Brought vehicle to local mechanic for replacement of 2 rear tires. While replacing tires, mechanic discovered rear coil spring on passenger side was completely broken. Advised me not to drive vehicle, that it was extremely dangerous, and could cause an accident. Repair was performed at cost of $911.70. Involved springs, struts, and stabilizers.
2002 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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My 2002 ford taurus ses was parked in my driveway when my right rear coil spring broke for no reason. Ford only offers a recall on taurus's made in 2001 and before. Obviously they are aware of the problem but seem to ignore that the 2002 models have the same problems. The break also caused significant damage to my tire. I am a 22 year old musician, fixing ford's mistakes isn't exactly in my budget.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving 30 MPH, the front end of the vehicle collapsed onto the front tire. The driver nearly crashed because she had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the repair would cost more than $340. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
While driving at highrate of speed my son was nearly killed when front spring broke and went into the tire. There is no recall on ford taurus 2002 for this.
Pulling car into the driveway 2002 ford taurus: front suspension coil springs fractures and sliced tire. Car towed, tire replaced as well as 2 coils and 2 shields put on.
While vehicle was parked, the right front coil spring broke and the end of the spring punctured the right front tire. The spring, strut and strut tower were replaced along with the tire and wheel alignment done. Repair costs total $425.00. I have the spring from the vehicle and looks like had a weak/rust spot at the break.
The front end of my 2002 ford taurus had been making some creaking and groaning noises. We thought possibly that it could be the transmission, but as I found out, it wasn't. On june 7, I had just gotten off the highway to stop for something on my way to work, and as I pulled into the parking space, I heard a loud crack. I looked to see if I had run over something, and I started back to work. A few blocks later, the front left started smoking, and my tire went flat. I went to jack the car up to see what happened, and the front left coil spring had snapped. The smoke had been coming from the spring rubbing against and also puncturing my tire. I consider myself very lucky that this didn't happen a few minutes before as I was coming down the highway at 60 MPH, as my steering was greatly affected. We checked with the ford dealership, but they did not have any safety recalls for this particular type of situation, which I realize now is definitely a safety hazard. We bought new shocks/struts for both the left and right front of the car, and also are replacing both ball joints on each side; I also have to buy new tires.
When I got into my 2002 ford taurus ses, I put the car into reverse. I heard a "rubbing" sound from the front passenger tire. I got out and looked at it and didn't see anything. I got back into the car and put the car into drive. I moved forward a couple of inches and heard the "rubbing" sound again, followed by a pop. As is turns out, the suspension coil had snapped and the end of the coil was rubbing against the tire. It punctured the tire and rendered the car immobile. The vehicle has not been repaired yet. The estimated repair cost is $1200 to replace both front struts and both tires. This comes less than two months after I had the rear passenger side suspension coil snap, nearly causing an accident. The costs to replace both rear struts and tires was $1148.24. Based on complaints I read online, this is a common problem and should be recalled.
I own a 2002 ford taurus ses under 100k miles. Last week, when I was pulling out from the parking lot of my apartment and the car has just moved inches, I suddenly felt something punctured my tire and the tire was losing air very quickly. I stopped immediately and tried to replace the flat tire with the spare one. I then figured out that it was the broken coil spring of the left front suspension that punctured the tire, which was only 20k miles.
The car had been sitting in the driveway for about a month waiting to get a new transmission. When it was backed out, the tire gave out. Thinking it was simply a flat I tried to change the tire to realize the front drivers side coil spring had broken. Has not been repaired yet.
2002 taurus passengers side front coil spring broke at highway speeds nearly killing all of us in the car. Only 80,000 miles on car. We were just going down the road and heard a bang, which took out the tire. I am being told 2002 model years are not covered by recall, and obviously the same problem has existed for many years prior, covered by recalls.
Rear coil spring broke under normal use and was replaced at the cost of $800. This situation caused a potentially very dangerous driving condition.
I have a 2002 ford taurus. The front spring on the drivers side broke while sitting in the laneway. It punctured the front drivers tire(which I just had installed a month previous at $200.00per tire) I did not know of recalls for this particular year of car.. Had I been driving down the freeway, I probably would not be sitting here writing you this e-mail. I also just paid a repair bill for the front springs for $410.00. I have the old parts to inspect if need be. I would appreciate a response from you .
Failure of right front spring and puncture of adjacent tire on 2002 ford taurus in ann arbor, michigan. Approximate mileage on vehicle was 81,500. No prior warning or occurrence. No external property was damaged. Was backing the car out of a parking space in a lot and was proceeding to enter the roadway when a loud explosive noise occurred. Looked like a flat tire on the right front. Tow truck attendant stated the that the right front spring broke and punctured tire and took the car to our local ford dealer. The dealer service attendant stated that there was a warranty on this failure and checked if our vehicle qualified. The attendant stated that the vehicle build date was outside the qualified warranty period. The dealer replaced both front springs, right front strut bearing and the right front tire. Not sure if the parts are still available. We would appreciate if the warranty period could be extended to include our build date.
2002 ford taurus, coil springs broke and punctured tire. Same as the federal safety agency action number: pe04044 I have seen several other comments online about the 2002.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While the vehicle was idling, the front driver's side coil spring fractured and punctured a hole in the tire. A few months later, the rear coil springs fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 71,000 and current mileage was 81,000.
My wife had our ford taurus at mark ford mercury in new milford ct. On saturday may 16, 2009 for regular service at 50k miles. With a planned trip of several thousand miles ahead we wanted the car totally checked out and serviced as necessary. My wife still complained of the ride feeling funny, so we made an appointment with our local tire center to have the tires checked for problems. After a few minutes with the car on his lift to remove the tires he brought me into the shop to show me both rear springs were broken! The broken coils had slipped over the strut and were perilously close to the rear tires.
Front coil spring broke on driver side and shredded the inside of that tire.
Car: 2002 ford taurus ses indecent: exiting driveway and heard loud noise, that shook the car, pulled over and discovered front drivers side spring had broken, in turn hitting tire and and braking sway bar. Note:july 15, 2004 | recall id# 15302 hide details recall reasonsuspension:front:springs:coil springs recall datejuly 15, 2004 model affectedtaurus potential units affected 899060 recall summary on certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. Consequence if this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash. Remedy dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on august 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on january 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of february 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford motor company 04s17 my car has the same issue, but with the has the plate.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While the vehicle was being inspected, the rear coil springs failed on both sides of the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was no recall or tsb for this year, make, and model vehicle; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair cost. The contact believes a recall should be issued for the coil springs since there are some recalls for the 1999-2001 models. The current and failure mileages were 78,000. Updated 06/09/09. *lj updated 06/10/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the coil springs are splitting in half in the rear of the vehicle. The front coil springs may also be failing. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact wants the vehicle to be repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 5/26/09 *cn updated 05/28/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While backing out of the driveway at a low speed, the front driver's side coil spring failed and punctured the driver's side tire. A loud explosion was heard. The contact called the auto parts store and was informed of a recall regarding the coil springs for his year, make, and model vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 122,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While reversing out of the driveway at 5 MPH, the driver heard a loud noise. The front passenger side tire blew out and the coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The vehicle will be towed to the repair shop. A report was filed with the manufacturer and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a ford dealer. The current and failure mileages were 89,464. Updated 05/26/09 *bf updated 05/28/09.
Rear spring broke and punctures tire.
Left front strut spring broke when parked in the garage of my house, piercing the new tire & preventing me from backing out of garage.
I was backing out of the driveway today and my left front spring 2002 ford taurus 140,000 miles let go and punctured my tire. Thank goodness that this did not happen when I was driving down the highway, for it could have been disastrous. There are numerous postings by ford owners on this issue. Do ford owners have any recourse, since this yr. (2002 ford taurus) is not covered by recall but the earlier yr. Cars are?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While backing out the driveway at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud popping sound. He jacked up the vehicle and noticed that the front coil spring failed and punctured the tire. He found recalls on the internet for the 1999-2001 models, but not for the 2002 models. The manufacturer will not cover the cost of the repair. The contact was advised to keep the receipts to receive reimbursement in case a recall is issued. The current and failure mileages were 94,000. Updated 06/24/09. *lj the mechanic also informed the consumer the rear coil spring were near failure as well. Updated 07/02/09.
Car 2002 ford taurus sel 3.0l the rear drivers side spring broke and cut the rear tire. The incident happened when the car was being backed out of the garage. Car had to be taken to the dealership on a flatbed. Both rear springs and the cut tire are being replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and pulled the vehicle back into the driveway. She noticed that the front driver's side tire was punctured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front coil springs and strut failed. The dealer replaced both front coil springs and the strut at the cost of $700. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they would not assist. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 06/12/09 *bf updated 06/16/09
Front left coil spring broke and slashed tire with no warning at all; could have caused a horrific highway accident while traveling at 65mph. Ford has recalled coil springs for sables and taurus model of 2001 no further. There is clearly a serious problem. Snow states have had recalls due to salt corrosion to spring causing sudden fractures. The out come for repair; replaced coil spring, shock;bearing and new tire totaling 780.00. My concern now is do I replace the other 3 coil springs to the tune of 150.00 before the same issue arises again!!! Ford should take the blame and offer the replacement before too many more serious accidents occur.
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