Door Latch problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Five problems related to door latch 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 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2006

: the contact stated while preparing to back the vehicle out of the driveway, the child unbuckled the seat belt and was able to unlock the door. The contact stated the door alarm did not sound. As the vehicle was backed out and to the left at 5 mph, the 4 year old child was thrown out the rear right door. The child became pinned under the front right wheel of the vehicle, and sustained abrasions and swelling of the ankles, knees, and left thigh. The child was taken to the emergency room. A police report was taken. The manufacturer of the booster seat and vehicle were not notified.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2004

Driver's side and passenger 's side doors failed to lock and unlock when applied. Consumer contacted the dealer on more than one occasion about this problem. But the dealer had not fixed the vehicle at this time.

3 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2004

Rear doors won't stay closed. Consumer states that he had to tie the two door handles together to keep them closed.

4 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2003

Rear driver's side door latch. Door does not fully latch unless abnormal force is used to shut the door.

5 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

Both rear door and front pass. Door latch springs will not retract handle/latches. Passenger thinks they have closed door, but handle is up/out and door is not latched. Door flies open on a turn in road.


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