains a styling leader, sleek, fresh and contemporary, confidently leading the way to Ford's future.
Not fun in the South! Water collecting in trunk where spare tire sits. All four door panels have started to come apart the vinyl fabric inserts have started to peel away from the panel due to the summer heat. Replaced plugs did it again. It is unfortunately underpowered with the 3. Both of its powertrains deliver vigorous response. Units Affected 49635 Welcome to the heartland.
Dealer discounted price and I used my repair shop to fix leak. Now we do not get much warm air out of the heater. General Comments: Bought this car because it seemed nice and was low mileage at a very reasonable price. The paint on the rest of the car is perfect. Model year 2001 Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2003 Most recent year of ownership 2009 Engine and transmission 3. As for normal driving, when the car was good, it was good. Have had to boil system out four times, replaced the heads once.