Wheel Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel rim (two problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Taurus

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
3
Wheel Rim problems
2
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

The Wheel problem

As I was traveling the rear spring snapped and started to gouge into the tire and cut the tire on the top corner sidewall where the steel belts are now showing also heated up so fast that I was not able to take off the lug nuts of the tire to see what was wrong.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

While driving, consumer made a right turn and struck 2 vehicles. Upon inspection consumer noticed the rim had split which caused the tire to blow out. Right front rim and tire were affected.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The rear left wheel including the rim came off while in transit. The lugs: nuts that the rim in place were still intact. Lost control of the car, but able to come to a complete stop without any injuries. I am filing a complaint for faulty manufacturing.   Read details...


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