My 1998 ford taurus experienced the driver side spring breaking and shooting into the tire flattening it while attempting to back up. I went less than an inch when the tire completely deflated. The car was towed and repaired including 2 front struts,1 set front coil springs ,1 upper strut mount, 2 front sway bar links, and tire with frontend alignment. When my husband contacted ford motor co. After the recall for 1999, 2000, and 2001 models he was told my car was not included in the recall, so there was nothing they could do but turn it in as an incident for futher investigation.had I been on the interstae etc this could have killed me, my family or many others. There were no known problems or noises etc prior to this event. I have also had to have the ball joint on that side of the car replaced since that incident.
1998 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Got blowout so had 2 new tires put on front of vehicle. Drove 1/2 mile down road got another blowout on busy highway. We were able to get off road safely and put spare (doughnut tire) on and return to where we had new tires put on. When they checked after removing tire they found the coil spring on drivers side was broken and had punctured tire. We now have the spare still on vehicle as we can not afford the repairs right now.
While trying to back out of our garage, the front left spring coil in our 1998 ford taurus broke and punctured the tire, causing a blow out. In researching the federal safety agency website I learned that the 1993 ford taurus, 1998 ford contour, and 1998 mercury mystique were recalled for the same problem. I also found a complaint indicating the same problem in the 1998 and 1999 ford taurus. This appears to be a chronic problem, and I feel fortunate the incident did not occur, as in other reported cases, while traveling at highway speeds. The dealer and ford motor company were informed of his problem but have made no efforts to contact me regarding this safety issue. Also, I am concerned because we had reported excessive vibration of steering wheel and wobbling of the car to the dealer in october and november of 2003 but were told that our brakes were out of round. This makes no sense to us, as the problem occurred not only when braking, but also at higher speeds and when accelerating. I believe that the problem was misdiagnosed and put our safety at risk. I would greatly appreciate an investigation into this problem, as I have concern for others driving the 1998 ford taurus. I would also appreciate some assurance that our car is now safe- I have read that in other situations a shield was installed to prevent a broken spring from making contact with the tire in the future. I have kept my repair receipts and am hoping that this will be treated as a recall and result in reimbursement for my expenses.
While driving at an undetermined speed and with no warning front left suspension collapsed. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership.
Our county agency purchased two ford taurus vehicles new, in 1998 and 1999. At the end of february 2003 within one week of each other the drivers side front coil springs fractured and punctured the tire. In research I have discovered there were recalls in 1998 on the 1993 ford taurus and in 2001 on the 1998 ford contour and mercury mystique, however I see no recalls concerning this problem with the 1998 and 1999 ford taurus. I would appreciate an investigation into this concern with the 1998 and 1999 ford taurus. I believe there is an obvious problem with the coil springs on these vehicles as well. Thank you.
While vehicle was parked passenger side strut broke, causing spring to break which punctured the right front tire.
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.
Power steering pump, rack and balljoints all failed while driving, creating an unsafe condition.
While driving vehicle speeds up and cannot slow down when pressing down on brakes. This may cause a crash. Took vehicle to dealer, but dealer could not determine cause. *ak the left front drive wheel makes roaring noise. The vehicle also trys to pull off when braking to stop. The dealer neither can fix it nor take the vehicle back.
In initial failure, broken links caused vehicle to fail to turn at speeds greater than 45 MPH. In the second failure, suspension became loose.
When turning a corner vehicle made a squeaking sound, especially when turning to right.
The dealership I purchased the car from replaced a battery on 05/20/00. After replacement of the battery, the airbag light came on. The service department said it needed a new airbag module. Since this light had never come on before, I believed it had to do with the new battery replacement. I refused the installation of the new airbag module to see if the light would go off on its own. After three weeks it has not. I have an extended warranty which will not cover the replacement of the airbag module. My second concern is with the daytime running lights (drl). They have occasionally gone on and off while driving and have stayed on after the car has been turned off as well. I can make them go off by turning the headlamps on and off. The dealership can find no cause for this.
Consumer has been hearing popping noise in the front end of the vehice, many parts have been replaced but the problem still exist. Nlm
To, whom it my concern . I bought a brand new ford taurus in 1998 with in the first two years of owning the car we've had new rotors put on the car twice this wil be the third time it will be going into the shop for front brakes . Each time I go they tell me that (the are just warped and we will replace them for you at no charge ) . But , after having the car back for a couple of week the same sever shuttering happens . This has been and on going problem from the start . The brakes on this car are not capable of handling the weight of the car. The second concern is the way the car s trans is shifting , also leaks . In 99 I had a ford shop look at the trans . They said the speed sensor was leaking they replaced it free of charge but , when the car shifts gears aruond a corner at idle or coasting and I go to step into the gas it like its in neutal this makes me feel as if I'm not in control of the car . Just a note I love ford but, I've not had any luck in fixing any of these probles. Thanks sincerly james quinn.
Vehicle drifts off to the right ,and when applying the brakes the vehicle shimmies excessively. Dealer says steering column was malfunctioning. Problem still exists.
The vehicle constantly pulls to the left, consumer was told this was due to torque. Nlm
Steering wheel vibrates at highway speed. I originally complained of a brake chirp at 3000 miles. The dealer cut the rotors and drums. The brake chirp went away but ever since the steering wheel has vibrated at highway speeds. The dealer then balanced the wheels twice and had it done twice at outside shops. The dealer then repleced the general tires with michelins and replaced three of four rims, all to no avail. The dealer then contacted ford who said the was no repair available, but they are trying, and have customer be patient. That was july 1998. Since then they have replaced a spring in the steering system and cut the drums and rotors again. I stated to the service advisor I would rather have the drums and rotors replaced because I felt two cuts on a car less than a year old was too much. He stated ford would not allow this because the rotors were too thick and they would bill the dealership if they replaced them. Since I think the rotors or the drums are the problem I then called
The steering wheel vibrates and shimmies when driving at 60 to 70mph. Dealer syas they are aware of problem and are working to fix it.
While rear trunk lid was up it became inoperative/ falling down and striking owner. Possible cause defective torsion bar, manufacturer's defect.
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