2001 Ford Taurus

2001 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,550 - $21,825

Original MSRP:
$17,356 - $20,118

2001 Ford Taurus Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 00V396
Number of Units Affected 495,000
Summary Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." The affected Expedition/Navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The F150 Owner Guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The Taurus/Sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having LATCH-compatible lower anchorages. In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy Owners will be provided with revised owner guide inserts providing the required information and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on Jan. 2, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Dates of Manufacture March 1999 - November 2000
Models Involved Expedition, Navigator, F-150, Taurus, Sable
Manufacturer Recall Number 00L11

2001 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

2001 Ford Taurus LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX $18,550 $17,356 $283 / Month*

2001 Ford Taurus SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $19,325 $17,868 $292 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE $20,480 $18,907 $308 / Month*

2001 Ford Taurus SES
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SES $20,340 $18,781 $306 / Month*

2001 Ford Taurus SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL $21,825 $20,118 $328 / Month*

2001 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LX SE SES SEL
City 14/hwy 20 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *E85 Ethanol*  
City 18/hwy 26 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 18/hwy 26 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *Gasoline*      
City 18/hwy 27 (3.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 18/hwy 27 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) *Gasoline*  
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
EXTERIOR Features
LX SE SES SEL
Automatic halogen headlamps      
Black pwr outside mirrors      
Black rocker panel moldings
Clearcoat paint
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings  
Color-keyed fascia
Color-keyed flush-mounted door handles
Color-keyed pwr outside mirrors    
Color-keyed pwr/heated outside mirrors      
Flip-up tailgate glass w/gas cylinders assists      
Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers
Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers w/rear step pad      
Luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar, tie-downs      
Rear window wiper/washer      
Solar-tinted windows
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
LX SE SES SEL
13.5 ounce color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest
5-passenger seating    
6-disc CD changer      
6-passenger seating  
60/40 split fold-down rear seat  
Air conditioning  
Air conditioning w/electronic automatic temperature control      
Ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights
Center console w/cupholders, cassette storage
Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition
Chrome finish door handles
Cloth seating surfaces
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors    
Color-keyed 4-spoke soft feel steering wheel  
Day/night rearview mirror
Decklid provisions for tie down in latch
Delayed automatic on/off dome lamp
Digital clock w/dimming feature
Dual auxiliary pwr points
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/secondary visor    
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/(4) speakers
Fixed rear seatback    
Fixed whip antenna
Front ashtray
Front bench seat w/dual recliners, flip/fold center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints  
Front reclining bucket seats w/center armrest, storage console, map pockets, 2-way head restraints    
Full logic cassette    
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 110 MPH elect speedometer
Integrated control panel w/radio/climate/clock controls
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel      
Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/automatic settings      
Light group-inc: map, dual-beam reading & dome  
Load floor tie downs      
Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment
Pwr 6-way driver seat    
Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls
Pwr mast antenna      
Pwr windows w/illum controls, lock out switch, driver-side express down
Rear seat floor heat ducts
Rear window defroster
Remote decklid release
Remote keyless entry  
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (coded key)
Security anti-theft system      
Single disc CD player      
Speed control  
Tilt steering column
Trunk grocery bag hooks
Under-floor/right-rear quarter storage compartment      
Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel
MECHANICAL Features
LX SE SES SEL
130-amp alternator
16" 5-spoke machined aluminum wheels      
16" 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels    
18 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine  
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock braking system    
58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver
Engine block heater *STD & only available in Twin Cities Region*
Front stabilizer bar
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bar      
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
Gas hood assists
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Independent quadralink rear suspension w/struts
Independent short/long arm rear suspension-inc: gas shocks, progressive-rate springs      
Locking wheel covers      
Mini spare tire
P215/60R16 all-season SBR tires
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes      
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist
Transmission oil cooler
SAFETY Features
LX SE SES SEL
Child-safety rear door locks
Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Emergency inside trunk release
Front center lap belt  
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings
Rear center lap/shoulder safety belts
Safety belt pretensioners

2001 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX SE SES SEL
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT W/MANUAL LUMBAR      
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT W/MANUAL LUMBAR (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, 53C LX Plus Group)      
60/40 SPLIT-FOLD REAR SEAT      
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL    
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Brakes)      
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 85A Special Value Group)      
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM    
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CREDIT (REQ: Northern States Region) *CREDIT*      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/SINGLE IN-DASH CD PLAYER -inc: (4) speakers      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/SINGLE IN-DASH CD PLAYER -inc:(4)speakers      
FRONT FLOOR MATS
HEATED MIRRORS      
HEATED MIRRORS (REQ: 85A SES Group)      
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL (REQ: NE Region, J_ Leather Seating)    
LX PLUS GROUP -inc: 16" 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels, AM/FM stereo w/cassette, remote keyless entry, speed control (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3C Regional Order Code) *NET*      
MACH PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM      
PREMIUM AUDIO GROUP -inc: AM/FM stereo, cassette,MACH audio system, 6-disc CD changer (REQ: 85A SES Group, 96W Wagon Group) *NET*      
PREMIUM AUDIO GROUP -inc: AM/FM stereo, cassette,MACH audio system, 6-disc CD changer *NET*      
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS    
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat)      
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (REQ: 53C LX Plus Group)      
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS CREDIT (REQ: Southern States Region) *CREDIT*      
PWR DRIVER SEAT CREDIT (REQ: Southern States Region) *CREDIT*      
PWR MOONROOF    
PWR MOONROOF CREDIT (REQ: Northern States Region, 99U Engine) *CREDIT*      
PWR PASSENGER SEAT (REQ: J_ Leather Seating, 61B Side Airbags)      
REAR FLOOR MATS
REAR SPOILER (REQ: 186 5-Passenger Seating)    
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53C LX Plus Group)      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53D SES Plus Group)      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53E SEL Group)      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 53F SES Wagon Plus Group)      
SEL GROUP -inc: 5-passenger seating w/floor console/shifter, adjustable pedals, MACH stereo (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3B Regional Order Code) *NET*      
SES GROUP -inc: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system, dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/secondary visors, pwr driver seat, single CD player (REQ: 96W Wagon Group) *Replaces STD Cassette*      
SES PLUS GROUP -inc: 3.0L 24-valve V6 engine, adjustable pedals,5-passenger seating w/floor console/shifter (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3A Regional Order Code) *NET*      
SES WAGON PLUS GROUP -inc: 3.0L 24-valve V6 engine, adjustable pedals (REQ: CA, HI, ORLA Region, B3D Regional Order Code, 85A SES Group) *NET*      
SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS  
SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS (REQ: K_ SE Cloth Seats)      
WAGON GROUP -inc: cargo area cover, rear facing seat *NET*      
EMISSIONS Options
LX SE SES SEL
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-NORTHEAST STATES/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
LX SE SES SEL
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)      
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE -inc: 3.98 axle ratio    
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN ENGINE (STD)  
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE -inc: stainless steel fuel lines, composite fuel rail, alcohol-compatible 25lb/hr fuel injectors *GROSS*  
FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*  
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
LX SE SES SEL
PRICED DORA
PAINT Options
LX SE SES SEL
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)
REGION Options
LX SE SES SEL
CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ORLANDO REGION
NATIONAL REGION
NORTHEAST REGION  
NORTHERN STATES REGION -inc: Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Kansas City, Northwest, Twin Cities    
SOUTHERN STATES REGION -inc: Pittsburgh, Southwest, Atlanta, Denver, Memphis    
SEAT TYPE Options
LX SE SES SEL
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
LEATHER SEATING CREDIT (REQ: NE Region, J_ Leather Seating) *DISCOUNT*    
LEATHER SEATING CREDIT (REQ: NE, CA, HI, ORLA or Southern States Region & J_ Leather Seating) *DISCOUNT*      
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES      
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (REQ: 85A SES Group) (w/NE Region-inc: 524 leather-wrapped steering wheel)      
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (REQ: NE, CA, HI, ORLA or Southern States Region) (w/NE Region REQ: B3N Regional Order Code) (w /CA, HI, ORLA, Southern States Region REQ: 99U Engine) (w/NE Region-inc: 524 Leather-wrapped steering wheel) *GROSS*      
REGIONAL ORDER CODE  
SE CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 61B Side Airbags)      
SE CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)  
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
LX SE SES SEL
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: floor console, floor shifter *Deletes STD center seating console & column shifter*    
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: storage console, column shifter (STD)    
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center console, column shifter    
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center console, column shifter (STD)  
TIRES Options
LX SE SES SEL
P215/60R16 ALL-SEASON SBR TIRES (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
LX SE SES SEL
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

2001 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX SE SES SEL
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX SE SES SEL
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) N/A 38.3 N/A N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) N/A 81.3 N/A N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) N/A 38.8 N/A N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) N/A N/A N/A
Trunk Volume (ft) 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
Engine
LX SE SES SEL
Displacement 3.0L/181 3.0L/181 3.0L/181 3.0L/182
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 200 @ 5650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 200 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
LX SE SES SEL
Height, Overall (in) 57.8 57.8 57.8 57.8
Length, Overall (in) 197.6 197.6 197.6 197.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Fuel Tank
LX SE SES SEL
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
LX SE SES SEL
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7
Suspension
LX SE SES SEL
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX SE SES SEL
Front Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Transmission
LX SE SES SEL
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX SE SES SEL
Front Head Room (in) 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 104.7 104.7 104.7 104.7
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 38.1 38.1 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6
Weight Information
LX SE SES SEL
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3326 3355 3392 3408

2001 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings
Rear center lap/shoulder safety belts
Safety belt pretensioners
Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position
Child-safety rear door locks
Emergency inside trunk release
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front center lap belt
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A