2002 ford taurus front left driver side spring failure. Luckily, car was not in use when it happened. It was sitting in the driveway idle for 1 full day (march 12). Tried to use it tonight, moved a few inches, seemed like something was hung up. There was a sound of something rubbing against rubber. Examined suspension being closer to the ground than usual. Found front driver side spring broken near the bottom. It has extended past the bracket which holds it. It is putting extreme pressure onto the tire. If I was to drive it, it would most definitely puncture the tire and cause more damage to other parts of the vehicle. Could have been deadly if it happened while traveling on the highway. Also looks as if at least one of the rear springs has broken. Vehicle has 102,000 miles and used in wisconsin. Will be calling ford dealer to get estimate for repairs as I hear there is no recall as of yet. Looks as if it is happening to many of the cars manufactured after the 1998 to 2001 recall, also the 2002 and 2003 model years.
2002 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Front suspension spring broke, disabling the car. The sudden break took out front left sway bar support. Car was immediately disabled. This is dangerous. Could cause a car to loose control and possibly flip. Issue was addressed on ford taurus models for 2001. The issue has not been addressed for ford taurus models for the year 2002 this is my car.
Front spring on 2002 ford taurus broke, puncturing the sidewall of the tire.
I have a 2002 ford taurus. This morning, the left-front coil spring of my taurus broken and it ripped the tire. All of this happened when it was parked in the garage without driving. Before this, it worked fine with no problems. Also I will have to replace the spring, strut and tire for my car.
Front coil spring broke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While the vehicle was traveling at a speed of 10 MPH the contact attempted to make a turn and noticed a popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the front passenger side tire had become flat as a result of being punctured by the coil spring.the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that both rear struts were damaged. The current and failure mileages were 48000.
Tl* the contact has 2002 ford taurus. The contact had the front coils springs fail on the vehicle, as a result it blew out the two front tires. There is a recall on the older model taurus with campaign number 04v332000. The dealer had not been contacted at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages was 55000. Updated 05/04/10. *lj updated 08/24/10
I drive a 2002 ford taurus. I was backing out of the driveway when my front-left coil spring broke, severely damaging the adjacent tire. I had to replace both front springs, the sway bar link, front tire and have the car towed to the garage. I also had to have a front end alignment after replacing the tire. The repair cost ~$800. The mechanic installed plastic guards alongside the coil springs in case they broke again so the tire wouldn't be shredded. My previous car was a 1996 taurus and the exact same thing happened to it; luckily in both cases I was not driving at high speed on a busy roadway. I notice that ford currently has a recall for 1999-2001 taurus (the federal safety agency recall # 04v332000), but not the 2002. Anecdotally, from speaking with mechanics and the dealership, this is a chronic problem with the taurus in general, not just the 99-01 models.
I have a 2002 ford taurus se v6. The left front spring broke and began to rub the tire. I was only doing about 30 MPH at the time on a small road and could pull over in about 300 feet. This car also had two rear springs break about 6 months ago. The car has 117,000 miles on it. I had a 1999 taurus that had a recall that installed a shield around the spring to prevent a spring break from shredding the tire. This is an unsafe design. If I were going highway speeds when this happened, I probably would have been severely injured, possible rollover.
My daughter was backing up her 2002 ford taurus from our driveway when the left front tire blewout. Upon further investigation it was found that the coil spring had snapped and punctured the tire. Fortunately my daughter wasn't traveling at high speed when this occurred or it could have resulted in an accident. There have been numerous complaints about this problem with the 2002 taurus. Previous years were recalled but to my knowledge the 2002 model year hasn't been recalled yet.
On the morning of march 1st, 2010 my wife was backing our 2002 ford taurus out of the garage when the tire blew. Upon inspecting the car I noticed that the coil spring was broken and contacted the tire resulting in tire failure. This is the second time that a coil spring has broken and blown a tire. The first time was in 2006. We live in franklin massachusetts. We bought the car new in 2002 from acton ford. Ford did not offer to cover the cost of the repairs. Franklin ford mentioned that it was a campaign and the car was not covered. My wife and I recently sold the car for parts to a toyota dealer. We are concerned about the safety of people driving these cars that are unaware of the potential dangers. I'm thankful that my family was not driving on the highway when the tire blew. I took pictures of the tire and spring. I have the VIN number as well. Thanks for your time.
I have been the owner of two 2002 ford taurus automobiles. I've had to replace all 4 coil springs on my first one because they simply broke in half. Only one broke at a time but you have to replace the coil springs on both sides of the car when that happens. So I have had 2 repair jobs replacing 4 coil springs. One of the springs broke while traveling at 40 MPH and destroyed the tire on the front drivers side. I was able to control the car, no accident occurred. The first time it happened I just took it to my regular tire store and had it fixed at a cost of $800.00. A year later when another one broke I called ford and they said that there was a recall on those springs but only included 2001 and earlier models. I told them at the time there is a problem with these springs, it's happened to me twice and every tech who knows anything about these cars agrees. The ford taurus's of these model years have coil spring problems. No luck with ford and once again I had to shell out around $800.00 in october 2009 I bought another 2002 ford taurus (dumb me) off a neighbor and sure enough, another broken coil spring. This time I was pulling in my driveway, I could feel it break and again it ruined a 5 month old tire. By the way with every repair job you have to buy 2 new tires as well. The broken spring ruins the tire so you have to buy 2. I called ford again and they told me I'm out of luck. I explained that this is the 3rd time, in 2 different cars and that this has happened. They were less that helpful, polite but of no help. So now I'm looking at another $800 or so. Is there anything you can do to help me?
Front spring broke and slashed tire. Now, a few months later, the rear spring is broken.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. When the consumers son was attempting to enter the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver side tire was punctured by the coil spring. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact had the coil spring replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 75000. Updated 04/01/10. *lj the front springs. Left front link. Lower ball joint and tire were replaced. Updated 06/04/10
Problems with noise front passenger side shuddering sound while driving comes and goes. Problem with car running rough engine power decreased, seam like fuel is poor, some malfunction causing problems in traffic. This malfunction always happens on start up and during regular operating during driving. We have to keep letting off the gas and giving gas to try make it run right a hope to have a smooth ride. The popping noise from the front end always happen daily during driving with normal speeds. The front rotors has been changed three times since I owned this vehicle, continuing to have problem with the front end. Brake pads always have been changed during these problems.
Right front spring broke and punctured the tire - spring and tire had to be replaced. They punctured after vehicle was out in motion.
The car made a loud bang n front end dropped to the ground. Drivers side front suspension busted n blew out the tire, just reached home driveway. It is not fixed as I am on limited income. Also I do have the broken parts and they are not rusted at all. Also the tire was like new and is totally shot.
This happen to my car and now I see five others: 2002 ford taurus front suspension complaints 1 complaint number: 10311880 incident date: february 4, 2010 date added to file: february 18, 2010 description of the complaint: left front coil spring broke and ruptured left front tire, also broke left side swaybar end link detailsdiscuss it in forum 2 complaint number: 10311202 incident date: february 14, 2002 date added to file: february 17, 2010 description of the complaint: left front spring broken with puncture of tire detailsdiscuss it in forum 3 complaint number: 10310960 incident date: december 9, 2007 date added to file: february 16, 2010 description of the complaint: my 2002 taurus was sitting in the driveway when my husband heard a loud bang. The coil spring on the drivers side broke and put a hole the tire. The cost to get the springs replaced and a new tire was over $600.00 detailsdiscuss it in forum 4 complaint number: 10308675 incident date: february 10, 2009 date added to file: february 11, 2010 description of the complaint: car was parked and put into reverse to back up in drive when tire exploded. Upon examination the drivers side suspension spring had exploded into 2 pieces and ripped into tire. Detailsdiscuss it in forum 5 complaint number: 10308774 incident date: february 10, 2010 date added to file: february 11, 2010 description of the complaint: I was driving my ford taurus 2002 and the front left coil spring broke resulting in the broken coil spring puncturing my tire causing it to go immediately flat. This rendered my car immobile, required towing, and replacement of both front coil springs and mounts that hold the coil springs. (cost: $695) so far, this has only happened once, and I really hope it never happens again. I have a portion of the coil spring that broke off from the rest of the coil spring. The remaining spring was kept by the auto repair shop. The portion.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the left front coil spring broke and cut the tire while he was driving up a hill. The entire inside of the tire had shredded and separated. The ford manufacturer was called and stated that there was no warranty or recall for the failure. The contact had to repair the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was 79,437. Updated 04/13/10. *lj updated 10/08/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH he smelled rubber burning and the tire became flat. The contact attempted to change the tire and noticed that the coil spring was broken. The contact informed the manufacturer regarding the coil spring failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no related recalls for his year, make, and model regarding the coil spring. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 139,000.
I have a 2002 ford taurus, when my 16 year old son was driving the car, the front coil spring broke and blew out his tire while he was driving, this also happen to my 2000 ford taurus years ago. I assumed this was a recall due to the 2000 ford had the same problems. I checked and my 2002 is not on the recall list for the coil spring because you changed manufactures & not enough people complained about this problem. I'm not impressed with the ford taurus at this point. I have 3 of them 2000, 2002 and 2007 taurus I also have a ford 500. I have always had faith in your tauruses until this has happen 2 times now and it is going to cost me almost $1000.00 due to the fact I now should replace the struts along with the coil springs and buy a new tier. I would like to know why just because you changed manufactured you would not honor a problem you have had on the ford taurus several years in a row. I thank god my son was not driving fast when the coil spring broke and blew the tier out, he is 16 years old we bought this car because we thought it would be a safe car for him.
My 2002 ford taurus had both front springs broken, 1 tire destroyed, drive axel destroyed and a stabilizer link destroyed. There is a recall for up to 2001 and wonder why this car with the same problem would not be covered. This is extremely disappointing.
2002 ford taurus. Both rear coil springs broke december 2009 and january 2010.. Had to have both coils and struts replaced and stabilizer bar, over $2,000. Front one broke and punctured/ruined tire february 2010, requiring a tow to dealer mechanic. Luckily the front one broke while in driveway and not while driving. Seems a bit too coincidental for 3 to break in such a short time. I don't feel safe, so had the other front one replaced before it snaps. Another over $2,000 bill.
My daughter's 2002 ford taurus had the front driver's side spring snap off and punctured here new tire, while back out of the driveway. I see there is a recall up to 2001 and wonder why this car, with the same problem, would not be covered. This is very disappointing.
Left front coil spring broke and ruptured left front tire, also broke left side swaybar end link.
Left front spring broken with puncture of tire.
My 2002 taurus was sitting in the driveway when my husband heard a loud bang. The coil spring on the drivers side broke and put a hole the tire. The cost to get the springs replaced and a new tire was over $600.00.
1. Started car, a 2002 ford taurus and began to back up and the front left tire blew violently. 2. Subsequently found the coil spring had broken and speared front tire. 3. Replaced coil springs and front tire at an approximate cost of $500.
I was driving my ford taurus 2002 and the front left coil spring broke resulting in the broken coil spring puncturing my tire causing it to go immediately flat. This rendered my car immobile, required towing, and replacement of both front coil springs and mounts that hold the coil springs. (cost: $695) so far, this has only happened once, and I really hope it never happens again. I have a portion of the coil spring that broke off from the rest of the coil spring. The remaining spring was kept by the auto repair shop. The portion of the coil spring that I have shows the slightest amount of rusting on the inside of the coil spring. Apparently, it does not take much to damage these coil springs.
Car was parked and put into reverse to back up in drive when tire exploded. Upon examination the drivers side suspension spring had exploded into 2 pieces and ripped into tire.
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