2003 Ford Taurus tires problems

Filed Jan 31, 2015 · Tires · 102,300 miles · IN

On tuesday, january 27th about 1:00pm, while driving on the interstate, the rear passenger tire exploded and was completely flat. I drove to a nearby by gas station to await my motor service to replace the tire. I photographed the damaged tire. On tuesday, january 27h, goodyear replaced the tire and stated aging was a factor in the tire failure. The tires were serviced by the same goodyear store on friday january 23rd and no mention of aging or replacing the tires was stated by goodyear. I still have to replace three (3) of the tires on my vehicle.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Tires · 27,688 miles · OH

Tires on my 2003 ford tauruses wore down to steel belts with rubber separating from belts causing tire replacement under (2) 20,000 / (2) 28000 miles. Called ford's hq cs an received a letter 01/27/2012 from hq cs was told by ford motor cs to take the letter sent to me to a dealer. Showed the letter from ford motor hq cs to local dealer but was told we do not cover defected tires after they called an yelled at the cs rep. In front of me from ford's hq at which time I said but the letter ask the dealer to honor my reimbursement for parts & service complaint. The dealer's service manager firmly ask me to leave after bringing to their attention if I was the cs rep. I would not honor it either after being yelled at like. That's when the service manager ask me to leave firmly so I honor his request an left. Also, my 2006 ford taurus had wear issues. Sincerely, a very dissatisfied customer

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Tires · OH

2003 ford taurus, unit 1 was eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the tread came off of the left rear tire and damaged the left side of the vehicle. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0208-89)

Filed Apr 1, 2011 · Tires · 34,000 miles · KS

Toyo versado lx for 2003 ford taurus. I bought these tires and have had nothing but problems since I had them installed. The shake started off slight, and over time has progressed to dangerous levels where I can no longer drive the car. I have taken the car to 5 different front end shops searching for what I thought was a problem with my car. The fourth finally pin pointed the tires. I went back to where I purchased the tires, and neither the shop or toyo want to do anything to fix the safety problem with my car. The shake is now so extensive I can not drive the car due to fear of damaging the steering or suspension components. Each time I have been in, a road force balance is performed, but does not completely remedy the problem. Even the so call front end "expert" said it was the tires. The car can not be driven until I save enough money to buy new tires.

Filed Nov 18, 2009 · Suspension, Tires · 59,000 miles · IN

2003 ford taurus has had 3 coil spring failures in the last 2 months, resulting in 2 tire punctures. No accidents, no injuries. This vehicle is driven daily by a 71 year old man.

Filed Jul 24, 2009 · Suspension, Tires · 166,813 miles · OH

My 2003 ford taurus had been parked in my driveway when I heard a very loud bang and then air leaking. I discovered that the left front spring had broken causing damage to the spring, stabilizer link, strut and tire. We had to replace both springs, both stabilizer links, both struts and the left front tire.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Tires · 86,690 miles · FL

1. Driving 60 MPH on a dry expressway, light traffic, shortly after dark. Car lightly loaded (one person, no luggage), tires properly inflated 2. Left rear tire exploded, destroying a good part of the sidewall; able to pull to a safe stop and change tire. 3. Tire company (goodyear) has been contacted, but no replacement has been made.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 36,942 miles · NY

When backing out of my garage to leave for work in the morning I heard a loud popping and screech coming from the left front wheel. I stopped and got out of the car and found my tire flat. Upon inspection by my mechanic it was discovered that the left front coil spring just snapped without warning causing a large tear in the tire. It was very fortunate that this happened when I was in my driveway and not on the highway at high speed. This could have caused a very bad accident. My mechanic said that it will need a new spring and a new tire. Since my front tires are winter tires I will probably have to purchase two to match.

Filed Oct 21, 2008 · Tires · 106,300 miles · NJ

Tire went flat going 65 MPH on a interstate highway. Filled the tire up with air the next day to look for possible leak and noticed valve stem was cracked. I purchased 4 tires in july of 2007. During the month of august 2008, 3 of the tires went flat do to cracked stem valves. The first 3 tires the stem was replaced. The tire that went flat on the highway was taken back to point of purchased and was replaced.

Filed Mar 15, 2008 · Tires · 19,000 miles · NJ

Heavy vibrations from the rear of my ford taurus. Another driver shouted to me "you've got a bad tire" changed tire & found that the non-dot side two outside treads raised from the tire & a large depression in the third tread. 8/32 tread left on tire at the tme.