1994 Ford Taurus: broken coil spring

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

Broken drivers coil spring.

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 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 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 Apr 12, 2002 · Engine · GA

Serpentine drive belt auto tensioner spring snapped. Caused the steering wheel to lock. Transmission remained in drive, engine remained on. Had to jam on the brake because of no steering capability. When tensioner snapped it released power from power steering, altenator, water pump, A/C condenser, drive train. Car would have been virtually uncontrollable at higher speed.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Suspension · MA

While backing out of driveway, driver heard a snapping noise and all of a sudden, the left front tire went flat, the coil spring broke, which punctured the tire, recall (994e-036) describes defect.

Filed Jun 5, 2000 · Engine · MN

While vehicle was sitting in the driveway with engine not running, front right side dropped about two inches because spring broke. Owner concerned because he could have been driving when this happened. Dealer contacted. *ak

Filed Mar 6, 2000 · Suspension · PA

Recall 98i002000/front coil spring: when driving consumer hit a dip in the road, front coil spring broke, puncturing the right front tire, and causing poor steering control. However, manufacturer indicated that this vehicle was not included under the recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Suspension · NY

Vehicle experienced front coil spring failure resulting in tire blowout, vehicle not covered under recall 98s15 due to VIN. Nlm

Filed Apr 9, 1999 · Suspension · NY

Heard a cluncking noise when wheel was turned. Mechanic stated coil springs were broken. 2) strut bearing plate was defective, wheel turned visibility off while moving. Repairwork done by mechanic at owners expense. Also, sway link bar was corroded, problem still exists. Dealer not aware of problem. Provide further information.

Filed Mar 5, 1999 · Suspension · OH

Passenger's front coil spring broke, causing passenger's side tire to blow out, and almost caused an accident. *ak