Four problems related to engine cooling system 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.
Repeated expensive repairs required to replace blower motor control and blower fan due to leak in rh cowling. Had to install brain hat.
While operating my 2001 Ford Taurus ses, the vehicle overheated with no warning (low coolant light did not illuminate). I was able to pull the vehicle off the interstate with much difficulty under no power. Upon inspecting the engine, found several cracks in the radiator overflow (plastic) reservoir. Was able to get the vehicle running again after adding coolant. I was able to get the car home, but overheated on the way 3 times. I ordered a new reservoir from Ford for $103. 00 and will install it myself once it arrives.
I started hearing a noise in the engine, particularly when accelerating or idling. This started on wed. , 11/10 and I took it to the dealer 11/17. I was told that the air conditioner compressor had fallen apart, that the belts were barely holding it on, and since I am 10 months out of warranty, it will be $1200 to repair. After checking with a mechanic that we use to maintain other vehicles, we found that this was a reasonable price so we authorized the repair by the dealer. However, they were unable to tell me how this could happen to a 3+ year old car with 32000 miles on it. I was told that if I continued to drive the car, the compressor could fall out at any time and I would be unable to drive the vehicle.
Constant water leak on drivers side floor, anytime it rains or is washed. Brought back to dealer several times without results. Coolant leak, air bag sensor comes on occasionaly.