1998 Ford Taurus: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Suspension · 80,450 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 2 MPH while in the driveway and heard a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle, followed by the front driver side collapsing to the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the front driver side coil spring fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact experienced the similar defect as mentioned in the recall on the 1999-2001 models under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The failure mileage was 80,450.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Suspension · 99,511 miles · NH

While backing out of my driveway, I heard a grinding noise. I got out to investigate nothing was blocking the tires. I then pulled the car forward and heard a bang. The right front tire blew out due to the front suspension (spring). When the tow truck came (aaa) he said he has seen "many" taurus' that this happens to. I am glad I was not on the interstate when this happened...

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Suspension · 64,448 miles · MA

While backing out of my driveway I heard a grinding noise and my tire suddenly went flat. Removed the tire and saw that right coil spring broke puncturing the entire inner sidewall of the tire. The car was towed to the dealer who first said that all expenses would be covered including the tire due ford's recall for the exact same problem with their taurus. Then the service manager told me that my car was not covered under the recall because it's a 1998 taurus. It is plain to see there is a defect in the coil spring. This is the same exact problem the the 1999 -2001 ford taurus' recall. I'm surprised that ford will not stand behind this problem with their 1998 models.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Suspension · NY

The vehicle was pulling out of the garage. In the process of doing so he heard an unknown grinding noise coming from the front. He proceeded to pull back into the garage and pulled the left front tire off. He discovered that the front coil spring was broken off the vehicle. Please describe details.

Filed Jan 18, 2004 · Brakes · IN

Brakes in the rear are grinding replaced pads and rotors and the problem still exist.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Steering · NJ

When making left of right turns a grinding noise could be heard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced rack and pinion steering on 6/17/2003.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Body, Engine · 70,000 miles · TN

When turning right at a street corner in the rain the power steering will momentarily fail. The drive belt will make a slight squeal when it re-engages. It appears that there is inadequage splash shielding inside the right hand wheel well such that water is thrown up on the drive belt and crankshaft pully by the cocked wheel. The drive belt is relatively new but the problem also occurred with the oem belt.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Engine · CA

Intermittenly check engine light become innoperable obstructing drivers. Rear brakes squealing and moaning failed caused by the rotors. Rotor which went bad causing damages the rear brakes and pads. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY

The cruse dosent hold when going down hill if sat a 60 , it will increase to 75 or more .also there is a grinding noise that is coming from the front of car the faster and in incline it gets very very loud. And the steering wheel vibrates a lot.also ford has grinded down the hubs three times since I bought the car and the brakes are going bad again.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Brakes · FL

The ABS light comes on intermittently. Took it to the service station today and they told me the ABS computer went. At only 67000 miles? What gives? $600.00 repair. Also door ajar light stays on all the time. Had to disconnect the bulb in the interior lights so the battery doesn't run down. Car squeaks when making turns, A/C rattles. Not happy with this car at all.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Body, Brakes · PA

Rotor service on front end of vehicle once every year for the last two years. Dealer has been notified, however unable to remedy the problem.*ak the consumer experienced tires shaking, clunking noise in front wheels when turning, and squeaking noise in rear end when braking. The heater and defroster make a buzzing noise, the brakes pulsate. The rear right brake and rotors failed. The service engine soon light came on. Engine makes a buzzing noise when start. The vehicle is not shift correctly. The driver door does not close properly. The vehicle would not start due to battery failure.

Filed May 9, 2001 · Steering · RI

A "squeaking" noise that is coming from left front end of vehicle while parking or traveling at any given speed. A private mechanic stated that tie rod on driver's side needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.