1993 Ford Taurus suspension problems

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for an oil change and was informed that the coil springs and struts failed and the sway bar was damaged. Prior to this information, the contact noticed that the front end was lower than normal. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The federal safety agency campaign id number 98i002000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2008 · Suspension · 96,000 miles · WI

Driving down the road and the right side spring broke. I parked the car and in about two months I replaced the whole strut . When I was done I took it for a ride and went about two blocks and the driver's side spring broke.

Filed Jan 16, 2008 · Suspension · 106,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. The front suspension fell out while driving 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the coil spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v094000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The manufacturer was unable to assist. The current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2005 · Suspension · 148,683 miles · NY

Left front coil spring broke while driving on the highway. Had to be towed to local service station. Broken spring could not be removed without puncturing left front tire. Almost lost control of vehicle. This spring had been replaced by the ford dealer as part of a safety recall in 1998. My right spring from this recall also failed the year before. See complaint with incident date 6/9/2003.

Filed Nov 19, 2005 · Suspension · 134,730 miles · NY

Right front coil spring broke while driving on local road. Had it repaired at local nearby service station. Right tie rod was ruined too. This spring had been replaced by the ford dealer as part of a safety recall in 1998.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · ME

Drivers side front coil spring fracture 1993 ford taurus.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets. *bf the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler. While researching the vehicle on the federal safety agency site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related the failures his vehicle experienced.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Suspension · 63,000 miles · PA

While driving 5 MPH, the front coil spring was cut into the tire and caused a tire blowout. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. *ak recall# 98i002000. The consumer's son was driving when the incident occurred and assumed that the tire was the problem until the other side blew out. The service dealer found that the front coil springs had broken and had cut into the tires. Later, a trusted mechanic of the consumer's found that the spring catcher bracket that was installed by ford had failed to prevent the broken spring from puncturing the tire. (the stop gag measure did not work properly to rectify the defective coils) *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 120,000 miles · OH

Head gasket failure front right spring fracture

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 200 miles · OH

Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission. Key lock is faulty. I have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also I had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.