2001 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 515 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2001 Ford Taurus, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear coil” (46% of reports).
- 515suspension complaints
- 71,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $960typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear coil: mentioned in 238 of 515 complaints (46%)
- Spring broke: mentioned in 97 of 515 complaints (19%)
- Front springs: mentioned in 67 of 515 complaints (13%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 26 of 515 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2001 Ford Taurus at $960, and half of them between $640 and $1,400.
Based on 54 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 419 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 515 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Ford Taurus suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% | 42,079 |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% | 44,652 |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% | 109,020 |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% | 102,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% | 46,023 |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% | 147,500 |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 7 | 1% | 19,878 |
| 2004 Taurus | 10 | 3% | 104,500 |
| 2003 Taurus | 313 | 26% | 85,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 962 | 67% | 85,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 515 | 50% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 443 | 37% | 74,593 |
| 1999 Taurus | 180 | 21% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 59 | 11% | 83,501 |
| 1997 Taurus | 28 | 4% | 96,500 |
| 1996 Taurus | 60 | 7% | 108,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 69 | 6% | 91,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
Risk: If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on august 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on january 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of february 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Since i've owned the car the transmission on the dash has been off meaning ... To put it in drive it has to say 1 st. On the dash reverse is where drive is or d. ... Yesterday i came to a stop sign and there was a huge thunk and i could not drive the car had froze then after messing with the shift…
My high beam light indicator is on but the low beams are on. When i push the switch to turn my high beams on they turn on but the light indicator turns off and when switch my high beams on my speedometer starts kinda working, otherwise it doesn't work at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving approximately 35 mph, a popping noise and a foul odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil springs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford Tauruss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 515 owner complaints about suspension for the 2001 Ford Taurus (50% of the 1,037 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Taurus suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2001 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $960 (half paid between $640 and $1,400), from 54 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2001 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “rear coil”, in 238 of 515 complaints, followed by “spring broke” (97).
Other 2001 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2001 Ford Taurus problems or suspension problems across all Taurus years.