While driving consumer heard a noise from the front of the vehicle. Consumer drove it home and parked it. The next day consumer noticed that the passenger's side tire was deflated. Consumer was able to change the tire, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that passenger's side coil spring sheared off and punctured the tire in the process.
1997 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Consumer stated that vehicle made a clumping noise. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, and he heard the noise, but could not tell from where the noise was coming. Consumer felt that the noise was coming from the front of the vehicle.
Air condition unit sealed now leaking again the cv joints went out and the auto repair shop (marty's auto discount at 13 and harris ave) who was supposed to fix the repairs said the lower arm control and the axle were in unsafe condition to drive . The car is still not right , the dealer wants me to continue to make payments on this vehicle and I want to trade the car for something else .I believe there are more promblems coming in the near future.
Front end was low due to both coil springs being cracked. Contacted dealer, they informed consumer that both coil springs should not have cracked at the same time.
While driving heard a noise from front end. Upon inspection, consumer saw that left front coil spring broke. Right one was corroded, and was replaced as well.*ak
Vehicle experiencing problems with engine.
Vehicle would not accelerate from a stopped position without shaking violently. 57500 miles at the time, $1900 to fix it. *ak ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****749177.
Engine is knocking as consumer accelerates with speed. *ak transmission have been replaced twice in 37ooo miles. Front wheel bearing failed at 15000 miles. Rotors failed at 24000 miles.
When traveling about 35 or 40 MPH, a low humming noise is heard, on 3/8/00 dealership replaced front hub bearings due to excessive wear causing noise. Cj
Problem 1: due to significant front end vibration at speeds at or over 40 MPH, the dealer replaced both tie-rod ends on a car just over 3 years old with less than 30,000 miles. Problem 2: discovered the safety information placard on the door post does not list mandatroy information about tire air pressures. The owner's manual refers to this placard, but also does not provide any tire pressure information.
Squeaking in front end, had to have tie rod ends replaced then there is still a popping in the front end when I turn the wheels to make a turn.
While driving a rubbing noise occurred due to the torsion bar failure. Dealer is rewelding the torsion bar.
While driving driver heard a clunking noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. After pulling the vehicle to the side of the road, owner saw that the rear end suspension had fallen. Vehicle was towed to a body shop first, and later to the ford dealership for repairs. *ak
When driving at any speed the vehicle is jerking and making loud noises, and the vehicle is shifting. Consumer can't determine the problem.
When making a left or a right turn the steering wheel will spin, and there is a loud knocking noise coming from the steering. There is vibration within the steering wheel.
Was traveling aproximately 10mph when front suspension started squeaking. Had part of the braking system replaced prior to suspension squeaking.
On several occasions, especially during or after a rainfall, when driving through standing water which caused an upward splash under the right front, the engine died , causing loss of power . Engine would restart as soon as vehicle cleared the deep water area, but a squealing of the power steering would follow for about 30 seconds. Dealer aware of problem, but ha syet to replac eparts.
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