Skip to main content

Used 2001 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
69 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example
4.75 out of 5 stars

120K and Like New

Championdriver01, 02/17/2008
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My Taurus hit 120K on Valentine's Day. I am now positive it will last to be given to my son in 1 1/2 years. I have only had 3 problems since new- a transaxle seal (88K), a trunk spring (64K), and a radiator hose (65K). I would buy Taurus again.

Report Abuse

2.75 out of 5 stars

Bought Used, Traded-in after 6.5 years

tt, 03/30/2009
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2001 Taurus SES used at 10K miles from a KS dealership. CARFAX reported car was a former rental in Hawaii. Had no probs until within last 2 yrs--the heater completely stopped working (bad heater core), the fuel gage shows max all the time, two light bulbs burned out behind the speedometer, cruise ctrl OFF button won't work, and check engine light that will not go out. The heater core is a $700 fix. I also had hail damage. I traded it in at 96k miles for a brand- new car. Got $1700 for it. The buying dealer didn't know about the heater being broke, nor about the hail dmg...I traded it in during an ice storm; the ice covered up the damages :)

Report Abuse
2001 Ford Taurus for sale near you
Showing 3 of 17 listings
See all 17 listings

4 out of 5 stars

Dependable, but gas guzzler

Alex, 03/16/2008
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a very nice family car, very safe too drive, but poor in town gas mileage is the downside to this car.

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Honest Review of Taurus

miss_steph, 11/08/2003
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love the car, I was just dissapointed with the dealer because they didn't tell me the car had been a rental until I had paid for it. However, the car has been in fine working order. It's an excellent car for family or teenagers (I'm a teenager).

Report Abuse

4.13 out of 5 stars

OK Ride - Dependable and Easy to Drive

Robert in Texas, 05/11/2004
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My 2001 SES DOHC was a rental bought at a dealer in 2002 with 23K. Had initial problems with brakes. Had rotors turned, then had them turned again about 20K later. Had fuel sensor replaced under warranty, idler pulley failed around 40K. Has been trouble free otherwise. Not exciting to drive, but is easy. Good smooth power from the 200hp DOHC engine. Transmission is a little clunky going from 3-4. Have 62K now and all is well. Will be a good car for my teenage daughter.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5