Would a 2001 ford Taurus have abs brakes?

Not all 2001 Ford Taurus models had ABS brakes. ABS was an option on some trim levels and might have been more common on higher-end models, but it wasn't standard across the board. To know for sure if a specific 2001 Ford Taurus has ABS, you'd need to check the vehicle's documentation (owner's manual, sticker on the doorjamb listing options) or visually inspect the dashboard for an ABS warning light.