Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact took the vehicle to get inspected when he noticed the rear spring was faulty. The mechanic stated that the springs needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 31,000. Updated 02/01/08. *lj updated 02/01/08
2000 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Rear coil spring failure on 4 2000 ford taurus' from 6/2006 through 6/2007.
Front and rear suspension spring broke on the 2000 ford taurus. There was a recall on this exact issue, but I was told this vehicle did not qualify for the recall. I heard of many other owners of this make of vehicle with the same problem, with the front and back springs malfunctioning, and they have not had them covered by the recall. I think the recall should be expanded to cover more vehicles and include the rear springs also! This is a dangerous defect in the car and ford should be held accountable.
Passenger side rear coil spring broken, and slid down to next coil, leaving very sharp point of broken coil very close to tire sidewall. Could have sliced tire and caused a blowout while driving, which could have been very injurious to me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic to have an alignment done. Mechanic advised that the vehicle had two rear broken springs, struts and strut mounts. The left rear tire was damaged from the broken spring. There had been no failure before the alignment. The current and failure mileage were 76,469. Updated 02-01-08 *bf the consumer stated took vehicle to genoa ford for brake repair not an alignment. The consumer further stated the alignment was necessary due to the defect. Updated 02/01/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that his vehicle's rear spring has failed. Ford stated that it is not there problem and transferred him to the federal safety agency. He stated that the front springs failed two years ago under a recall in which his vehicle was included. The front springs and shields were replaced. The vehicle is currently in the shop. The VIN, engine size, and transmission type were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. The consumer stated that both rear springs were broken and that's why the tires were punctured. Updated 07/10/07
In july 2006, the front coil springs of my 2000 ford taurus failed even after I followed a recall notice and had the shields placed on my car. This failure was fixed. Now in may 2007, the back coil springs fail for the same reason but are not covered under the original recall. How can this be ? There is a defect in the mfg of the springs or the specification to build them. The same salt that corroded the front, corroded the back. This recall should be expanded to include both front and back coil springs.
Left front coil spring broke left reat coil spring broke discovered both 5/23/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. After pulling out of the driveway at 10 MPH and putting the vehicle in drive, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the trunk. The following day, the contact noticed that the tire had flattened. Aaa placed a spare tire on the vehicle and a mechanic stated that the rear coil spring failed. She believes the failure is related to the federal safety agency recall # 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 99,310 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Both rear coil springs on the 2000 ford taurus broke approximately at 80,000 miles along with rear stabilizer bar mounts. There was no damage to tires, but I was told this was a major safety hazard as the tires could be punctured by the broken springs. The front coil springs were recalled for the same issue, however, no recall on the rear springs even though the same danger existed. The repair bill will be settled today ,and I anticipate it to exceed $500 for this problem. There should have been a recall on all 4 coil springs on the ford taurus models affected.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH, the rear of the vehicle began to shake. The contact noticed that the rear driver side tire was flat. The mechanic stated that the rear coil spring had failed and punctured the tire. There is a recall for the front coil springs (recall # 04v332000). The contact feels his vehicle should be included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 47,000. Updated 06/08/07
Rear left coil spring in 2000 ford taurus broke while driving 35 MPH. Fractured end of spring cut groove in sidewall of tire until tire blew out.
Left rear coil spring fracture. Spring rubbing on tire. Possible blown tire while driving.
2000 ford taurus right rear coil spring failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving 70 MPH the rear driver's side tire blew out on dry road conditions. The road side service replaced the failure with a spare tire. Dunn tires diagnosed the failure as the rear coil springs. The tire could not be replaced until the rear coil springs were repaired. The contact has the damaged tire. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.
Began hearing noises from the rear of the car. Removed rear tires and found both rear coil springs broken. One was cutting into the tire!!! I understand this is a common problem with the ford taurus.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact heard a strange noise when pulling out of the driveway on a dry day. The vehicle was parked and towed to the repair shop. The repair shop stated that the rear coil springs failed and damaged the tire. The contact called the manufacturer, and was told that nothing could be done. The current and failure mileages were 40,000. *ak updated 05/21/07
The rear spring on my 2000 ford taurus have failed. Sudden failure. My car started to skid and I nearly ran into a traffic sign. The spring has detached from the rear strut and is rubbing against my tire. I am very fortunate this did not happen at 65 MPH. The front springs are covered by a recall but the rear springs are not. Why??? This is the same safety problem that the front spring had. I now have to have my tire replaced and I can't drive my car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact heard a grinding sound while driving under 45 MPH. The contact removed the tire from the vehicle and noticed that the passenger rear coil spring failed and cut into the rear tire about a 1/3 inch. The contact will tow the vehicle to the dealer on april 12, 2007. The current and failure mileage was 85,000.
The 2000 ford taurus rear coil spring broke while on the highway, and I did not hear any crushing sound or noise. When I tried to stop I heard noise. I went out, and the rear left tire was burning. Front spring had same problem 2 months ago.
Noticed both rear springs are broken.
On 4/1/2007 I was exiting parking in front of my home. Heard a loud bang. Car froze. Upon examination I found that the left front coil spring had cracked, exploded, punctured the tire and locked up the forward movement of the car, all in the space of 3 feet. Being sunday with no service available I looked up recalls on the ford site, for 2000 taurus and found recall 04s17 for the front coils. Upon sending my car on monday to the dealer. I subsequently was informed that the rear coils were cracked and also needed replacement. I called ford customer service to inquire as to why I hadn't received a recall notice and was told the 04s17 was a customer convenience recall only, not a safety recall. The rear coils were not covered but were the same units as the front ones. This is wrong . The front should be a safety recall as in my case, in only 3 minutes I would been on the highway with my family and grandchild at 55 MPH and the car would have flipped at that speed. Secondly , the rear coils could do the same as they came from the same parts batch(according to ford parts) and need to be replaced before we are confronted with another firestone situation from ford, that destroyed my 1996 mercury sable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving 10 MPH tboth the driver's side and passenger's side rear coil springs failed. The coil springs detached and punctured the driver's side tire while also damaging the passenger's side rear tire. A few weeks prior to the failure the contact noticed the rear end of the vehicle was lower to the ground than usual. The dealer stated that the coil springs must be replaced. Ford advised the contact to pay for the repairs, but offered to reimburse the contact if a recall was issued in the future. The contactwas currently arguing with ford and requesting that they assume the cost for all repairs. The current mileagewas 101,000 , and failure mileage was 100,000.
I own a 2000 ford taurus and had the front coil springs replaced by a ford recall. I now have a rear coil spring that is broken in three places and it needs to be replaced. Ford acknowledges that it is the same part, but it won't be replaced for free.
My wife purchased a 2000 ford taurus in 2001 the vehicle has had some problems but nothing to out of the ordinary until 033107 on this day my wife went to drive the vehicle and the front drivers side tire was rubbing the wheel well I then proceeded to take it to the ford dealership and they told me that the front coil spring was broken and it would be covered by an extended warranty that they had done due to common problems that they were having w/ these springs. Upon completion of the inspection of the vehicle they found that the drivers side rear spring was broken as well they stated was not covered they only cover the front springs and that I would have to pay a considerable amount for this repair so I chose to purchase the springs for the rear of the vehicle after talking with the 800 people that said they don't have a reason to cover them but why wouldn't you cover them if the front ones are known to break and they are the same component I just feel that if these springs are breaking that it should be a huge concern to every one and their loved ones we all share the same roads and what if they were to break at 65mph shouldn't we correct the problem and just recall the suspension components ie all four coil springs.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving 25 MPH the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that one rear coil spring and front two coil springs were fractured. The dealer stated the coil springs were defective. The front two coil springs were repaired as part of recall #04v332000. The dealer stated there was no recall on the rear coil springs. The contact felt that the rear coil springs should be included as part of the recall. The vehicle currently has 63,000 miles.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving the vehicle at 10 MPH she heard a loud noise. The contact was able to drive to a nearby repair shop. The mechanic determined that the rear spring failed and punctured the rear driver's side tire. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 71,282. The mechanic replaced the rear coil springs. The vehicle was still making noises, and the contact was taking the vehicle to a ford dealer. The contact has the repair invoice. *ak the consumer states that getty service the wrong part on the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to walls ford and they repaired the vehicle. The dealer stated that he repaired rear struts and rear shock absorber. The sway bar links were replaced. Updated 05/04/07
(1) recall on the front coil springs but not the rear springs . (2) l rear coil spring broke and cut into the rear tire causing a blow out .
Left rear coil spring is broken, causing safety concern regarding possible tearing of tire by broken spring. This exact situation caused a recall by ford of front springs but they refuse to extend to rears.
2000 taurus: all 4 springs have broken, the front 2 were replaced under recall. The back ones had to be replaced at my expense of $600.00.
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