Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud clicking noise coming from the driver side front tire. She then smelled burning rubber and pulled off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the two front coils, shield, and tires needed to be replaced. They further stated that the coil springs failed and punctured the front driver side tire. The tire was replaced. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 59,600.
2002 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While backing out of the driveway at 15 MPH, the front suspension coil springs failed. The mechanic stated that both of the front coil springs were fractured and destroyed the strut mounts on the vehicle. The contact discovered the recalls on the previous year vehicles, but ford stated that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle is currently in the shop, but has not yet been repaired. The transmission type and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.
Spring on front driver side, fractured while driving on smooth surface in fair weather. Fractured spring completely destroyed tire and at a higher speed could have caused serious accident.
2002 ford taurus ses front left coil spring snapped and shredded tire. Spring is off the bottom mount and broken coil section still hanging from strut. This is the second time this has happened. Other time was front right spring while warranty was still in effect. I was moving at a slow rate of speed when a loud bang was heard, the front tire was ripped open through the inside sidewall.
The front left coil spring on my 2002 ford taurus fractured, puncturing and slashing the adjacent tire. The force of this coil spring fracture also shattered and separated the adjacent stabilizer control link. Upon reading similar reports of these occurrences, it is now apparent to me that all four coil springs on ford taurus have a propensity to fracture and slash the adjacent tire. This coil spring failure at highway speed could cause a loss of control that would be catastrophic. I am now faced with the decision of either replacing all four coil springs at my expense or replacing this vehicle with a reputably manufactured automobile.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While pulling out of the driveway he heard a popping and grinding noise. The contact noticed that the driver side front tire was flat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer they stated that the front coil spring broke and pierced the tire. The contact felt that there should be a recall for the part. The current and failure mileages were 108,000. Updated 3/5/08 *cn updated 03/05/08
I was backing out of the driveway on 12/4/07 in ,y 2002 ford taurus ses when I heard a loud bang under the car. The driver side front tire blew out. When I removed it, I saw that the coil spring had broken and cut into the tire.
Right front coil spring broke and caused tire to shred.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving in reverse at an unknown speed, the driver side front tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to the body shop and they stated that the front coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The manufacturer's public relations department stated that nothing could be done and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. The current and failure mileages were 95,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated the repair shop repaired several ford's with less mileage and same defect. Updated 01/14/08
Driver front shock and strut broke and blew the tire. Luckily I was in driveway just leaving for work had to call tow truck to bring to garage for repair being it was a 2002 vehicle the schroad was suppose to be put on the 2002 vehicle and newer, but this did not have anything on it. So tire blew, but luckily I was not going 60 miles a hour down the hwy. We still have the old parts for proof of damage.
2002 ford taurus with broken rear coil springs and other problems. Consumer states the coils springs broke, tires are wobbling, and the belt tensioner lost power steering.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the rear suspension spring snapped. As a result, a jagged metal rod rubbed against the rear driver side tire and caused it to blow out. The vehicle was not being driven when the rear suspension snapped. The vehicle is currently being inspected. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 12/12/07
Broken front and rear coil springs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle stopped. The road conditions were normal. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the passenger side front coil spring failed. The coil spring punctured the tire. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 12/27/07 *lj the dealer stated also repaired the ab sensor assembly. Updated 12/12/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for regular maintenance. The mechanic stated that the passenger side rear coil spring cracked. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 11/1/07
While driving passenger side rear spring broke in strut also damaging tire. Vehicle has 50,981 miles. Have an appoint on 9/18/2007 to replace both rear struts & alignment done.
2002 ford taurus wagon, rear suspension coil spring broke while sitting in driveway. Wow, thank god we were not driving with the kids in the car.
2002 ford taurus. Front left coil spring broke and punctured the tire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While parked he heard a loud bang then noticed that the front coil spring punctured the tire and caused a flat. The dealer stated that there is a recall the front coil springs (the federal safety agency campaign id# 04v332000) on the 2001 ford taurus but not for the 2002. The contact felt his vehicle should be included as part of the recall. The purchase date of the vehicle unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving 5mph out of the garage the front coil springs sheered and split in half. The sharp edge of the front coil spring cut into the right front passenger tire. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that they needed to replace two front coil springs. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased advised him that his extended warranty expired. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 43,400 and the current mileage was 45000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front coil springs failed and punctured the tires. Through online research, he discovered that many others experienced the same failure. The contact performs mechanical work and will repair the vehicle himself. The failure speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop for a tire rotation. The mechanic noticed that the vehicle was lower on the passenger side rear and stated that the rear coil springs was broken. The current and failure mileages was 58,486. The consumer stated this is the second coil spring that has failed. The first time the front coil spring broke while driving and ripped the inside of the tire. Updated 09/06/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. He noticed that driver side front coil spring was broken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the they found that the rear coil springs were also broken. The dealer replaced the coil springs, struts and struts bearing. The manufacturer would not reimburse for the cost of the coil springs. The current mileage 95,600 and the failure mileage was 94,719. Updated 02-01-08 *bf the consumer stated the cost of repair was at tune of $1,246.00. Updated 02/01/08
I purchased a 2002 ford taurus sel new from sunnyside ford in holden, ma in oct of 2002 with 6 year 60k mile warranty plan. The vehicle currently has 54,000 miles on it and has not been abused and is driven only by my wife and I. A left rear coil spring snapped about a year ago and was replaced by dealer under extended warranty. With a $50 co pay by me. Today 07/31/07 the right front coil spring suddenly snapped. Car had to be towed to sunnyside ford who is once again making repairs with my $50 co pay under extended warranty. It is high time that ford motor co recall these dangerous 2002 model year taurus with defective front and rear coil springs before people are killed. I am lucky that I was not traveling at high speed when my springs snapped. I have read many accounts of this problem on the internet of these springs snapping suddenly and puncturing tires on 2002 taurus.
2002 ford taurus se front drivers side spring snapped. This was recalled in 1999-2001 ford taurus's with the same problem but not the 2002. I have seen many complaints about this when I googled the problem. Please help!! *I couldn't find ford on the manufacture section, so I selected chrysler to proceed.
I own a 2002 ford taurus station wagon that the front coil spring broke when backing out. I heard a noise and than an explosion when the front tire blew out. This was the same failure ford had recalls for 1999 and 2000 models as I had those cars. I emailed ford , and they said go to the dealer or fix it yourself. I spoke to a local dealer, who knew of the problem but said no recalls on this problem for my car. I have since heard this story from many people who knew others who had the same failure. I could only imagine what would happen at 65 MPH driving down the highway. How many people have to die or be injured before ford was made to react. Quality one what a joke.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang. The vehicle appeared to be lower on the driver side. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed new coil springs on both sides. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact heard a loud noise while pulling out of a driveway. The vehicle dropped to the ground and was towed to a local mechanic. The cause of failure was diagnosed as the front coil spring. The vehicle was repaired. On july 6, 2007, while pulling out of a driveway, the rear coil spring failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The engine size, purchase date, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 52,000 and failure mileage was 47,000.
2002 ford taurus-the left front spring on the strut broke causing a loss of control, the car pull hard to the left into oncoming traffic and damaged the rim, axle, break line and a control arm. No unusual events or road hazards were involved, it broke under normal driving conditions. Other ford models have been recalled for this same problem but the 2002 model is not covered under these recalls and should be.
2002 ford taurus, while backing out of the driveway the rear coil spring colapsed, slicing the brand new tire. This was the second taurus I owned , both same year make and model that had that its rear coil spring broke this wa svery dangerous and cost me lots of money.
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