The rear sway bar on the 2001 Ford Taurus controls body roll when the sedan turns corners or diverges from a straight path. Body roll occurs when the Taurus's body tilts further than the chassis, creating a weight shift in the car. The sway bar dampens this inertia, making it easier to control the car. The ends of the sway bar can wear out over time, reducing its ability to control body roll. If your Taurus needs a new rear sway bar and you have basic auto-repair skills, you can replace it in less than one hour.
Shove the wheel chocks against the Taurus's right-front tire to prevent the car from rolling. Lift the rear end with the floor jack and support it on the jack stands, positioned under the body-lift points so the rear chassis hangs free.
Slide under the rear section of the car with the socket set. Unbolt the sway bar ends from the frame with your socket set. Unbolt the sway bar brackets from the chassis using your socket set. You will need to hold the sway bar with one hand while you remove the brackets to prevent the bar from falling on you.
Slide the old sway bar out and slide the new one under the car. Hold the sway bar in place with one hand and bolt the brackets to the chassis with the socket set.
Bolt the sway bar ends to the frame with your socket set. Climb out from under the car.
Lower the car off the jack stands with the floor jack. Move the chocks away from the front wheel before driving the Taurus.
