Overview & Reviews

After the 2000 redesign, updates are minor. A Lower Anchor and Tether for Children (LATCH) is now standard on all models. LATCH is an anchoring system for child safety seats. Also new is Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic, an increase in fuel tank capacity to 18 gallons, a six-disc CD changer standard on SES models, power locks standard on LX and an optional rear spoiler.

• Excellent value for the money, high level of safety, available as a sedan or a wagon.

• Rental car stigma, front seats lack comfort, no rear disc brakes on the sedan.

User Reviews:

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  Best Used Car I have Owned - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By TMINJ - June 1 - 7:30 am

  Bought this 01 SE in Feb 2008 with 103K Miles. Now have 140K Miles on it and it still runs excellent! Gas mileage is around 25 MPG and I am a little heavy with the right foot. I was always a little skeptical of buying a used car, but this one has proved me wrong. It was well serviced from the beginning and the only problem I had was the need to replace the front springs on the car at about 136K. Even with the miles on the car, it still runs great and is not burning any oil. I would highly recommend this vehicle for a daily commuter car. It is not a bundle of power, but it will run 65-70 all day long. I am commutting 100 miles per day and it has not let me down. Very well built car.

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  Update - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By 2bigfoot - May 3 - 11:00 am

  Did review at 220,000 miles and had few problems, mainly front brake rotors. No matter what brand they still seem to want to warp.This gives pulsation while braking. At almost 275,000 miles had to replace the serpentine belt and radiator hoses. Still getting 27 mpg. A friend of mine has a 2000 model and has had many more repairs than mine with only 120,000 miles.

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  A Duratec Taurus is the only one to own. - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By David - April 19 - 7:44 pm

  I purchased my 01 SES 24v in September of 02. I have had amazingly trouble-free miles (148k currently!). I upgraded the springs/struts (that was a personal choice), but other than that, nothing major has gone wrong. The key to these cars -- any car, for that matter -- is to perform maintenance on schedule religiously. I have reduced the transmission fluid interval to 20k, as these transmissions are a known weak spot. Around town, I drive this car with the transmission in Drive, not Overdrive, and that seems to have made a big difference in the performance of the transmission. The Duratec motor (24v DOHC) is far superior to the Vulcan (12v SOHC) in both performance and mpg.

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  Good Car For the Money - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By Taurus Owner Houston - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Overall the car has met our needs: husband, wife, 2 kids. We drive it all over town and some out of town trips as well. All of us fit comfotably in the car. The price was right. Nice family car. I do not regret the purchase.

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  My Super Taurus - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By taurus_1 - January 9 - 2:04 am

  I bought this car when it was 4 years old with 100,000 miles on it. After 3 years & 70,000 additional miles on it, its still going strong

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  Taurus SES - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By Feedguy - January 8 - 10:00 am

  Had the car two months. No issues yet. A little hard on gas. Otherwise Im happy with it. Still some original style.

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  I like mine - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By jrt68 - October 10 - 5:19 am

  I have had mine for nearly 4 years and havent put anything into it except a small sensor. It gets me between 25 to 29mpg. I like it and would like to get one of the new Tauruss.

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  Very nice ride - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By dutchess - June 19 - 11:19 am

  Ive owned a 96 model and loved it but I put almost 300,000 miles. That many miles on it before it went so I decided to get a an 01. Very nice ride comfort, rides real smooth and great handing. Nice family car or just a nice car for trips. Would buy an 08 in a minute

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  Better than my last car - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By pinkfloyd333 - June 2 - 2:00 am

  Ive only had this car for a few months, but I love it. The design is great, inside features are great, nice handling. It has great interior room, a trunk you can live in. I reccomend this car definately.

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  I am well pleased with this car - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By Tex - May 26 - 1:53 am

  I bought my 2001 Ford Taurus from the Budget rental fleet with 22,781 miles on it for $12,000 cash. At 123,167 miles I have never had to make a major repair and performed only basic maintenance. It has never let me down so it the by far most economical and dependable transportaion I have ever owned. The body and interior are in good condition and I fully expect to drive my Taurus to at least 200,000 miles. The cabin has more room than any in its class. I am tall with wide shoulders but I still feel comfortable in it. Ill be sorry to see this old girl go when the time comes.