2001 Ford Taurus tires problems

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Tires · 48,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The vehicle had cooper tires, line dean alpha, dot 3dx8dk30707, size p215-60-r16. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle began abnormally vibrating followed by a loud, unusual noise. The contact discovered that the front passenger tire had blown. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the tire was replaced, as well as the rear tires. The mechanic advised that the steel belts were separated from the rear tires. The manufacturer of the tires would not provide any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2010 · Tires · 43,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns goodyear assurance comfort p195/60/r15 tires. The contact experienced tread separation just after 40,000 miles. The contact purchased the same tire for a 2001 ford taurus and a 2001 ford focus. Both the vehicle dealer and tire store stated that the problem was tread separation but the tire manufacturer disagreed. The tires were rotated at 35,000 miles and failed 5,000 miles later. The dot number and VIN were unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The consumer stated one of the tires that had just been inspected, went flat while driving on the highway. Updated 08/23/10 updated 08/19/10*bf updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/14/10

Filed Jan 13, 2010 · Suspension, Tires · 28,000 miles · MA

2001 ford taurus rear spring coils. Why isn't there a recall for the rear spring coils, when there is a recall for the front spring coils? The same problem happens with the rear spring coils that happens with the front spring coils. Tires are exploding! This is extremely dangerous!!!!!!! Ford needs to take responsibility for this problem!

Filed Jan 13, 2010 · Suspension, Tires · 28,000 miles · MA

We own a 2001 ford taurus with about 28,000 miles on this vehicle. I am handicap and this is the vehicle that we use to get me to appointments, etc. We are very lucky that the front tire exploded while my husband was backing out of our driveway and not while we were already driving on the highway or where ever! We had the car towed to our mechanic and he told us that the tire exploded because of the front spring coil. Once we found out the cause, I looked on the internet for any issues or recalls for this problem, and low and behold there is a recall because of the front spring coils. We then had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership that we bought the car from. They are fixing the car now. Yesterday we were told by the dealership that there is a problem with the rear spring coils and that they also need to be replaced. There is not a recall on the rear spring coils, even though I have been researching this issue for the last few days and it appears that ford should have an active recall on the rear spring coils. Ford needs to step up and issue a recall for the rear spring coils. We have been told the ford will not pay for the tire that exploded (btw: the 2 front tires were just replaced this past summer) and they won't pay for the rear spring coils to be replaced, even though they have to be replaced! I thought that ford made safe vehicles, but I now know that is not the case. Ford needs to do something before something serious happens to somebody. I am extremely disappointed!!!

Filed Jul 5, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · TX

I bought my 2001 ford taurus used, in 2004 it has been a good car until 2008 when it started shaking in the front end. I took it to the mechanic and they told me it was a rack and pinion, so I had that replaced and paid through the nose. The car was still shaking, I took it back he said that I had to get it aligned because it was towed out and he did not have the equipment to do that. I replaced the now bald tired and had it aligned. Still shaking and now worse, I am now unemployed and can not afford to take the car to the shop and the warranty on the mechanic I took it to is up and he says it is my responsibility to pay for him to look at it further. When I had it aligned they did tell me that the rods and the struts were fine. So what exactly could this be? After 40 MPH the steering wheel shakes like crazy and there is a whirling noise coming from the wheels. Please help.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · Fuel system, Suspension · 66,000 miles · PA

I own a 2001 ford taurus. The front and rear coil springs have been replaced two times over the years. There was a recall on the front springs but none on the rear. My recent incident occurred in october. I had five kids in the car when the front coil broke off and ripped the tire. The cost to fix was $1,700. Why hasn't there been a stronger demand for ford to fix this problem. Searching the internet I know this is a widespread problem.

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Tires · NE

Sears and their defective chinese tires. On july 26, 2007, we purchased four new sumitomo htr h4 p215/60hh16 tires for my 16 year old sons 2001 taurus from sears in lincoln, nebraska. On august 12, 2007 he drove approximately 15 miles on the interstate to go to a park with some of his friends. Shortly after pulling into the park, the right front tire went flat. He immediately pulled over and changed the flat tire, replacing it with the donut in his trunk. I had never seen a new tire with less then 300 miles on it in this condition. The flat tire had split open along the sidewall. There was no damage to the tire other then this split. It wasn't scuffed like he had hit a curb and there were no nails or puncture holes in the tires. To me, it just looked to be another defective chinese tire. I have had a terrible time with the employees at sears. They have been extremely uncooperative and we have not yet reached a satisfactory resolution. After several hours of working towards a resolution, they did finally agree that the tire was defective and placed a new tire on the rim. However, they stated that they were too busy to place the wheel back on the car and told my son he would have to do that himself. I expect we will end up in court. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 91,076 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 20, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 43,000 miles · WI

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

Filed May 31, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 104,000 miles · WI

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.