general problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Seven problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Taurus.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2015

Wreck into a tree, from sliding on ice - no airbag deployment.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2013

I was attempting to make a left unto the street, and another vehicle came speeding down the road and didn't blow her horn or slow down when she saw me, and collided into my vehicle. The impact of the other vehicle pushed my car out into the middle of he street. I had my seat belt on. I had passenger in car with me. They had there seatbelt on too. Neither air bags opened. After the accident, I had to go to miss work because my back was hurting so bad. The very next day I got a ride to the emergency room because my back was hurting so severely. The dr. Diagnosed me with chronic back pain which was due from accident. I was prescribed 2 types of medication to take, and dr. Said I may have to see a specialist if no improvement. I have dr report and accident report upon request. I am still in pain.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2012

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 30 mph when her vehicle was crashed into from the front driver's side and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver sustained minor contusions and bruising. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2003

Vehicle was in a head on collision, and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Driver impacted the steering wheel.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2002

I was involved in a two vehicle accident. A vehicle pulled out in front of me and I struck his right side with my front. Neither front airbag deployed. Dt.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2002

On I-24 east bound, raining, about 65 mph, pulled into left lane to pass slower vehicle, car hydroplaned and lost complete control of vehicle, hit head on into guardrail - neither drivers nor passengers airbags deployed (battery still had power after collision), went backwards down the interstate on the shoulder causing car to be a complete loss. Car: 2001 blue Ford Taurus ses - purchased: 01/21/2002 loss: 01/23/2002. (tiresize: 16 inch).

7 Air Bag problem

Consumer stated while traveling at at normal speeds tried "to avoid hitting a deer, consumer slammed foot on brake pedal, foot got stuck between the gas pedal and brake pedal, lost control and hit a mail box. Vehicle was air borne, landing in a neighbor's yard. None of the vehicles air bags deployed.




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