One problem related to driveshaft has 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.
Transmission would not change gears properly, causing vehicle to jerk. Once vehicle shifts into proper gear, there is a clunking noise present. Driver checked under vehicle, and oil was leaking. Dealer said trans axle was not lubricating wheel and driveshaft caused the noise.