Rear coil springs failure for the second time. The rear coil springs failed for the second time. This time puncturing the rear tire.
2001 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Apr 2007 I have a 2001 ford taurus [xxx] purchased used from pundmann ford feb. 2003. A few days ago I noticed a large piece of coil spring under the car. Thinking that the spring was from the front and related to the shields that were installed under a previous recall I took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that both rear springs were broken. My trunk is never weighted down and I do not tow anything. Did the rear springs come from the same vendor that supplied the defective front springs? As far as I know this is unheard of, even the service rep was surprised, and said that it should not have passed the required missouri safety inspection. I should hope that ford motor company will be willing to make an arrangement to have these springs replaced at no charge. Sincerely, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] dear [xxx], thank you for contacting the ford motor company customer relationship center regarding your 2001 ford taurus. We have reviewed your situation, and there are no warranties, recalls or customer satisfaction programs on your vehicle that would provide assistance for this repair. Sincerely, shiela ford motor company follow up: 12jun07 had both defective rear springs replaced at pundmann ford, noticed new "clunk" from rear and took back to pundmann --- I was told that the broken rear springs probably caused excessive stress on the struts and they needed replaced, I don't suppose that ford is going to take responsibility for any of this, even though there are numerous complaints on the federal safety agency's website --- is it only when defective components kill people that the manufacturers are forced to make things right? *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
On 7 june 07, the left rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus se broke and contacted the tire, rubbing the inside of the sidewall almost completely through.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving in reverse at 2 MPH, the contact heard a noise and drove the vehicle home. The contact found that the rear coil spring created a hole in the left rear tire. The vehicle is currently at the shop. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact noticed that the vehicle was lower on one side in the rear. He jacked up the vehicle and discovered that the rear driver side coil spring had failed and was puncturing the tire. He spoke with the dealer who stated that the vehicle is not under recall. The weather conditions were partly sunny. The current and failure mileages were 116,000. Updated 07/19/07.
Large bang noise on moderate (normal) braking to stop sign. Vehicle was taken to local ford dealership for inspection. Found 2 fractured rear coil springs as well as two tire severely grooved on interior of sidewall. Replaced two springs, as well as two rear tires. Previous tires were about a month old.
Faulty suspension; both rear springs broken.
One front spring was replaced under ford recall procedure. Now I have learned that both of the rear springs broke. Local ford dealer said that no recall has been issued for rear springs.
Replaced rear coil springs on the 2001 taurus sedan. Also, needed new struts as a result of the failure.
I took my car in for recall service 04s17 from ford, front coil spring shields. The technician came to find out that the rear leaf springs have a crack. This sounds to me that the rear springs are also a problem and should be added to the recall in tandem with the front coil spring defect. He told me that there's a possibility that I can blow out my rear tire, so I need both rear springs replaced. Estimated cost of labor and parts along with an alignment, $460. I'm going to get the work done soon, because of the potential danger of the rear tire blowing out, but it does sound like a manufacturer's defect just like the front coil recall.
I had a catastrophic failure of the coil springs on the 2001 ford taurus, and had to replace the front coil springs at my expense. Later , I found out about safety recall 04v332000 , and presented the bill to the local ford garage for reimbursement of the price of the parts. The district ford recall representative refused my claim and would not give a reason other than the work was not done at a ford garage. What were the options. The spring destroyed the tire and I could have crashed under other conditions.
2001 taurus: the spring on the ear driver's side wheel broke and destroyed the tire. Ford knew that the springs installed on this type of vehicle were prone to breaking, and even had a recall relating to this exact problem for the front wheels. I didn't understand how it was determined that there was a problem with the springs, but failed to replace all the springs during the recall. When I contacted the dealership I was told that they were surprised that there was not a recall on the rear springs, and that they thought that there should have been a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact took his vehicle in for inspection and found that both of the rear coil springs were damaged. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. He noticed the rear passenger side coil spring was fractured and damaged the tire. The dealer confirmed that the coil spring was fractured. There is currently a defect investigation open (the federal safety agency action # pe05054). The current and failure mileages were 72,500. The consumer provided invoice for repairs. Updated 06/19/07
2001 ford taurus. Both rear springs are broke.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH the driver's side coil spring failed. The mechanic replaced both coil springs, a damaged cv joint, a failed connector rod, and a damaged strut. The contact never received a safety recall notice, and didn't know if the repairs were performed with the previous owner per recall# 04v332000. The contact had the front brake pads repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle was brought to a repair shop for new rear drums. The mechanic replaced the rear drums and brakes, and noticed that the rear coil spring failed. Through research the contact discovered several complaints regarding the above mentioned failure. The current and failure mileages were 72,000.
Hello, I have a 2001 ford taurus purchased used from pundmann ford feb. 2003. A few days ago I noticed a large piece of coil spring under the car. Thinking that the spring was from the front and related to the shields that were installed under a previous recall I took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that both rear springs were broken. How can a vehicle that has not suffered harsh winters and is only 6 years old have broken springs? My trunk is never weighted down and I do not tow anything. Did the rear springs come from the same vendor that supplied the defective front springs? As far as I know this is unheard of, even the service representative was surprised. The ford service representative also stated that the vehicle "should not have passed the state safety inspection with these broken springs". I was told by ford customer care that they were not required to do anything at this time. 4/23/07
Driving at low speed, and heard a load "pop" from the driver rear side. I was directly in front of a firestone service center and immediately pulled in. Under car inspection showed the rear coil had broke and cut through the inner side wall of the tire. Technician said another 500 feet would have caused the tire to blow. If I had been at highway speed a serious accident would have occurred. The firestone manager states they see this problem often on taurus/sable models. I knew there was a recall on the front springs (I had the vehicle in for the recall to check/replace). I contacted my local dealer for details on what to do for rear spring re-call and was told they know of no problem with rear coils. I find this statement hard to believe, since the firestone repair center see cars every month with this problem. I had both springs replaced,struts (damaged), tire replaced, and vehicle aligned ($1300 total). I have defective spring in my garage.
Rear springs broken, recall on front but not rear. I read that some springs broke and punctured tires. If one set of springs is bad wouldn't it be obvious to replace all? What will it take to recall the rear springs? This is obviously defective springs. Why should consumer have to deal with it?????
Broken rear coil springs. I was to the dealer 2 months ago and had the broken front coil springs replaced under warranty. Now, during a state inspection ,was informed the rear springs were broken and must be replaced at my cost.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH\ the vehicle began making a noise. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the failure was due to the rear coil springs and struts. The dealer confirmed that the failure was directly related to recall# 04v332000. The failure mileage was 76570, and the current mileage was 76620.
Detected a noise in wheel portion of automobile. Drove to local master mechanic who advised it was a broken right rear coil spring creating a sharp broken area that had scored the tire, and cut.
2001 ford taurus -- rear coil spring broke, then punctured left rear tire while my daughter was driving the vehicle to the dealer. Dealer needed to do approximately $700 in repairs.
Both rear coil springs fractured at the same time, car has 51,000 miles on it. There was a recall on the front springs but not the rear, and now they have broken, seemed very strange, and ford will not stand behind their product, repair cost over $500.
I just got through having the front coil springs replaced at the dealer under fords "campaign" to fix the springs only if they are broke on my 2001 taurus..now ,not even three days later the car is back at the dealer to replace the rear springs. Why should people have to have an accident or worse possibly die because of a spring failure that everybody and their brother knows is going to happen on these taurus'?
While parked, the rear coil springs on both the drivers side and passenger side have fractured and parts of the coil have fallen to the ground. Ford motor has acknowledged a problem with the front coil springs by issuing a recall but yet does not acknowledge this obvious problem with the rear coil springs and issue a recall for this defect.
2001 ford taurus. Rear suspension coil broke. Flatten tire and place large groove around total tire on the driver's rear side. This should be cover just like the front was.
Right rear spring snapped in half while driving and part of the spring scored the tire and it went flat. Need new rear spring and tire.
My 2001 taurus was taken in to get brakes checked. They found both rear coil springs broken. I was told, when this happened to my last car - mercury- that this had been fixed. Since I drive for a living it could have caused a big problem. Ford has know about this for at least 10 years and hasn't done anything yet. This should be covered by a warranty.
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