Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While backing out of the garage at approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud boom from underneath the front end of the vehicle. She was uncertain of what caused the noise. Three months later, she took her vehicle to a tire shop for service. The mechanic stated that there was serious failure with the front coil spring. If the spring were to uncoil, it could slip through and cause great danger while driving. At that time, the tire was replaced, but the front coil spring was not repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the failed coil spring must be replaced. Six inches of steel was damaged due to the coil spring. The front passenger tire was replaced along with the front coil spring. She elected to purchase the quick strut part, which is the strut and coil spring combination manufactured by monroe. The total cost of the repair service was $376. The failure mileage was 32,100 and current mileage was 32,546. Updated 06/02/08
2003 Ford Taurus suspension complaints
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I was backing out of a parking space (got maybe an inch) and the car jolted slightly. I heard a loud popping noise followed by a puff of what seemed smoke. I got out of the car and saw my tire was flat. Removed tire to find front drivers side coil spring had snapped in half and ripped a long deep line in tire.
Vehicle was parked in home garage, front spring broke, piercing front tire causing it to explode. Vehicle was towed, had to replace tire, front springs and struts to correct damage. $986.
2003 ford taurus with broken front coil spring. Consumer states that the right front coil spring broke which punctured the tire and caused it to go flat. Ford told him they would pay 50% of the repair cost.
Rear spring failure at highway speed.
My wife and I were sitting in my car getting ready to back out of my driveway. I put the car in reverse and instantly heard a loud bang-type noise. Immediately the front of my car leaned down on the front driver's side. I called aaa and the person found out the front coil spring was broken and come in contact with the tire causing a blowout.
Right-front spring (in strut assembly) broke and shredded the tire while driving.
Front coil spring broke, destroyed the strut, and shredded the front tire.
I experienced a tire blowout (front left) while backing out of my driveway. Upon attempting to remove the tire, it was discovered that the coil spring over that wheel had broken and punctured the tire. My local ford dealership replaced the spring (under warranty) but would not replace the front right spring because there was no recall.
2003 ford taurus se wagon. Was pulling out of our driveway and noticed that car was driving odd. Got out and noticed that driver's front tire was flat. I did not notice the tire being flat before I moved the car. Upon removing the tire it was determined that the driver's side front coil spring was broken, the tire sidewall was torn about half way around. Upon further investigation it was found that other related parts are damaged. Contacted ford and they said that they would do nothing to cover the cost of repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. The contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a repair facility for inspection and was informed that the front passenger side coil spring failed. The speed was unknown. The current mileage is 46,129 and failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 02/01/08.
2003 ford taurus coil springs repair recall customer wants ford to pay for some or all her expenses**cc the consumer stated he is writing on behalf of customer who has trouble communicating. The consumer found her left front tire flat in the driveway. The consumer had recently purchased four brand new tires. The consumer went back to the dealer to see what the problem was and found that the front coil spring was broken and punctured the tire. The dealer replaced the tires and coil springs at the consumers expense. There was a recall on the ford taurus, but not for this specific year.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH the front coil springs broke which caused a flat tire, damage to the air bag sensors, a break in the mounting bracket, and failure of the shocks. The manufacturer stated that there were not enough complaints submitted to warrant a recall. The current and failure mileages were 68,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08
I was pulling out of a parking space. The front right coil spring broke and punctured the tire. It was an immediate failure with a loud explosion noise. The only thing that saved me from a major accident was that I was just starting up. At highway speeds, this would have been a serious accident. Ford has refused to repair this problem. The car is a 2003 ford taurus.
Front driver side coil spring broke and blew out tire and stabilizer bar
2003 ford taurus. Front coil spring broke, punctured tire and damaged other related parts. Fortunately the car was parked at the time. Car was taken to dealership for rpair and replacement.
While backing out of drive way loud pop left front tire went flat removed tire and noticed coil spring broken it punctured tire. If it would have happened on the road could have caused serious injury. There is a recall but only to 2001 and this is a 2003 don't seem to be getting anywhere with ford on this. Do we need a serious injury before they start a re call on later models.
Tl*- the contact stated that while backing up the 2003 ford taurus with 72000 failure mileage a couple of feet he heard a popping sound. The contact got out of the vehicle and raised it to discover that the driver's front left tire h split and coil spring sheared. The vehicle has not been repaired.
As I backed out of my paved driveway in my ford taurus (2003) ses I heard a pop and a hiss - apparently the front spring broke and damaged the tire. I know the 2000 - 2002 had a recall on this. I don't think the problem was solved on the 2003.
I own a silver, 2003 ford taurus with 81,000 miles. As my wife was pulling out of the driveway she heard a loud pop and the car came to a screeching halt. She immediately called me on my cell phone to tell me that she had a flat tire on the drivers side of the vehicle. I came home and removed the flat tire to find out that the tire was completely punctured and ripped half way around the inside of the tire. I then placed the spare tire on the vehicle and drove it to discount tire company down the street who took one look at it and said that the spring was broken and that there was a recall from ford on this problem. When my wife found out that this could of cause serious damage to our family she was extremely upset. I did some research on the web and found out that there is only a recall on 2001 vehicles and not 2003 vehicles. Nothing has been done to the car yet. It is still in the driveway waiting to be fixed. My wife and son are nervous driving a car with these kind of problems in the city or highway.
Front drivers side coil spring snapped causing car to fall on tire. Punctured tire, ruined strut and brake line. This happened while backing out of drive way, had this taken place while traveling down the road it would have easily killed or injured everyone in the car. There was no indication leading up to this that this would happen. After searching the internet I am finding that this is a common issue with the ford taurus, something needs to be done.
I own a 2003 ford taurus. Last week the right front spring broke and ripped the tire. Ford has a recall on this problem for 2001 and earlier models. This could have caused an accident.
Began noticing vibration in steering wheel of 2003 ford taurus lx. Took car to original ford dealer 3-4 times and the tires were balanced, but the vibration persisted. On the last visit to this dealer, I was told that I needed new tires. Spent $400 on new tires at an independent tire dealer, but the vibration is still there. Went to different ford dealer and they told me that the new tires were "out of round". They balanced and rotated tires, but the vibration still persists.
Dt*: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway, there was a noise and the driver side front end of the vehicle dropped down. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined the coil spring had fractured, puncturing the tire, and fracturing the sway bar link. The coil spring, tire, sway bar link and strut were replaced.
Blower motor switch went out, plus water leak on passenger front side.
Dt*: the contact stated the front driver's side tire blew while in a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined to be a broken coil spring. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v332000, regarding the front coil springs. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the front coil springs. Updated 3/17/2006 -
The heater in my car failed. We called the ford parts department and they told me it was a known problem that the cowl, relay and blower failed due to water leakage. We took the car in they said the cost would be 400.00 which I could not afford at that time. Now I have no choice winter is here and I need my heater working. There are numerous complaints about this problem its time ford fixes the problem at their cost not ours! I've also been told that I need front ball joints my car failed inspection. This car is only two years old I shoudn't be having these major problems. I can't remember the exact month or day I took the car into westbrook ford dealer but cost us 40.00 to tell me what I already knew the the blower didn't work because of water leakage.
Dt the ball joints became defective on the front end of the vehicle at about 40,000 miles had them replaced august 17, 2005. Took vehicle to a local mechanic to do the work and have seen other vehicles with this same problem. Contacted ford, and filed complaint. There were no recalls s at this time.*ak
Dt: 2003 ford taurus. The rear suspension collapsed while the consumer was driving approximately 25 MPH. The piece that broke was taken to the dealership and she was told it was a defect from the beginning. The consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle and it was totaled. There was a police report filed. Her daughter has a cut behind her neck and a hematoma on her knee. She is still having probelms with her leg. The driver's side rear tire fell over.
The vehicle shimmied/vibrated in the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to wander across the road, whenever the vehicle was driven at highway speed of 55 MPH or more. The vehicle has been to the dealer on five separate occasions. The dealer rotated the tires and balanced each wheels, but the problem continued.
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