1994 Ford Taurus suspension problems

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. Since approximately the middle of 2003, the coil spring has failed. The contact has been driving the vehicle in this condition ever since that time. He located recalls for this issue, but his VIN was not included. The federal safety agency campaign id numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 6/15/09 *cn the mechanic replaced the strut coil. Updated 06/16/09.

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Suspension · 60 miles · MA

Broken drivers coil spring.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Body, Engine · 103,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. While driving 30 MPH, the subframe on the vehicle dropped. The contact lost complete control of the steering. The vehicle is currently at an auto shop and the mechanic stated that the subframe dropped. The estimated repair cost was $1,000. The federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) was referenced. The engine cooling fan failed two months ago, and caused the vehicle to overheat. The repair cost was $400. The federal safety agency campaign id number 97v019000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. The contact also had to replace the struts on his vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number 943036000 (suspension:front: shock absorber) was referenced. The repair cost was $300. The transmission had to be rebuilt, and the cost for the repair was $1,500. The current and failure mileages were 103,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2005 · Suspension · WI

Dt: the contact states vehicle vibrated. She took it to a local mechanic and he determined that the front coil springs broke and rubbed on the tires. The coil springs and tires had to be replaced. The struts and strut plates needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. *ak updated 01/11/06.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Suspension · 111,000 miles · NJ

Dt: the contact owns 1994 ford taurus gl. The front end of car was going to the left and sometimes when she turned the wheel there was tightness in the steering wheel. She took vehicle to mechanic, and he told her he could not align the front end because one of the bolts was missing. The bolt has to do with keeping the car straight. The car was suppose to have two of the bolts. Recall 98v323000 was issued on this item. She called ford, and was told this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Sep 16, 2004 · Suspension · 146,000 miles · AZ

Owner says that the strut blew out due to the knuckle being bent and the bolt will not go back in it. The knuckle is cast iron and the dealer is refusing to look at the problem and diagnose the problem to assist the owner. Provide further details.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · 71,000 miles · PA

Ford taurus gl 1994. V6-182 3.0l. Front spring breakage while driving, causing erratic steering malfunction and failure. Tire punctured as a result. Prior to breakage, there were 3 weeks when noise came from the front right tire when steering, turning, or hitting a bump. Strut also broken away from the car and strut was destroyed, possibly contributing to tire puncture. Shock absorption malfunction. Perhaps contributing to the problems are structural damages, including under carriage and dust backing plates almost totally destroyed from salt water corrosion. An accident occured while driving, and all of these problems were then diagnosed after the car was towed to a repair garage. Repairs for the strut, coil, re-alignment after accident, tire, and shock absorption system for the front of the car alone were $708, not including any repairs for the destroyed, corroded undercarriage and dust backing plates.

Filed Jul 17, 2004 · Suspension · 92,680 miles · PA

Suspension: coil spring failure - complete break in driver's side front coil spring. Luckily, the car was not in motion and the spring did not puncture the tire.

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Suspension · MA

Front spring failed, I.e. It broke. This could have resulted in tire puncture and an accident. I also have a 1994 mercury sable and am afraid the same thing might happen.

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Suspension · 83,000 miles · NC

When driving vehicle will suddenly jerk real hard. Cause unknown.