Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus with an odometer reading of 119288 miles. The rear coil springs o failed; this was noticed by a routine vehicle inspection. The contact stated that the failure was the same as recall 04v332000 regaeding suspension front:springs:coil springs. The contact took vehicle to the dealer, and he was told that the rear coil spring were not covered by the recall. Bl.
2001 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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2001 ford taurus coil spring break for 2nd. Time. Lost control of car on freeway! Get off your rearends and do something about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rear right coil spring broke.
2001 ford taurus 86000/km performing routine tire rotation / noticed broken rear coil spring on passenger side / no recalls / replaced coil spring / finished replacement / road test / drove approx. 8 ft. To exit driveway / bang/snap / broken rear coil spring on driver side / temperature at that time approx. (neg) -12*c./ have yet to replace fractured spring on driver side. *nm .
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that he noticed part of the rear coil spring lying on the garage floor. The driver had already left with the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer the next day, and the dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing the rear coil springs replaced. The contact stated the front coil springs were repaired under a recall and he feels as though the rear coil springs should be as well. *ak updated 03/02/07.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact has stated that the right rear coil springs failed. While getting the tires changed the mechanic notice dthat the rear coil spring fractured. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer about the failure, and was told that the recall and the extended warranty were only for the front coil springs. There is currently an open investigation , pe05-054 for rear coil spring failures. *ak updated 2/16/2007 -
Driving at normal speed right rear spring on 2001 ford taurus broke and cut inside sidewall of tire causing blowout, went to dealer for repair and found that the left rear spring was broken and was cutting the inside sidewall on that tire,resulting in repairs of $775 dealer knows about it but ford won't help with cost.
Tl* - while driving the 2001 ford taurus at 50 MPH the contact heard a rubbing sound and the tire blew. The contact maintained control of the vehicle and pulled it to the side of the road. The contact used the spare tire, and drove the vehicle home. Two days later, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The contact believed that the rear coil springs should be included in the recall number 04v332000. *ak updated 02/22/07.
Tl* - the contact took the 2001 ford taurus to dealer for service on 01/05/07. The dealer stated that both rear coil springs broke, and that it was a safety hazard because they could possibly puncture a tire and cause an accident. The contact stated that she notified ford, but they stated that there wasn't any recall on the rear coils at this time. *ak update 4/9
One winter morning I pulled my 2001 ford taurus out of my garage to do some errands. Because I had some snow build-up on the back passenger side rear wheel, I figured the light grinding noise was from the buildup. When I pulled unto the street and reached higher speeds (about 45), the noise stopped leading me to believe that the snow had fallen off. After about 4 miles of driving, I reached the location I was going to. I got out of my car and noticed the back end sagging. I kept walking around my car to get my 22 month old son out when I realized I had a flat tire. After taking the tire off to replace it with the spare, I took a closer look at the tire. A grove had formed perfectly around the lower wall of the tire. I took the tire in to be replaced and asked that they check out the cause. After being reassured that it was okay but should be looked at more closely, I drove 2 miles home. Once at home the tire was removed again only to again see the deep grove in a brand new tire. Closer inspection of the car resulted in finding a broken coil spring the had been rubbing on the tire and had cause rapid air deflation after no more than 4 miles of driving. Needless to say, the tire, the coil springs, and the rear struts had to be replaced at the tune of nearly $700. I was thankful that I had forgot to take out all the warm winter clothes out of my car that we had used the night before to go sledding; I was able to keep my son warm on a cold and fridged day where I was trapped with a flat.
Took 2001 ford taurus in for routine maintenance check and oil change. Mechanic found the two rear spring coils were broken and could pose a danger if they puncture the rear tire(s). We will have to pay out of pocket to replace the rear spring coils as I refuse to drive with the broken coils with my infant in the car and risk the possibility of a tire blowout and crash. We had the recall work done on the front spring coils to have the shield put in. Why didn't ford also have a recall done to have shields put on the rear spring coils?
Uneventful failure of both rear coil springs while car was parked. The broken right rear coil spring was very close to inside wall of the tire. This was observed on june 9, 2006 during a routine tire rotation. A clamp was installed to stop the failed spring from moving closer to the tire. I am not comfortable with this temporary fix, however I can not afford to have the springs replaced either.
Tl* - the contact stated that on january 5, 2007 the contact was traveling in reverse when she heard a noise. The contact noticed the left front tire was flat. The contact stated on january 4, 2007 heard a loud noise coming from the garage, he went to investigate and found nothing. The contact believed that the noise he heard was the front tire spring rupturing. The contact stated he had heard squeaking noises coming from the front of the vehicle when it would go over bumps, but did not know what it was. The contact had the mechanic take a look at it, but he did not find anything. The vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop. Where they ordered two new front springs. *ak updated 02/22/07.
Driving 25 MPH, straight & smooth when rear coil spring snapped puncturing tire & hit garage before stopping. Part replaced at my expense at a dealer. Part is not available. Real safety issue here and could have been bad if it happened while highway driving. Ford should have extended the warranty on these springs like they did on the front ones. The front coil spring also snapped on this car earlier in the year.
Tl* - the contact's vehicle was in a crash due to the strut failure. The contact said that she was driving 40 MPH under dry conditions when the failure accurred. The contact's vehicle spun and then hit a tree. She stated that she had a mechanic look at the vehicle. And mechanictold her that the coil spring was the cause of the failure. She also stated that she had the crashed car in driveway.*ak update (june 17, 2008): ms. Edward said that she was driving around a curve when she suddenly lost control of her 2001 ford taurus and struck a tree. The mechanical told her that it was a rear (not front) suspension spring had failed. The crashed vehicle was towed back to her house and sat there since (not repaired).
At 50,000 miles, the drivers' side rear coil spring broke and punctured rear tire. I replaced both rear coil springs as well as worn struts and bought two new tires. I did not keep the old parts.
Driving down the high way and the back coil spring broke and punctured my tire. I called ford dealership to see if on recall like the front coil springs and they are not. I had to pay to get replaced along with the tire.
2001 ford taurus (48302 odometer) rear coil spring broke replaced springs with rear struts.
On 12-14-06 I was sitting in my 2001 ford taurus when both springs broke I took the car to dealer where they replaced both rear springs struts and mounts. Luckily, I was not driving the car at that time. Dealer said these were not covered on the recall only the front springs.
The rear springs of my ford taurus have fractured without any accident or collision. The cost of repair was upwards of $300. In addition to that the rear tires have undergone excessive wear due to broken springs. Currently the recall is only applicable to front springs, but I strongly recommend that it should be extended to rear springs also.
Rear coil fracture on my 2001 ford taurus.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle presented problems with the rear coil springs while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop, who determined that the passenger side rear coil springs failed and needed to be replaced. There were no further repairs made. The contact encountered many complaints in regards to this matter # 10076221 regarding: suspension: rear: springs: coil springs. Updated 12/18/2006 -
2001 ford taurus 55,000 miles excessive repair cost - vehicle taken if for front end shake when speed at 60 MPH. Front end alignment done to take care of this. Understandable and I am fine with this. At the same time the dealer discovered rr coil spring was broken. They replaced both rear coil springs for an additional cost of $376.87. I spoke with a friend of mine and they had to have rear coil springs replaced on their taurus as well with 65000 miles. Something is not right.
On my 2001 ford taurus during an annual state inspection (nov. 14, 06), the mechanic found a fractured rear suspension spring that was very close to cutting the rear tire. Both struts needed to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear driver side coil springs fractured, puncturing the rear driver side tire, while pulling out of a parking space at 10 MPH. The rear coil springs were replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact received a recall letter about the front coil springs. The dealer or manufacturer were not contacted in regards to a possible recall on the rear coil springs. There were several complaints on this matter via the federal safety agency website about the suspension: rear: springs: coil springs.
Broken driver's side rear coil strut spring, on 2001 ford taurus. Just missed hitting tire. You could see corrosion through coil spring. Was noticed while repairing rear sway bar end link which was also broke from corrosion.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a rubbing noise coming from the rear end. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined both rear coil springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted. As the rear springs were being replaced, it was discovered that the stabilizer link was broken as well. Updated 11/08/06.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle drove low in the back and a tire rubbing sound could be heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who upon examination, determined that the rear coil springs and the struts needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the springs and struts. The contact noticed other similar complaints on the federal safety agency website.
Dt*: the contact stated during a vehicle inspection, the rear coil springs failed to pass. The dealer determined the recall #04v332000 concerning the front coil springs did not include the rear coil springs.
Ref: the federal safety agency action # ea06002. I'm contacting you on behalf of my aunt & uncle who do not have internet access. On 10/13/06 they took their 2001 ford taurus with 29,306 miles to a reputable ford dealer in chicago for an oil change. The dealer found that both rear coil springs had broken and both rear tires were being gouged. The car was repaired at a cost of slightly less than $700. The car is well maintained, kept in a garage and is not abused in any way. Documentation can be supplied if you want it.
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