I find it very annoying that even though there have been numerous complaints and various recalls on this part, the dealer still fails to replace a part they know is dangerous. No safet defect mentione din the summary.
1993 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Possible engine failure causes antifreeze to leak continuously. Yh
Consumer was traveling about 33 MPH, hit a pothole and front coil springs broke. Consumer would fill in more information as needed.
While driving there is excessive shaking. Dealer replaced motor mounts. But, problem has returned. Please provide further information.
The front coil spring broke, a recall notification was previously sent regarding possible failure due to defective part, however manufacturer did not have replacement part available at that time, follow up notification was never received prior to failure notifying consumer that parts was available ( 98v‑094). Yh
Consumer was traveling on the highway and heard a popping noise. It was rear coil spring that broke and punctured rear tires, causing tires to pop off.
Rear stablizer bracket broke. Cause unknown . Repairs made. *ak
Recall # 98v323000 ford/subframe corrosion: after having recall campaign completed, suspension became unstable and loud nosies came from vehicle when driving over bumps. Also, vehicle overheated because of a significant amount of coolant leakage. Owner experienced no problems with vehicle before having recall campaign completed. Please provide any further information.
Front sway bar is swinging back and forth underneath the vehicle.
Sway bar underneath vehicle was rocking back and forth. Right sway bar was welded back on. The left one was rusted.
Left front springs failure caused the wheel to lock, recall on the spring (98v‑094) however vehicle denied due to VIN #. Yh
Engine coolant fan, stopped running, causing the car to overheat. Also, fluid would leak out, causing the thermostat to fail. Temperature gauge also had to be replaced. Took to a mechanic who claimed that vehicle needed an engine overhall, and new engine head gaskets. Consumer need turning from left to right. Took to dealer and they said strut needed to be replaced in order for the noise to stop.
Dealer and factory refused to repair at no cost although problem is common to this vehicle. Defect is mentioned in 70+ previous odi complaints and has reportedly been subject of recalls in '94 & '95
This is the second time the multifunction switch has been replaced. The first time was under warranty at 23,000 miles on 7/23/1996. This switch operates the high beams, windshield wipers and turn signals. Winshield wiper motor also needs to be replaced. Front swaybar links also replaced at 71,000 when noticed a buckling sound when driving over road irregularities. I understand from other taurus owners that the front suspension is a weakness.
While driving right rear end link stabilizer bar broke. Taken to dealer & mechanic repaired it. Two weeks later (28 sep 99) heard the same kind of loud noise (thumping). The noise was more pronounced when turning steering wheel. This time it was the left stabilizer end link bar that had broken. Vehicle taken to dealer & it was repaired.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice, repaired defect and received refund, however vehicle experienced second failure after repair and was denied refund. Mjs
While driving there is excessive shaking. Dearel replaced motor mounts. But rroblem exists again.
Vehicle began to experience noise after recall repair (98v094000 / 98i002000). However, there were other complaints of failure prior to the same recall repairs. Dealer cannot fix problem.
While driving at any speed the vehicle dies out without prior warning. Also vehicle jerks. *ak
Engine light on consumer had egr sensor and map sensor replaced to try to fix problem, however light still illuminates. Nlm
Recall denied (98v‑094) by dealership. Mjs
Noise from left front wheel/suspension while turning mostly in cold temperatures.
Speed control repaired. Mjs
The front struts growled when turning, repairs were done.
Front coil spring corroded, broke and puntcured the tire. This component was recalled to install protective shield, however consumer not notified. Nlm (98v‑094)
Aftewr recall repair (98v‑094) of the shield, consumer heard noise due to shield striking a piece of plastic over bumps in the road surface. Mjs
Key gets stuck in switch and switch moves without key. Oil leak coming from head area . Engine check light comes on at 65 MPH then goes out when you slow down to 55 MPH. Front end seems loose when you hit small holes in roadway.
When driving at any speed and going over a bump, there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle is pulling to one side.
Sway bar links performed poorly causing noise when going over bumps. Nm
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