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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  Nothing Special - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By PJM721 - April 2 - 10:00 am

  Basically, no difference in the 2001 Taurus & 1999 Taurus. Same ride, almost the same look but for a respectable price.

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  Reliable Thing- Still - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By ChampionDriver01 - April 1 - 4:09 pm

  My Taurus hit 100,000 miles today. It lasted that long. Everything from my last review still applies. I now have another problem to deal with. My low coolant light pops on about once a week. I will turn off the car, and it will not come on (with coolant tank full). My mileage went from 23 to approximately 24.3. The seat quality is still immaculate. I hit a pothole and it put a flat spot in the wheel. My front headlight is still fogged up. I have a good feeling that in 3 years this car will go to my son. Until then or until it dies, my Taurus for me. I will report back at 120-130K. Cant wait until the Five Hundred and Freestyle change to Taurus and Taurus X.

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  Relible Thing - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By ChampionDriver01 - December 25 - 5:04 pm

  This Taurus is SO better than the late 90s Eclipse one. Had a 99 and it was a lemon. This Taurus is great. At roughly 65K, everything started going. First, my car had been running for 10 minutes, and heard a clunking noise. My rear- right wheel was hot. I called the dealer and they said to refuel with a different gas (huh?) but helped. The next week, the air bag sensor was trashed. I thought about trading the Taurus in for a Freestyle but didnt. THEN, a hose in the engine had shredded its seal, and that was OK, but was stranded at the dealer for 5 days because they didnt have the part. Finally, the front headlight is fogged. But this is the best car I have ever owned. Fords only for me forever!

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  Not so impressed - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By Michael S. - December 11 - 4:24 pm

  Ive had the car since it was new - a little over 5 years. Last 18 months, the maintenance has been expensive. It gets serviced by the dealer or a national reliable chain, but the transmission died today, last year it was the transaxle seals. If there is good news, Im running out of things to replace on this car.

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  I should have kept my Dakota Sport 4x4 - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By Dallas - October 5 - 4:55 pm

  I bought my 01 Ford in 04. But within 20 thousand miles I had to put a brand new a/c in it. This vehicle loves to drink gas. The brakes are lousy. I have a 95 base model S-10 and the brakes are better on that truck. Its acceleration is like telling a donkey to "mush!". I wish I would have bought a Corolla because they are more reliable, better on gas and a better sound system. The sound system seriously lacks. Im 22 and I feel like Im a 38 year old with three kids driving that car. Ford needs to focus on making their vehicles better. I wouldnt recommend a Taurus to my worst enemy. Did I mention it was boring?

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  2001 SES DOHC - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By J - July 18 - 7:41 pm

  Had some recalls to deal with and some problems with the engine making unusual sounds. Not a car I would buy again. Has a lot of cargo area though.

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  Good Value - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By mike erickson - June 19 - 11:02 pm

  This car has given great value. It was purchased and used initially as a sales car but soon became the family car due to a job change that supplied a business car. The Duratech engine [24 valve] is an excellent power plant but the transmission lacks some responsiveness to the power. The new 2006 cars with this motor have a 6 speed available which may have helped. I would not hesitate to recommend the car to anyone even with its minor faults. I have performed maintenance as directed in the manual and kept good tires on the car and havent had to replace any suspension components including brakes in 125,000 miles of 4 season driving in the upper Midwest.

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  My Black Beauty - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By bluologist - May 15 - 5:21 pm

  I purchased my 2001 Taurus used in 2004 and for a year now I have had no major problems with my car. Very quiet ride and safe. I do a lot of traveling and I give it three thumbs up.

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  2001 SELTaurus - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By E Gossett - May 2 - 7:18 pm

  I was very pleased with this car until I had problems with the transmission. With only 31K, A small $4.00 bearing broke apart damaging the entire transmission resulting in $2500.00 in repairs. The transmission shop stated that they had other Tauruss with transmission problems for this particular year. This car has a nice appealing body style, however the curved door at the door handle dents easily when hit from other car doors. I mailed Ford Motor company a letter and asked for a response about my transmission problem, but they never did. Ford Motor company in my view, doesnt care about the value of their customers. I do not trust Ford Motor company, nor will I buy a Ford car again.

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  Poor quality car - 2001 Ford Taurus
  By Gigi Kent - April 21 - 7:38 pm

  If you havent bought one yet, dont.