2000 Ford Taurus: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Apr 5, 2012 · Engine, Suspension · 136,000 miles · TX

Since 2004, I had to have my engine rebuilt in 2009 the cost was 1,700, due to failure in the coolant system"probable cause was the coolant system eroded', and still have coolant issues, the repairs on the coolant was almost 700. After those repairs were conducted, I had my car towed to grand prairie ford, because my car would not change gears. Grand prairie ford presented me a repair list stating at that point my car needed a new transmission and would cost another 3,000 to repair. I had my car towed to eagle transmission in irving, texas. The manager told me nothing was wrong with the transmission and in fact it was an electrical error and that the brain would have to be recalibrated. I had the car towed back to grand prairie ford to have the brain recalibrated. The car at that point drove off their lot just fine. Grand prairie ford would not give me an answer on why they tried to tell me that I needed parts when in fact nothing was wrong with them. They did state they replaced the seat belts due to the recall. My driver seat belt disengages still while driving. I have to replace the tires several times a year due to suspension issues'ball joints,tire rods,struts,shocks', even after repairs were conducted it has been a continuing issue now costing several thousands. I have not been able to have this car inspected in 2 years due to emission control. I have replaced all of the defective parts and still the car will not pass. Also this car was a split year model and has been a nightmare when replacing any parts. I do have every receipt for all repairs and parts that have been bought for this car and the falsified statement from grand prairie ford and a letter from eagle transmission to prove this statement that I have made today is true. However, I still have a car that I can not drive because it would be illegal and ford motor co. Does not honor their vehicle.

Filed Sep 14, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 138,777 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and the lower control arm and drive shaft fractured while the contact was driving low speeds. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 138,777.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Suspension · IL · crash

I was driving my car in the grocery store parking lot when I heard a loud pop and my vehicle veered into a large mound of hard snow which bent the lower left front of my car. I had no idea what had happened then I began to lose air in my tires and I would replace the air at the gas station. One morning I came out and my lf tire was on a complete flat,it was replaced with the donut and taken to just tires for repair. They checked the tires and couldn't find anything wrong with the tire and put it back on. For some reason my car just wasn't driving properly the steering was off. At one point my steering wheel started to shake and I began to lose air in the rf tire. I took my car to a different shop and they checked it and couldn't determine why I was losing air but noticed my inside treads were wearing too much. Well I took my car to an auto mechanic and found out that my 2 front springs are sagging really bad and requested that I replace with a full strut assembly. My rear left spring was broke and spring on right is sagging badly. I don't understand how my suspension is damaged so I only work 3 days a week less than 10 miles away carrying only two persons in the car. Something is wrong with this picture, I paid $962.00 for repairs. I feel that these coil springs are substandard and defective and that the front as well as rear should be repaired by ford for free. This broken spring could have caused me a blow out on the expressway, I feel that I should be reimbursed because this effects your ball joints and tie rod ends other components necessary for suspension.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Suspension · 78,200 miles · IL

I have had to replace the rear tie rods a total of 3 times in approximately 2 1/2 years on a 2000 ford taurus. One of the three times was when the rear driver's side spring broke (which there is a recall on the front by not the rear). (I do have the parts from the spring repair). Luckily I was just backing out of a parking spot when the spring gave way versus going down the highway. Something needs to be done about the rear suspension. This is quite a short time span to have this many problems with the suspension.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Steering · WI

2000 ford taurus. Tie rod. *mc

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Suspension · 500 miles · VT

Re: recall of 2000 ford taurus se VIN [xxx]. Govt required recall for faulty car springs did not work. I went to ford dealer in ri (paul bailey ford (now flood ford) for your recall 04v332000 - described below. The dealer put shields over front springs. Ford should have also replaced the springs at that time, but did not. In 2006, both front springs broke in my car. I had to replace the 2 front springs, plus tie-rods and right front hub and ball joint between july and dec 2006. I did not go to a ford dealer because the nearest dealer is about 30 miles away, and I could not take the chance that the broken spring would puncture my tire and cause a crash, so I used a nearby repair shop. The federal safety agency or ford should warn other owners that your recall did not solve the problem, because ford did not also replace the springs as should have done. The failure of springs could lead to tire blowouts and serious car crashes. *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Mar 23, 2006 · Suspension · 91,238 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle displayed no obvious signs of a suspension problem, however, at an annual state inspection, it was determined that both front coil springs were broken as well as the tie rod assembly and sway bar. A the federal safety agency recall, # 04v332000 concerning the suspension was performed on the vehicle. The front coil springs were previously repaired accordingly as indicated in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer repaired the front coil springs under an extended warranty, but did not cover the cost of the tie rod assembly and sway bar.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · WI

The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v332000 concerning front coil springs. While performing recall repairs mechanic determined that the front driver's side lower ball joint, and the tie rod broke, and needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Suspension · MN

Passenger's right side tire sheared off while traveling 55 MPH. Consumer was unable to move the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger's side lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Suspension · GA

While driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined driver's side and passenger's side upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · WI

Defective ABS speed indicator ring. It is cracked,slides off the axle and contacts the lower control arm causing front end vibration and noise. There are no ABS error messages or indicators. My concern is that in a panic stop the this will cause incorrect information to the ABS braking system and cause poor braking. Ford service says there are no service bulletins & want to charge me $200 to fix what I consider a manufacturing defect.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · KY

When pulling out of the driving right front wheel detached from the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a repair shop, where the lower ball joints were replaced due to rust and wear. Consumer still has the defective lower ball joints. *ak