Five problems related to wiring 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.
Vehicle caught on fire unexpectedly when it was parked due to a short with the brake wiring harness. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
Consumer's vehicle was parked for approximately 15 hours when the vehicle caught on fire. The fire investigation indicated that the fire involved wiring and electrical components within the lower portion of the dashboard housing.
While parking wheels locked up, and smoke was coming from under dash/ and flames from under hood. Vehicle was totalled. No injuries. 2 days prior, vehicle had been at dealership for power steering repair.
Intermittent electrical problem, resulting in all electric accesories went out, found a lose wire in the starter.
While traveling at highway speeds consumer began to smell an odor/ saw white sparks, then flames. Vehicle was totaled. Injuries were sustained. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.