Constant Velocity Joint problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to constant velocity joint 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 Constant Velocity Joint problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2007

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. While driving 35 mph the driver's side coil spring failed. The mechanic replaced both coil springs, a damaged cv joint, a failed connector rod, and a damaged strut. The contact never received a safety recall notice, and didn't know if the repairs were performed with the previous owner per recall# 04v332000. The contact had the front brake pads repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

2 Constant Velocity Joint problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2002

Consumer states while driving the steering was off. When they check under the vehicle their was alot of oil and grease. The oil from the boot right front drive axle had leaked out. Nlm.




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