Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts were available. Service manager walter. Front driver's side tire exploded while driving. Firestone, fr440, p215/60r16.
2001 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Notification recall 04s17 safety exists in 2001 taurus, front spring rusted through and snapped off piercing the tire. *bf the consumer was told that her extended warranty did not cover the repair. The consumer saw a recall notice on the internet for the same problem and requested a refund. Campaign id number : 04v332000. The consumer stated that ford used faulty parts that resulted in additional expenses . *tc several days later, the consumer received a safety recall in the mail after being told the coil springs were not on recall it was just a customer satisfaction issue.
Notification for recall 04s17 safety exists in certain 1999 through 2001 model taurus and sable vehicles. *bf recall# 04v332000.
Front coil spring punctures tire. *bf consumer started the vehicle and put it into reverse and heard a loud pop. The front right tire had popped.
Consumer received recall 04v106000. Dealer stated that if they performed recall repairs it would mess up the alignment. However, consumer was included in the recall, and did not get the repairs done. Also, consumer was told by the dealer that ford would not pay for the alignment if they did the repair on the coil spring. *ak struts were replaced instead of recall issue. Consumer was made to pay the bill before vehicle would be released.
The dealership was unable to perform the front coil spring recall 04v332000 repairs because the parts won't be available for 3 1/2 months. *ak *sc
Front coil spring malfunctioned. A recall was issued. However, the part will not be available until december. *ak
While driving 50 MPH, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the left side of the vehicle was lower than the right side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. *jb it was determined that the passenger side rear coil spring broke.
While driving 35 MPH right side rear body suddenly flopped down. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that rear spring broke. The dealer was notified. *ak
The consumer indicated that it is taking an unreasonable amount of time having recall 04s17 repaired. The recall is for the front coil springs. * nm
While driving, the coil spring fractured and caused one of the tires to go flat. *nm
While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the left rear, the left coil spring on the driver's broke. The vehicle was towed to consumer's house. Dealership and manufacturer were notified.
The rear right coil spring broke while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. Upon attempting to reverse out of the driveway consumer felt the broken coil spring rubbing heavily against the rear right tire. Consumer felt that the rear coil spring broke as described in the front coil spring recall 04v332000.*ak right rear tire was punctured.
Ford recalled the vehicle due to the front coil spring corrosion, and tearing up the tires. The consumer stated that the rear coil spring was the problem and the manufacturer was not willing to make an exception. *ak the rear driver's side springs failed while the vehicle was in motion. This problem punctured the inside portion of the tire. *sc
While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Driver's side tire blew out due to passenger's side coil spring break. Consumer called for road side assistence. Then consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the front coil spring was on recall, but not rear coil spring.
Reversing down my driveway this morning, 8/19/2004, I heard a loud noise from rear of car. Examined and determined rear of car was very low and right rear tire appeared damaged. Taken to garage 2 blks away and found both rear springs have broken, appeared to have rusted through and right rear tire destroyed. To replace the spings the stuts needed to be replaced. So 2 new springs, 2 new sturts and one new tire = $800. I do not have my VIN# with me now but can giev it to you tomorrow. This car has 55k miles on it, nice easy miles. I have driven other cars 200k+ miles before I have had a spring fail. Now I'm out $800 and ford says they are only liable for the front springs! Please, please expand your recall notice #4v332000 to include the rear suspension. After reviewing other complaints it is obvious that this is a major problem. I mean really, broken springs that are 3-4 years old with only 20-50k miles on them?? Please consider this a serious problem, if they had failed on the highway I'm sure I would have had both tires punctured and my widow would be looking at caskets right now. I am picking up the car tomorrow, firday 8/20, would you like me to save the parts for your review? Would you like someone to take my deposition? I know it's too late to get my $800 back but why should others have to suffer that come after me, and you know they will. Please call or email me with any quesitons or please call anyway to discuss. Thank you for all you do to keep us safe!
After receiving a recall letter, the consumer made contact with the dealer and was told that the parts will not be in until december.
Consumer received, the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v332000 regarding coil spring. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealership telephoned operator, indicated to the consumer that management gave instructions for dealer to tell consumer that if the coil spring was not broke they won't replace it.
While driving at any speed the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the from right passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The mechanic found the front coil spring on the passenger side had failed. *la *sc
While driving at 35 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician replaced the rear coil spring and the tire at consumer's expense.
I bought a new ford taurus in 2001. Three months after my purchase, a vibration began in the front end. I took the car in and had repairs. To my dismay, the car began to vibrate again in january 2002. I took my car in for repairs again. April 2002 the same problem occurred again, so more repairs. This continued until I gave the car back (july 2004) due to these problems and many others. The dealership, silsbee ford, seemed to only fix the problem temporarily,resulting in me returning the vehicle again and again. I believe there was an underlying problem that was overlooked and I assumed taking the car to a dealership the problem would have been found and properly fixed. By mar 2003 appr. 21,000 miles one cv shaft and axle seal replaced, rod asy replaced at 38,000 miles, and by jan 2004 the other cv axle was replaced. This car has had three sets of tires before 60,000 miles, new rotors at appr. 38,000 miles. The rotors have been turned a number of times before replacing. Consumers need to be informed of makeshift repairs done at dealerships. I turned in my car to the company because it was getting too dangerous to drive and obviously the dealership wasn't competent enough to find the underlying problem. I have tried many different avenues trying to resolve this situation and the ford company keeps stating the warranty is out. I know this but the problem is, my vehicle should have been repaired properly the first time or at least the second time it was in the shop for repairs, while under warranty. I believe my family was endangered because of the negligence of this company.
While driving at 25 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear driver's side wheel, consumer pulled the vehicle of the road. Then, vehicle was towed to the independent shop, and mechanic determined rear coil spring on the driver's side broke and punctured the tire.
Consumer stated a recall was issued for the front coils springs. However, the parts will not be available until the end of december.
Consumer received a recall notice concerning coil spring failure. After making contact with the dealer consumer was told that the coil spring. Will not be replaced, but only inspected.
Consumer was advised by dealership to make an appointment to have front coil spring recall 041v332000 repairs perrformed. However, parts will not be available until december 2004.
Left rear coil spring broke suddenly while drivng across a parking lot, rendering the vehicle inoperable.
I purchased the car on 7/13/04, the recall came out for the front suspension system on 7/16/04. The mileage is 77,135. I heard a popping noise and took the rear tires off as it sounded like that was where the noise was coming from. I discovered the right rear coil spring was broken and was grinding into the tire. I have spoken with ford motor and at this point, informed me that this vehicle is under no recall. They advised me to take it to the local ford dealership. I also advised them that I was making a complaint with the federal safety agency. Why is the front suspension under recall and not the rear also ?? People need to be made aware of these issues with the rear suspension also.
When backing out of the driveway, the consumer heard a noise from outside of the vehicle. The consumer went to investigate the noise and noticed that the right front tire had blown. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the front coil spring had failed. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle : 2001 ford taurus ses. Rear right coil spring broke and caused the tire to rupture.
The front left spring on my 2001 ford taurus broke and punctured the tire as I was backing out my garage in january of 2004. Had to have it towed to the dealership where it was purchased and have the two front springs replaced and purchase a new tire.
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