When backing out of the driveway the two front coil springs broke, causing front end to collapse.
1993 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Front coil springs fractured without warning.
Rt frount lower controll arm assembly- from mileage of approx. 63000 to present, 112,000, the lower controll arm assembly has had to be repalced 3 times and retorked 1. I also had to pay for realignment at each repair. Now after the 3rd replacement the car shimmies and pulles to the left, which it did not do before repair. The dealer more or less told me too bad. One of the repairs was not done by ford there for not reliable. This car has a file 2 inches thick from maintenance and repairs. There still isn't any expaination of what is causing the problem.
Consumer states vehicle has a broken coil springs resulting in excessive vibration on the steering wheel and excessive "bouncing" of the suspension. Mr
The campaign states that registered owners in certain states were notified of this defect. My father, the original owner, was never notified. Of course, ford says he was and says the us postal service failed. Since my father lives in florida, I doubt that he was ever notified. How can this defect be transferred to me, the next owner, if the original owner was never notified? I think ford should replace the broken coil spring, free of charge. They are refusing because it is passed the date (I have been told 2 conflicting end dates - 12/31/01 and 7/4/02.) either way they will not pay and I would like to dispute.
While driving 35 MPH vehicle became hard to steer, it swayed to the right. Right front coil spring had broken. Before being towed to dealer, while parked, left coil spring broke. There is a recall but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. Consumer has lost trust in the dealership. Head lights failed, light switch was replaced. The wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. There is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. The air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and A/C refrigerant was replaced. The key switch failed. The faulty antenna motor failed. The master cylinder had to be replaced. Tie rod was replaced.
While driving, vehicle rides very rough. Front left spring broke off. There are two recalls, 8709 98 I 002 000 and 8626 98 v 094 000. *ak jlg.
Right wheel is making noise whenever a turn is being made or coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that strud rod/ subframes, and bushing needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly. The right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out. The transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.
While driving front coil spring broke, puncturing front passenger ,causing a collision. A recall has been issued on the make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
While driving 50 MPH front left tire had a flat. This was caused by broken springs. Springs had wedged in tire and, caused it to go flat. Dealer checked other struts, all springs were broken and had to be replaced.
Recall 98 I 002 000/front coil springs: left front coil spring broke while vehicle was parked. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall campaign. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Recall 98 I 002 000/front coil springs:reporting both front coil springs broke while parking in a parking lot. Dealer was notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN. *ak consumer replaced spring from another supplier other than ford.
While parking vehicle made a banging noise, consumer tried to drive vehicle, it would not move because coil spring snapped in half, and was pushing against tire vehicle would not move. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
While driving 35mph vehicle started to vibrate. Then vibration would stop, and later start over again. Would lose power while going up hill.*ak radiator leaked and was replaced, dealer also replaced head gaskets.
Bought vehicle used. While driving 35mph vehicle it started to vibrate. Vibration would stop, then start over again. Had lost power going uphill.*ak
Rear sway bar broken.
Front springs broke twice while driving vehicle and tire was sliced/ went flat each time. Vehicle collapsed towards street. Part of spring was sticking out. Contacted manufacturer, and spoke to lisa 2209. Was informed dealer will call to replace front springs. Rear springs replaced 1/01/ front springs back in 1998.*ak both rear springs were broken and the right spring was rubbing tire. Later on, the left front spring broke causing the tire to blow out. This incident indicated that the design was flawed.
Vehicle had a flat tire on right front. When changing tire consumer noticed front coil spring had broken. *ak
The vehicle front spring broke, the consumer requested that this problem be repaired under recall notice 98i-002 but was told that the vehicle was not included due to VIN. Nlm
While backing up consumer heard a noise, then, front end of vehicle dropped down. Right front coil spring had broken, there is a recall 98i002000, but according to ford this vehicle not affected. *ak
In 1998 vehicle was taken to dealer for front coil spring repairs under recall 98 v 094 000. Dealer repaired, but currently consumer had find out that front and rear coil springs are broken, and dealer was not taking care of springs.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. Starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. Transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. Faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. Dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. Driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 MPH, left door was not aligned properly. Keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. Emergency brake was never installed. There is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. Front end experienced shaking. Excessive fuel consumption. Difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. Front brake pads replaced. Exhaust replaced. Fuel pump replaced. Windshield wiper switch was replaced. Vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Consumer was driving at approximately 25 MPH when driver's side "front coil spring" fractured and broke. Broken spring then made contact with tire causing a blowout. Consumer contacted manufacturer/dealer/mechanic, was told that vehicle was not involved in any recall. *ak
While driving 20 25 MPH front coil spring broke on driverside caused tire to blowout.
While driving vehicle felt like something was pulling, smelled rubber burning from coil sitting on tire, consumer pulled over, and parked vehicle. Mechanic said consumer had to have hit a big hole to have this problem occur. Consumer stated there were no holes hit at all. *ak both front struts, coil springs and strut bearings were replaced.
When vehicle is started or moved from drive or reverse it makes a very loud noise also, steering alignment goes out alot. No other signs of problem. No accident or injuries have occurred.
Front coil spring can fracture as a result of corrosion. Vehicle not included in recall 981002000. Please give any further details.
Complete transmission failure was due to failed lube tube. Engine coolant leak was from the timing cover. Right front spring in the suspension is broken.
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