Rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus. Both, of rear coil springs have fractured while driving and one the sharp broken spring was less than 1/4" from the side wall of the tire I have no idea how it did not rip a huge hole in the tire. If I would not have had some unrelated work done on the rear of the car I would hav e never known until the tire would have been ripped wide open and possbly caused an accident.
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I own a 2001 ford taurus [xxx]. The right rear spring fractured when leaving my driveway. There was no warning prior to the fracture. There is a current investigation by the federal safety agency (pe05054) for the rear springs on this automobile. I am currently having the spring replaced at my own cost because ford will not recognize any liability. I spoke with shauna at ford customer service and my ref # with ford is [xxx] and they assured me the left spring was ok and that they would not provide any financial reimbursement. *nm update 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I started hearing a sound from the rear while driving around town. At home I checked carefully and found the rear spring broken with a sharp point dragging on the tire. The tire was gouged through the first layer of cord. The ford dealer replaced both rear spring at my expense. It was very fortunate for me that I heard the sound before the tire was shredded.
Car parked in garage, started up heard a bang, tire was blown out- tried to reverse out of garage -rear wheels locked up - called auto club they put small doughnut spare on rear drivers side (blown out side) -took vehicle to local garage- upon inspection mechanic said rear springs had fractured and punctured the tire and needed replacing, this with less than 50 000 miles on vehicle -cost totaled $465.60 plus taxes. Had this happened the previous day we were traveling at highway speeds to a friends cottage -we could have been killed!!
The rear coil spring and mounting bolt broke, causing the broken spring to contact the tire. The tire did not puncture. The parts were replaced at my expense at a ford dealer.
Left rear coil spring fractured.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had been handling as though there were windy conditions for approximately 1 week. Also, while backing out of the driveway the contact heard something fall from the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven into the garage, and the contact determined both rear coil springs broke. The rear coil springs were replaced by the contact. *ak updated 10/25/2006 -
Under normal driving conditions the right rear spring broke. Both rear springs were replaced.
Re: 2001 ford taurus...my rear coil spring on the passenger side popped through my tire causing a flat. I had to get a new spring, strut, strut mount and tire. This was the second time such an event happened. The first one was in may 05 on the front driver side which did cause me to hit a median on the highway. I had to replace a control arm, strut, strut mount, tire and spring coils. I called ford directly in that case and think there should be a recall on the rear spring coils as well as the front. I feel very unsafe in this vehicle.
Broken rear coil spring on 2001 ford taurus punctured the rear driver side tire. I was searching to make sure pricing was correct on the repair when I found a news story that the federal safety agency was investigating complaints of the same type of incident. I started to hear a noise a day or two before it happened and was on my way to drop the car of at a repair shop when the incident happened. I am having the car repaired with both rear coil springs and struts replaced. The repair will cost in excess of 1000 dollars. Please file this complaint with the rest of the incidents.
1- left rear (driver side) coil spring broke. Vehicle was under no load except for the driver in the car, trunk and rear seat were empty. 2- the rear coil spring just broke and damaged the inner sidewall of the corresponding tire. The tire did not deflate. 3- both rear coils were replaced ($ 457.34) and the tire was replaced as well ($ 76.99). The failed rear coil is not available as, at that time, I was not aware that there was a preliminary investigation by the federal safety agency into coil spring failures in 2001 ford taurus vehicles.
While my wife was driving home from work the left rear spring in snapped off puncturing the side wall of the left rear tire at approximately 45 MPH. The tire deflated suddenly and my wife was able to pull the car off the road. After the tire was changed the car was driven to the ford dealer where we had to have both springs in the rear replaced and a new tire put on and a alignment costing $507.00 total. Our car is a 2001 ford taurus with 38000 miles on it and this is the second expensive repair this year. In july we lost the electric motor on the power seat and that cost over $400.00 with fords assistance on the bill.
On december 15th, I pulled out of my driveway at about 5 MPH and heard a clunking noise from the rear of the car. I got out and checked the rear tires and found that they were still inflated. I pulled out to leave my driveway and heard a loud screeching noise as I drove away. I drove back into my driveway and found that the left rear tire was flat. I replaced the tire with the doughnut and was able to drive the car. Assuming that the problem was a punctured tire, I took the tire to a local place for a tire repair. They reported that the tread had separated from the tire, but didn't know why. They replaced the tire and as my wife drove away, she heard the screeching noise and after investigation, the shop found that the rear spring had fallen down and gouged the tire, causing the tread separation. The car has been taken to the dealer for replacement of the rear springs, at my cost. What I don't understand is why ford is taking care of the front spring issue but isn't taking care of the rear spring issue when the cause of the rear spring issues is fully known and understood. Ford needs to recall and replace the rear springs before people are killed due to their obvious negligence.
Dt: the contact states there is recall the federal safety agency campaign 04v332000 concerning the front coil springs; the vehicle was repaired by the previous owner according to the recall. Now, the contact has the same problem, which was affecting the rear coils springs. It was repaired at the contact's expense. *ak the consumer had to purchase a new starter updated 01/11/06.
I own a 2001 ford taurus ses with 55000 miles on it. In april, 2005 the front coil spring recall was done on this car. Today, the right rear coil spring broke at about 30 MPH, cut the inside of the tire and punctured it. Ford dealer states that they can't do anything for me as there is no recall on that part. They were very happy to take $600 to fix the spring and shock as well as do the same on the left side, since that would probably break tomorrow. Plus, even though ford clearly has under-specified these springs, I even get to pay for a new tire! Last ford product I buy.
My 2001 ford taurus was at the ford dealership for unrelated repairs and the mechanic found that the two rear coil springs were cracked and said that they needed to be replaced. They then replaced the springs.
Left rear coil spring fracture.
Dt: the consumer stated that there is the federal safety agency recall campaign#94v036000 concerning the suspension/front shock absorber. This vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the year. The consumer was unable to purchase the part, that was included in a kit, by itself. *ak (12/07/05)
Both rear coil springs fractured on my wife's 2001 ford taurus. Luckily she was not driving the car at the time. The coils cut through the inner side walls of both brand new tires which were just installed on the car (january 04 2005). My wife was heading into work via the freeway and if it was not for the goodyear technician who heard a noise during the test drive, my wife could have potentially been involved in a very serious accident had the tires blown out at highway speed. I contacted ford of canada on numerous occasions for compensation but to no avail. At the time of the tire replacement, the vehicle had only 74,000 km. Upon removal of the rear coil springs, it was clear that they had been broken for some time as the fracture points were well rusted over. This is a serious issue that could have resulted in death. Ford does not seem to give a [xxx]! *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer 2000 ford taurus has a defective rear coil spring. ***no answer required*** *ts the rear passenger's side coils spring broke. Less than three weeks later the front driver's side coil spring broke and punctured the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. They agreed to pay for the front coils sping replacement, under recall 04v332000 , but refused to reimburse the consumer for the rear spring replacement.
Both rear coil spring broke on consumers 2001 ford taurus. ***no answer required*** *ts the starter also failed prematurely.
Dt: 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle had a broken rear coil spring. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and left a message in which they hadn't returned the call. The consumer's vehicle was serviced at mccrackin ford. The vehicle only had 14000 miles on it when the rear coil spring broke. The consumer had not experienced any accidents. The consumer wanted her money back for the service that was performed on the vehicle. Ak
Left rear tire went flat. Purchased two new tires and asked the mech. What could cause the grove on inside tire wall. He said to check for piece of metal stuck. When I returned home, all I could find was a semi loose mud flap. Then I looked up and noticed the spring was not sitting on the metal plate of strut. It was the exact spot that the grove was cut into the tire. Called ford dealer and asked about it. They notified me of the recall on the front struts but said none had been issued for the rear. (they look the same!!). Oct 18, I paid to have new springs put on the rear of car. Returned car today 19th, as now it is making loud thumping noise from rear on every bump in the road. Their mechanic took test drive with me and confirmed. They are working on it now. Is this how they are funding the recall on the front ones?? Can you tell I am disgusted with ford motor company?
Dt: the contact stated on october 7, 2005 a coil spring on the passenger's rear suspension broke and went through the tire, it ruined the tire. The contact spoke with the dealer. They would replace the coil springs at contact's expense. There was no warning prior to this happening. This happened on normal road conditions. *ak updated 11/30/2005 -
Dt: 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated the right rear coil spring broke and blew out the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the spring and tire at the consumers expense. The consumer called ford and they stated the vehicle was not under recall . This happened on october 6, 2005. The consumer was able to put the spare tire on the vehicle and drove it to a ford dealership for repairs. *ak updated 11/16/05.
Dt: 2001 ford taurus. The consumer stated that there was a recall on the front coil springs . Upon inspection the dealership found that the rear springs were also broken. The contact had the rear springs replaced at his expense. Ford stated that they were looking into the rear spring problem and the consumer has not heard back from them. The springs were replaced on october 11, 2005. *ak (11/21/05)
Broken rear coil spring, 2001 ford taurus make me 132, I had to pay for replacement! Just last month.
Car was taken to mechanic for routine tire rotation. The car had been making a clunking noise in the rear since we purchased it but ford dealers were unable to diagnose/correct it. When tires were rotated, mechanic noticed oil leaking from strut and investigated; found rear coil spring fractured.
In may of 2005 the rear coil springs of my 2001 ford taurus both broke and the left coil spring punctured my tire causing a rapid loss of air. The coil springs on the front of my vehicle broke in june of 2004 (and now have protective shields due to the recall in august of 2004). All four coil springs on my vehicle have been replaced. My vehicle is now registered in virginia but had over 75000 miles put on it in pennsylvania- I believe that if my vehicle had not been registered in pennsylvania at the time of the front spring recall I would not have known about the recall. The ford dealership in my area was reluctant to place the recall protective shields on the front of my taurus.
Dt: the contact had taken the vehicle to dealer for a regular oil change on may 10, 2005. The mechanic told him that the rear coil spring broke. The contact was not aware that it happened. He figured that it happened sometime between february and may. There is an on going investigation for this issue by the federal safety agency , pe05054. The contact knew that there has been the federal safety agency recall 04v332000 for front coil spring. He wanted to find out as to why there was no recall for the rear coil springs. *ak updated 11/16/05.
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