Dt: contact stated there recall 04v332000 was issued for model years 1999-2001, contact's vehicle was a 2002, but it was manufactured in july 2001, based on the VIN this vehicle did not fall under this recall campaign. The left front coil springs fracture, causing the front left tire to rupture. The tire did not puncture until the vehicle was parked in the driveway. Contact's wife was driving the vehicle on a bumpy highway where construction was going on. She did not recognize any strange noises from the vehicle. The end of the spring was sticking through the tire, and there was a groove on the inside sidewall of the tire. This was where the end of the spring punctured through the tire.
2002 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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The front driver side coil spring broke in half during normal driving conditions, and punctured my tire. As I've called around, I have heard multiple reports from auto repair technicians that this happens all of the time. A quick search of internet articles seems to substantiate their claim. Had this occurred while driving at normal speeds (I was turning into a driveway) the sudden puncture could have easily resulted a fatal crash.
Front end has had vibration since I bought the car. Have had continental original tires replaced under warranty 3 times because dealership said vibration was due to tire failure "excessive runout". Vibration is returning again.
I had a flat tire 6/12/2005. Here the perimeter of the tire was ?sliced due to bad drivers side spring. My car is a 2002ford taurus veh id#[xxx]. My brother in law had the same problem w his ?2000 taurus but the front spring. The dealer said his was covered under a gov warranty but mine was not covered. The car was towed to the dealership and we had a$233 bill to repair something that could have been fatal. Immediately after the repair the car started making a loud knocking noise and car was back in dealership 6/21 fro $400. Repairs to replace both rear struts. This car only has 42,000 miles on itl. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Contact states: there is a recall on some of the 2002 model ford taurus on what happened to contacts coil spring broke and tire ruptured yesterday. Vehicle has not yet been rerpaired. Contact feels this vehicle should be covered under previous recall.
Left rear coil spring broke gashed the rear tire.
While driving 40 MPH the rear passenger coil spring punctured the tire. The consumer continue to drive. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
Broken left side rear suspension spring. Gouged inside sidewall of the rear tire.
While driving at a low rate of speed, I heard a loud pop followed by the blowout of the front tire. The front coil spring had broken and punctured the tire. The car came to an immediate stop. Both front coil springs, front shocks, links and a new tire were all replaced.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that the right rear shock absorber broke, and needed to be replaced.
The federal safety agency recall 04v332000; ford issued a front coil springs recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but had the tire ruptured and almost coming off. Consumer was informed by dealer that the coil springs caused the problem.
Was driving down the road and all of a sudden I heard a loud pop and my car started shaking really bad and started making a really loud clanking noise. I almost put my car into a tree when this happened. Apparently the front driver side strut spring broke and in the process the spring broke the strut stabilizer and got tangled in the axle and broke the rubber boot on the axle.
While driving in inclement weather the blower motor failed work and the windshield became foggy. This caused poor visibility for the driver. Consumer heard a loud knock noise coming from the front. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that defroster/defogger motor, and the passenger side lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
While driving there would be a vibration in the rear suspension. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Front driver's side coil spring sheared off onto the tire, causing the tire to go flat. Consumer pulled over, and had vehicle towed to dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the coil spring and tire needed to be replaced.
I have 2002 ford taurus, the driver side front spring on the strut broke and went through the inner side of the tire. I just pulled into a parking lot after getting off the expressway, when the front spring broke in half and went through the driverside tire. The parts that had to be replaced were both springs and driver side tire. 1999 through 2001 ford taurus have a recall for this same problem. I was told by the dealer that the parts are indenical to the parts on the 2002 taurus, but the 2002 are not on the recall. I told the dealer to make sure to save me the parts. I believe that if ford's doesn't recall these cars, that many people will die because of it. I was lucky I was stopped when it broke. Thank you, gary.
My 2002 ford taurus front driver side coil spring broke and punctured my front driver side tire. I just returned from a short trip and heard a loud "bang" after the car had been sitting for 10-15 minutes. The result was a deflated front tire and I could see the sharp point of the spring had punctured the tire. I contacted ford customer service who advised they would not cover the repair because the vehicle was outside of warranty. Had to replace both coil springs (they only come in sets of two), struts, and sway bar links, and one tire at cost of $631.80. Old parts are available and in my possession. I heard there was a recall on '99-2001 models but feel my 2002 model matches the exact description of the recall just announced for this problem.
When applying the brakes to come to a stop vehicle jerked as if it was rear ended. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic nothing could be found.
My tauraus experienced a strut coil failure which resulted in the cutting the inside wall of the right front tire. Both struts had to be replaced as well as the tire. If this had happened the highway it wuld have been extremely dangerous.
2002 ford taurus. Front end vibration at highway speeds. Problem was corrected once. I have the same problem again.
Front end suspension vibrates while driving , vibration increasing with speed. Cause unknown.
Sagging of rear suspension. The first time I noticed this problem was when I took the family on a ski trip 2 months after purchase. Anytime after that I go on a trip, with 200 lbs worth of weight for the three rear passengers and three suitcases that barely weight another 200 lbs. This so called family car which I purchased for safe traveling with my family and which is advertised as a safe family car is a misnomer. Reason: the rear suspension immediately sags low with the weight I mentioned. I've taken it to two dealers three times and the service advisors states the rear suspension is normal. I've driven and owned many cars before and I never had such a problem (although I had seen that problem in the old k cars with chrysler.) point: in an emergency maneuver I believe it would become a dangerous situation with this condition . The car drives unstable, takes bumps really bad, and in slight highway turns over 45 MPH, the car is hard to control; all due to this extra weight. Please advise me.
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