Three problems related to transmission noise 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.
Consumer complained about transmission problems. While driving transmission shook since February, 2004. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that it had a problem, and kept vehicle for 4 days. When consumer received vehicle back she was told that they replaced the computer piston because it was stuck. Also, had problems wit the windows. They made a weird noise. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they just realigned the windows.
While driving 35 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection, where mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
While traveling on the highway the transmission stalled and made a loud grinding noise.