Back coil springs on 2001 ford taurus broke.
2001 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Failure/fracture of front suspension coil springs and related tire damage. My car was repaired as far as the front suspension is concerned under warranty only for springs. My concern is future spring failure on rear suspension which is known to have similar failures with no safety recall in effect at this time. Despite the federal safety agency tests on similar vehicle defect, I am not convinced that the potential for a loss of vehicle control incident is unlikely. I wonder if one of the federal safety agency persons responsible for the test information would let me trade vehicles with them. Would they be willing to drive this car for extended use on crowded interstate highways in all weather conditions like so many of us do? The parts in question fail because of corrosion. In most cases the spring breaks at the lower first coil, ford has installed a shield to prevent related tire damage per the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v332000 here is my point as plainly as I can put it. These springs will corrode at any location due to stone chips or other surface imperfections. As a result these springs have the potential to break at any location rendering the shield at the lower coil useless. The result could be a loss of vehicle control regardless of which, front or rear, position. Should not ford motor company be mandated to at least inspect these parts for corrosion in other than the common point of failure, and if necessary replace them? Ford has introduced replacement springs with improved corrosion resistant coatings, but in the case of the rear suspension springs on the same vehicles known to have similar failures, there is no current consumer protection mandated. Please tell me that you are going to correct this issue. Isn't it obvious that at best this problem is only half corrected! Since when is that good enough? Thanks for all your successes in the matter of motor vehicle safety! I hope this issue will soon be added to the list. Bob zamost
Left rear coil spring broke while car was in parking lot and being occupied by 4 adults. Broken spring did not come in contact with tire, but was dangerously close. Ford garage on vacation diagnosed problem and cut away enough of the spring end to safely clear tire to be able to drive the car 320 miles from vacation to home. Arranged for home town ford garage to replace both rear coil springs for $400.
My wife owns a 2001 ford taurus in which the driver's side rear coil spring broke while backing it out of the garage. It had already been taken to the dealership for a recall on the front springs because one of them broke while I was driving it. After contacting the ford customer assistance center (1‑800‑392‑3673) today, they told me that they don't have a recall on this problem and all costs to repair would be mine. Obviously they have a problem with this model year and they won't stand behind their product. The car currently has 87,400 miles on it. This doesn't seem like a lot considering the type of failure that has occurred again. I also noticed a number of complaints posted on the internet about this problem.
I pulled out of my parking lot and heard a scraping sounds. I drove around the block back into my parking lot and the sound was there the whole time. I jacked the rear of the car up and noticed the left rear spring was broken and was actually scraping the rear tire. Had it tow to a shop and replaced the springs/struts on the rear. Repair shop took a picture of the old spring which I have. Also replaced the rear tire, it had just scraped off a surface layer of rubber, might have been ok as it didn't get to the belt, but felt safer with a new tire.
2001 ford taurus. Rear springs have broken. Would have punctured a tire, but was able to grind off broken part of spring. Have not repaired spring yet, only have ground off point of spring.
Brought in my 2001 ford taurus for a front end shake and was informed by the mechanic that all 4 coil springs were broken!
2001 ford taurus back springs broke. Consumer's mechanic determined that her front coil springs were under recall and the rear ones were made by a different manufacturer.
Rear coil springs and struts broken on 2001 ford taurus ses. Blowout of tire due to broken coil puncturing tire.
Broken rear spring on a 2001 taraus se.
On 10/16/07 , my local dealership changed my oil and rotated my tires and identified a broken rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus se, the mechanic told me he is seeing a trend between 2001-2003 models, he informed me continued driving without repair would likely result in a blown tire, perhaps being hazardous. I've made an immediate appointment to replace rear coil springs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While performing a routine check-up, the mechanic noticed that the rear coil spring failed and was striking the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 51,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 15 MPH, the contact heard a crunking sound and the vehicle experienced brake failure. He pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and it was towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the two rear coil springs failed and needed to be replaced, in addition to the struts. Everything has been replaced. The current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 58,300.
Took my car in for new tires and was informed that both rear springs were broke. The tires had a groove wore in them.
Rear coil spring broke and punctured tire. The mechanic said that he sees this problem frequently with 2001 taurus models. Rear tires and coil springs needed to be replaced. There was no crash, but there could have easily have been. This car was purchased to be a safe family car to transport an infant-the consequences of this failure could have been very severe.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. When the contact took her vehicle to the dealer to have the tires rotated and balanced, she was informed that the front and rear coil springs were broken. The dealer replaced the front coil springs at no charge, but would not replace the rear coil springs. The cost to repair the rear coil springs is $185.64 plus the $59.99 alignment. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 79,900. The consumer stated feels ford should reimburse all consumers for rear coils springs and alignment. Updated 09/18/07
2001 ford taurus, passenger rear coil spring broken. Caused stabilizer link damage, tire damage. One year ago a front spring broke and was replaced under recall by ford. This is the same problem/defect and ford should stand behind this as it did the front spring defect.
The front left coil spring on my 2001 taurus broke in june 2006. Today august 28, 2007 the left rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus was noted that it was broken by my regular mechanic. Fortunately nobody was in the vehicle or that it did not cause injury but this could be a major problem and by the looks of the number of other complaints this is a very common problem.
Ford dealer mechanic informed us that right rear spring is broken on 2001 ford taurus. He advised us that vehicle is unsafe to drive.
I brought my 2001 taurus to the dealership after I was told by the tire company that my front springs were bad. I was informed that this was a recall. When I took my car in to have the recalled springs fixed, I was informed that both of my rear springs were broken as well as my rear struts. Why are the rear springs not being recalled when they are obviously defective? When I was unable to authorize the dearlership to complete the repairs due to the immense cost, I had to sign a waiver absolving the dealership of any responsibility if an accident were to occur when I left the dealership. This is obviously a very serious defect that could be very dangerous. Why is ford not addressing this issue?
I noticed a noise after tires were rotated. I asked to have it looked at during 90,000 mile maintenance. Both rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus broke. Rear driver side tire shredded as result of broken coil. Had to have both rear coils replaced, and buy two new tires for vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle was taken for state inspection and they stated that the rear coil springs broke. The coil springs and shock absorber were replaced. There was a recall for the front coil springs (the federal safety agency campaign # 04v332000). The current and failure mileages were 48,325.
We have a 2001 ford taurus that we bought new. Had the front spring shields installed upon receiving recall notice. Front springs are ok so far, but I noticed the rear of the car sat a little low in the garage. I had heard of some spring problems with the fords, and my son just had the rear springs on his focus replaced recently at his own expense. (he bought the focus new also) I scheduled service at our ford dealership and they confirmed both rear springs are broken. They did not have them in stock, so rescheduled me for the next day. The struts did not come in, so now I'm rescheduled for next week. Now I don't know if we should drive it or not, as I found out that a lot of tires are being punctured, and I had recently put new tires on. Ford should take care of this...
Driving along a smooth road,car was jolted with a loud bang. I discovered the front passenger side coil spring fractured,leaving part of its base in the strut mount. Second coil spring to fail on this car. Passenger rear also failed, one year ago.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 50 MPH, the front and rear coil springs fractured. The service shop replaced the rear springs in the latter part of 2006. The contact stated that the failure sounded as if a stone had struck the undercarriage of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. The consumer stated the front and rear coil springs broke in a relatively short period time. The front coil springs in the front didn't just break in one place, but in two places . The front strut mount was also punctured and had to be replaced. Updated 08/16/07.
Rear coil spring broke on my 2001 ford taurus and a piece of steel fractured off and damaged the rear fender. According to the ford dealer that services my care it is not covered by ford and both rear springs must be replaced. In addition I now have to have the rear fender repaired at a body shop.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the shop and it was discovered that the rear springs failed and punctured the tires. The contact spoke with the manufacturer requesting assistance with the $1,300 repair cost, but was denied assistance. The current and failure mileages were 43,000. The consumer stated replaced 2 tires were needed 4 were bought, both sets of springs, struts, mounts. The dealer stated the left rear brakes seem to be hanging. Updated 08/07/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH, the passenger side front tire flattened. The contact pulled over and changed the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the cause of failure as a failed spring. The dealer also noticed that the rear spring had failed. The current and failure mileages were 106,000.
Rear coil spring manufacturing defect on 2001 ford taurus.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise while driving. He stopped the vehicle and noticed that the right rear spring was puncturing the tire. The vehicle was towed to a ford dealer and diagnosed as needing the rear springs replaced, in addition to the rear right tire. The current and failure mileages were 48,000.
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