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2001 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact was driving 25 MPH and heard a loud bang. The contact began to smell a burning rubber odor and merged off the roadway to inspect the vehicle. The contact found that the rear driver's side coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection but no diagnosis for the failure was determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 03/05/14
While driving my 2001 ford taurus ses today at city speeds (30 MPH) I heard a very loud metallic clanking sound. I drove straight home and we put the car on the lift to inspect. We found the front left coil spring was broken from what appears to be rust/corrosion. We live in illinois & called ford to see about the recall (04v332-4235) and how to go about repairing this. The agent checked our VIN and told us that our car did not qualify for this recall despite having been produced in the chicago manufacturing plant, which is one of the plants involved in the recall. Our tire was very close to being shredded by the broken spring and could have caused a very serious accident. I believe our car should be a part of this recall and stated to the ford agent that I was dissatisfied by the apparent runaround I was receiving. I requested a formal complaint to be made, and he stated he would place my complaint in their database. If he actually did, I have no idea. All cars produced in the time frame at the chicago plant should be included in this recall. I will not buy another ford product again due to this issue.
During multipoint inspection dealer found rear springs broken total cost of repair $572.58 . Your data base shows this has been a defective part issue and no recall. Local dealer not aware of rear spring issue.
2nd request on behalf of constituents, requesting the federal safety agency not only recall the 2001 ford taurus but reopen a 2007 investigation re this matter, es have no rec of previous ltr fm sen. Mcconnell but re es11-005500/s/ c.lieu *smd the consumer stated her brother and his friend died in a car accident, and a third passenger was injured, when the rear spring broke and caused him to loose control of the vehicle.
The front, left coil spring broke leaving a jagged edge that shredded the tires sidewall when the car was put in reverse. I do not know exactly when the spring broke, but I was driving on the freeway prior to parking the vehicle. Had this happened on the freeway, the results could have been disastrous. The tire that was shredded was a near new studded snow tire. The total cost to repair the suspension and replace the tire will be about 400 - 500 dollars.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the driver was driving 45 MPH when the front driver's coil spring fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the coil spring was repaired. An authorized dealer was then notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 105,000. ..updated 09-19-12 *bf updated 09/20/2012
Front passenger coil spring fractured. This was an item that was covered by recall 04m04. The fix was to install a cheap plate to prevent the coil spring from puncturing the tire when it cracks. The recall included a prevision to replace a broken spring if the vehicle was in service less than 10 years or less than 150,000. I am disappointed that the corrective action was not to fix the coil spring itself before it would break.
We were pulling into a parking lot when we heard a loud "klunk". From that point on we always heard during left turns. The next day, I had my mechanic look at the car and the rear springs had broken. He said that it was good to get it in. $600.00 bill. This needs to be a recall! People have died.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise while reversing. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the driver and passenger side front coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer advised the contact that there was a prior manufacturer's recall for the coil springs but the recall has since expired. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 500,000.
While driving on a city road my 2001 ford taurus had a blowout on the lr tire. The coil spring was broken in several places which caused part of the spring to gouge the inside wall of the rear tire. Had to replace both rear coil/shock assembly in the vehicle.
Heard clunk from rear of vehicle entering a parking lot. Inspection later that evening revealed rear spring break.
My frame is totally rotten!!! The a arm isn't even attracted to the frame.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring fractured as a result of corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the statute of limitation for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 110,448.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front coil springs were fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,164.
2001 ford taurus. Consumer request a recall on rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus and mercury sable vehicles *tgw the consumers son was involved in a fatal accident due to the failure of the rear coil springs. The driver, went off the left side of the road, but regained control of the vehicle, but suddenly he veered sharply to the left, toward the median which sloped downward and back up to the southbound lanes. The vehicle flipped and landed on its wheels and was stuck by a southbound trailer traveling at interstate speed. The impact to the passenger side of the vehicle killed the consumers son and the front passenger and left the rear passenger with serious injuries. Updated 07/20/11 updated 08/24/11*jb updated 11/29/11.
Rear spring broke and killed rear tire, almost people in the car.
2001 ford taurus ses left front spring snapped. This was discovered at ~95,000 miles and 10 weeks after the ford extended recall program expired. The end of the spring was sitting in the small well at the bottom of the spring and the broken end was very rusty. About 3" snapped off the top end of the spring. Online research indicates this is a very common problem and many people report that the spring punctures a tire and causes suspension and frame damage. I will need to have the springs, along with the struts, bushings, etc. Replaced. Both of my rear springs were also broken and were replaced (at my own expense) in may, 2010.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the drivers side coil spring broke and punctured the drivers side tire when he was driving 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was awaiting repair. The contact referenced recall 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) but was told by the dealer that they would not cover the replacement of the springs. The contact called the manufacturer; however, they offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was 146,750.
Drove the car normally, and it does have some mileage on it, but upon reading online I see that this is a very common failure. Failure: rear strut springs cracking or breaking into multiple pieces. I can see where parts where out, but they should not break. Rear spring broke and damaged tire (sidewall). If I had been going faster, say highway speeds this could have resulted in a pretty significant accident. I was lucky. There is clearly a defect with such a high number of these springs breaking. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contacted stated that the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance when the mechanic informed him that the front suspension had failed and there was a leak in the power steering pump. The vehicle was repaired for the front rotors, brakes, and the power steering pump. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Front suspension shock broke, coil spring ruptured tire.
Today found out that my 2001 ford taurus (about 76k) rear right breaking coil springs broken during a service. The broken spring almost touch the tire. I was lucky it did not broke the tire. I was told to replace both rear springs and would cost more than $1000 dollars. It is a safe issue.
There was very little warning to the failure. The vehicle drove fine until one day it developed a clunk in the front that was worse than the several that were already there. About this same time the steering began to feel sloppy as well. When I looked under the car the front sub-frame was rusted to the point where the a-arm disconnected itself from the sub-frame. The front of the a-arm is now floating free. This is the cause of the steering slop. The only way to fix this problem is to replace the entire sub-frame. This is the frame that holds the engine, transmission and suspension to the vehicle. The vehicle is no longer safe to drive.
My most recent contact with ford was highly unpleasant and discouraging. I own a 2001 ford taurus with 80,000 miles that had 2 front coil springs and 1 rear coil spring break. I contacted ford customer service to inquire what I needed to do regarding the recall on the coil springs; I gave my VIN # to the agent and was told that this car does not have any recalls and ford could not offer me any service for the broken springs. I then contacted airport ford in florence, ky and explained what I was told by ford customer service and the 3 broken coil springs, they told me I could not be helped since ford customer service said that there was not any recalls on this vehicle. Recall 04v332000 recalled the front coil springs and extended the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 mile, which this car is still covered. Rather than continue driving an unsafe vehicle, I decided to get the car fixed. I had the coil springs, wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rods, drive shafts, and rotors replaced on this car. The 2 broken front coil springs destroyed each of these components by placing unnecessary stress on these components. The rear coil spring was inches away from puncturing the tire of this vehicle; this was an accident waiting to happen. I believe that at a minimum the front coil springs should have been replaced by ford due to the recall and extended warranty on these fractured springs; this cost me $343.12. I feel that ford should cover the total cost of this repair to make this vehicle whole again at my cost of $986.28. Ford motor company's response to this complaint will make or break our mutual relationship. I look forward to hearing your response and hope a mutual agreement can be reached.
I don't know what lead up to the failure of my strut springs on my 2001 ford taurus. I had not hit any potholes, had any extreme weight in the back, or any other issues that could have caused this to happen. I am a fairly good driver with a great driving record. Upon replacing my back brakes I was told about my strut springs being broke and they needed to be fixed immediately. The springs had not be broken for very long before having them replaced. The parts alone were $300 (not including labor, the springs are currently being replaced) and due to the broken springs I had to replace both back tires at $100 a piece. An alignment may need to be done now also. The old parts/springs should be available.
Ford has recalled the front suspension springs on my 2001 ford taurus 80000 miles. But my rear spring fractured and nearly caused an accident with my four children in the car. I feel if the front springs are faulty then the backs are just as dangerous!!
Front coil broke when I was driving.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus sel. The contact stated that the passenger side rear coil spring broke and punctured the rear passenger side tire while driving approximately 45 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was being repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was a recall on the front coil springs but not the rear springs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000.
I took my 2001 ford taurus to a local dealer to have a mandatory state inspection performed. The service advisor informed me that one of the rear coil springs was cracked and he said both rear coil springs need to be replaced immediately. I was told to stop driving the vehicle because the broken spring could puncture a tire, causing an accident. New rear coil springs were ordered and will be installed by the dealer on 6/23/10. I will ask to keep the old parts. My car was part of the 04s17 recall for the front coil springs. Shields were installed below the front springs on 5/10/05, at 44,356 miles. The rear coil springs were not included in this recall, but maybe they should have been.
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