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MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 26 -27 HWY
Horsepower
155 -200
Seats
5 -8
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Barbara G
Outstanding Ford year after year.
The performance has been exceptional as its reliability has been. Featured in this model is a wonderful radio that offers am and FM selections with great volume.
accountCircle Walter J
Ford Taurus 2001. A car that keeps on going!
So far we have had no problems with the car. It runs very well and gets great gas mileage. The ac works great as well as the CD player. We couldn't be happier without 2001 Ford Taurus sees. If I can say anything negative about the car it would be that we haven't driven it more. Really I can say enough good hints about this car!
accountCircle Austin H
My baby maroon in, comfortable gray cloth seats, a heater that works.
My Ford is 18 yrs. Old. I have replaced the front struts, brakes. Rotors. Also replaced the back struts. My Ford is my baby. She gets an oil change every 3000 mi. As well as plugs she has 4 brand new tires on her and she drives like a Cadillac. Get a wash and wax at least twice a month.
accountCircle Clem V
Best car I have ever owned!
I bought this car used in 2014. It is had virtually no problems and never needs a tune-up--just the oil and filters changed every 6 months. It always starts. It has both a CD and a radio; however, it is not loaded with features not needed in a car. The gas mileage is great and it looks cool.
accountCircle Holly C
Green. Beige plush interior. Spacious trunk. Safe. Radio with cassette player.
My car is wonderful! I have had the car for a little under seven months and I am so pleased! The only issues I have experienced so far are electrical, mainly the door sensors and lights, but as it is an older model this is only to be expected. The car is equipped with adjustable pedals, which I find very convenient as I am not very tall and am uncomfortable with sitting too close to the wheel. The car drives very smooth, is very sturdy and reliable. The only other issue I face is that she is a little bit of a gas guzzler, but this does not pale in comparison to how comfortable and safe I feel operating it. This is the second car I have owned and by far the best despite it being older and a little more loved! I was a little skeptical purchasing a Ford model at first mostly because of past recalls. I am the type of person to stick to specific brand or manufacturer for purposes of comfort and security. I am also typically inclined to purchase larger vehicles for safety purposes because I am very small, and feel unsafe in tinier vehicles that are typically not built with much bulk. This car feels very secure to the ground, and I feel that if I got into an accident that I would be entirely safe. Another feature that I enjoy is how open my vehicle is. There is so much room! There is even an optional middle seat in the front. Overall, I am very satisfied with my vehicle.
accountCircle ROBERT E
Stylish appearance, great performance! Easy to drive, lots of room inside !
Love my car (actually Mercury Sable Wagon; Mercury was not mentioned in list). Comfortable, easy to drive, great performance. Only real fault I have right now is an emissions control device that failed; only way to replace part is to partially disassemble engine to get at part ($80 part, 16+ hours labor at prevailing rate)
accountCircle Valerie H
It is huge inside. It is reliable. It is a fun car to drive.
I love my SUV. I have room for everything and everyone. The pick up on the highway is awesome. It is really reliable in icy conditions and can get me out of the stormiest conditions. My family and I would never be without out SUV.
accountCircle Betty E
It is good and easy to drive and has a good mileage
Small and it easy for an 92 year to get in and drive

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Summer L
Very good mileage and drives smooth. Great for seating lots of passengers.
I like that my car has a tape where you can play music off your phone. I also like that it is great on gas. I do not like that the gas gauge does not work.
accountCircle Stephanie H
It's not worth spending money on, because it has no special features
I don't like anything about it. It's ugly. It has a slow startup.
accountCircle Scott H
Used car hassles. The pros and cons of used vehicles.
My car only has 130,000 miles. My Ford Taurus has had Tranny line leaks. I also had to replace the starter, fuel pump, and head gasket. The AC compressor broke and damaged my serpentine belt. It is good on gas and has a nice factory radio. It has decent acceleration
accountCircle Candise M
It's not reliable and has major transmission problems too.
We do not like it at all. The power steering pump is out and it's hard to turn the wheels. The radio doesn't play very loud and can not connect to bluetooth. It doesn't have very comfortable seats. The way you get in is at a weird angle.
accountCircle Selina C
Sucky Taurus: car that's always messing up.
Engine sucks have fixed so much already and yet still not fixed tires go flat easily starter has went out to many times to count.
accountCircle Casey L
Terrible old car that's still getting by.
There isn't enough room inside the car for bigger people, it runs fine, easy to work on, its half reliable, only has basic features, heat doesn't work in it, has bad ball joints needs new tires very often, hubcaps are loose and missing some bolts. Paint is scratched up.
accountCircle Courtney G
Lasted a long time with minimal maintenance.
Traction control went out. Exterior is in bad condition. Sound system is bad. It gets me where I need to go though.
accountCircle Mandy B
Fords are great reliable vehicles.
My Ford its old and run down. It needs a lot of work and I don't have money to put into it right now. Its a Ford vehicle and its red in color.

Ford Taurus Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
155 HP 23-23 MPG 5-6 Seats
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SES
155-200 HP 23-23 MPG 5-8 Seats
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SE
155-200 HP 22-22 MPG 5-8 Seats
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SEL
200 HP 23-23 MPG 5-8 Seats
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2001 Ford Taurus Owner Reviews

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5 stars 23%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 30%
2 stars 6%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Walter J on March 27, 2021
Ford Taurus 2001. A car that keeps on going!
So far we have had no problems with the car. It runs very well and gets great gas mileage. The ac works great as well as the CD player. We couldn't be happier without 2001 Ford Taurus sees. If I can say anything negative about the car it would be that we haven't driven it more. Really I can say enough good hints about this car!
accountCircle Brad H on March 24, 2021
It looks good and I am proud to own it.
The comfort, looks, dependability. It is like a luxury car. There is nothing I really dislike--one lock doesn't pop up and has to be manually lifted.

Ranks #8 Large Cars by Owners

The 2001 Ford Taurus has an average owner rating of 3.75 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 13 other Large Cars.

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Ranks #4 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Ford Taurus has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #4 of 13 other Large Cars.

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Is The 2001 Ford Taurus A Good Car?

Yes my 2001 ford Taurus is a good reliable vehicle its not in the best of shape but it runs good and gets my family and I were we need to go
Isabella M.
Yes love my car. I would buy out over and over but my kids don't like it even though my whole family of 6 can fit in there.
Kelsey A.
If I had to purchase my car again, knowing what I know after more than five years of ownership I probably would. The car has been reliable without the need for excessive maintenance costs.
DARLENE J.
Yes, it is a very good vehicle. It gets me from place to place like I need it to. I drive it every day and it gets good gas mileage
Rachel R.
Yes, it has been a dependable vehicle for years. However, it has recently developed a mysterious battery drainage problem (losing electrical charge).
Hans E.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Ford Taurus?

Yes my 2001 ford Taurus is reliable and dependable and has not caused me to many problems yet I have drove to Michigan City,Chicago,Bremen etc
Amanda W.
It is real reliable. Has long has I get the oil changed and keep it maintained it runs awesomely. I always make sure that I get the oil changed every 3 months.
Shannon C.
The car has been very reliable. I have never had an issue starting the engine when the temperature is below freezing.
Kim D.
It has been for quite a few years until recently. As mentioned in previous answer, the battery has been mysteriously losing charge and has defied accurate diagnosis.
Daniel J.

Is The 2001 Ford Taurus A Good Value?

I am currently leasing my 2001 ford Taurus for 3000 it will soon be paid off shorty and yes it is a great value and yes my car is well worth it
Julia S.
The Ford Taurus station wagon cost me 1,900 cash I've had it for 6 months. It's a good vehicle, it's a family car and good for long trips with the family
Tam Z.
$2857.00 I paid only $2000. Great value. Only had for about 13 months and put almost 10,000. And still running strong
Janet Y.
I believe I paid around 6k when I bought it. I believe that the car is a good value for being a non compact sedan.
Evelyn F.
I'm not sure what the value is for the 2001 Ford Taurus as I have never looked it up and have not really had a reason to look up its value.
Brian W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2001 Ford Taurus coolant temperature sensor location?

Answer: The 2001 Ford Taurus coolant temperature sensor is located at the top front of the engine near the distributor. The coolant temperature sensor, also known as the coolant temperature switch, is an engine...

What is the 2001 Ford Taurus 3.0 Camshaft position sensor location?

Answer: You will find the 2001 Ford Taurus camshaft location sensor at the center line on the right side of the engine compartment. The sensor is located on the belt side of the engine, just at or below the valve cover...

What battery group size does the 2001 ford taurus use?

Answer: The 2001 Ford Taurus battery group size iS36R 650 CCA. Your battery will typically last between 3 to 5 years, but that can vary heavily depending on battery size, type of battery, weather conditions, and...

How much oil does the 2001 Ford Taurus take?

Answer: The 2001 Ford Taurus has a 3.0 L V6 engine that takeS5.5 quarts of oil with a filter. The type that it needs iS5W-20 Synthetic, it used to be 5W-30 but then Taurus changed the recommendation. Oil is used to not...

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Safety & Reliability

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