While pulling into the garage driver's side rear spring broke. Dealer was notified.*ak the consumer saw the spring cutting into the tire. The consumer received a recall three months later.
2000 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Front coil springs had been recalled, however this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak......according to original recall all vehicles regardless of VIN were included.
Concern regarding failure of the coil spring of ford taurus. *bf campaign id number : 04v332000. The consumer received the recall notice after the failure occurred. The tire blew out as a result of coil spring failure. *tc the dealer informed the consumer they would reimburse him for the repair and the cost of the tire, but they would not replace the other coil spring and the shield would not be installed until mid december.
Received recall notice for 2000 ford concerning front coil springs failing and rubbing front tire. *bf recall#04v332000.
Notification recall 04s17 safety exists in 2000 taurus, front spring rusted thru and snapped off piercing the tire recall# 04v332000. The consumer was told that the parts were not available to perform the recall.
Two front coil spring break, require replacement of tires that were punctured *bf both of the vehicle's front coil springs broke within a week of each other. The consumer requested reimbursement in the amount of $571.71 but only reimbursed $474.83.
Concerns for possibility of tire being ruptured while driving. *bf the consumer received a recall notice which stated even though there was a possibility that tire could rupture that it was ok to continue driving the vehicle, because the parts would not be available until dec 2004.
The left rear tire was found flat. The vehicle was towed to a tire repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the rear coil spring broke and punctured the tire. Dealer was not notified.
Driver's side front coil spring broke, damaging the shocks and tearing into the tire. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for repairs. Consumer's warranty was not honored, and consumer had to pay for the repairs. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told there was nothing they could do. Vehicle was being recalled for the same problem. Consumer consulted the manufacturer about a possible reimbursement. As of today they have been very uncooperative. Also, the rear coil spring broke, and consumer again had to pay out of pocket for repairs.
The consumer received a recall noticed referencing the potential of the front coil spring to fracture. The consumer is concerned because the parts for repair are not available. *nm
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear coil springs were broken and needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
This vehicle had broken a spring in the front. Ford issued a recall on this year/make, and model for the same problem. However, the manufacturer was only willing to reimburse the consumer $183.00 of the$ 762.98 that was spent by consumer for the repairs which were needed due to defective coil springs. *ak spring/coil broke on july 14 the day before the recall for this vehicle was published. (defect #pe04044).
Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning coil springs. No parts were available. Service manager pat milliken.
The consumer took the vehicle in for recall number 04v332000. However, the dealer found that the rear has the same exact problem. Ford told the consumer that there was nothing they could do. Please provide any further informatioin.
Consumer was concerned about recall repairs for the front coil springs. Dealer stated that the part will not be available until december. *ak the vehicle wobbles in the front end.
While driving out of the garage front driver's side coil spring broke, damaging the strut and puncturing the front driver's side tire. The coil spring was logged between the tire and the wheel. This made it difficult to remove the punctured tire or tow vehicle. The vehicle had to be taken out of the garage with floor jacks because the left front tire wouldn't turn. Once out of the garage they were able to slid the vehicle onto the tow truck. The front coil spring was replaced, but the cause of the failure wasn't provided by the dealership. *ak
Consumer stated a recall was issued for the front coils springs. Dealer refused to repair the vehicle because consumer did not live in a cold part of the country. *ak
While driving in reverse from the driveway to the street consumer heard a loud noise, on investigation by independent mechanic front coil spring on the driver's side broke and punctured the tire. Also, the stabilizer bar broke. If the car had moved it would have been in a wreck, and possibly in roll over. *ak
While pulling out of the driveway driver side front strut broke, and front coil spring punctured, causing a 6 inch slash in the front driver's side tire. Dealership replaced the strut. The problem recurred on the passenger's side while stopping at a stop sign, but didn't puncture the front passenger side tire.*ak
Front coils spring malfunctioned. As a result, front end was sitting very low .consumer was concerned that the front end will collapse while driving. A recall was issued, however the part will not be available until december.
Vehicle was recalled for front coil spring failure. However, this vehicle was experiencing a problem with the rear coil spring. Consumer was driving at approximately 55 MPH when the rear coil spring broke and cut a complete circle in the tire.
Rear coil spring broke cutting rear tire.
While driving 15 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. Consumer pulled over. Vehicle was towed for inspection, and mechanic determined that the coil spring broke, and needed to be replaced. *ak the broken coils spring also punctured a new tire.
After receiving a recall letter on the front coil spring, consumer called the dealer to set up an appointment. Consumer was told the vehicle could not be serviced until november or december 2004.
Consumer stated that in december 2003 one spring was replaced along with one strut and the tire on driver's side. Currently, the vehicle was being recalled for the replacement of both front coil springs ,and dealershi refused to do so. Consumer later contacted the manufacturer, and they too refused to replace the springs at no charge. Consumer dreceive a recall notice for this defect.
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.
While parking in reverse front coil spring punctured the front tire. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The driver's side front spring broken and a punctured strut, ruptured tire, and a broken link.*mr the passenger's side spring cracked prior to this and was replaced at the consumer's expense. The consumer found a recall on the federal safety agency site which described the identical failure. The consumer request reimbursement for both failures.
While backing out of the driveway, the front driver side coil spring broke. As a result, the tire exploded, and the front end collapsed. *ak *sc
While the vehicle was parked the consumer noticed that the back of the vehicle was unexpectedly low to the ground. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the rear coil springs needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.
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