Ford Taurus tire blowout problems

Filed Sep 26, 2025 · Tires · MN

Last June I noticed the car constantly shaking. Took it to Goodyear plaza tire in Alexandria mn and they said they didn't find anything wrong and it's normal to have tires feel like they are shaking while driving. The tires are 255/45R19 Then in July of 2025, I wanted a tire rotation and wheels balanced. The mechanic says they can't because the tread is almost gone and I'd have 5000 left before I could get new tires. About 2000 miles later I noticed the tread separating from the wires on 3 of the 4 tires. They have been kept properly inflated and rotated every 5000 to 6000 miles. Usually every other oil change. Again I was told it's normal since the tires mostly last 30,000 miles and is rated for 40,000. I don't think it's right.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Suspension · 143,060 miles · KS

A strange grinding noise was coming from the passenger front tire area which was very noticable trying to back out of driveway, so pulled back in and looked to see what might be wrong. I noticed a burning rubber smell and that the wheel clearance was significantly less on passenger verse driver front tire. Drove up onto ramps to look from beneath and could clearly see the end of the coil poking into the inside edge of the tire with a worn mark all the way around where it was pushing into the rubber. After carefully backing off ramps, it was jacked up and placed on jack stands, at which time it was clearly visible the coil spring was snapped in two. It is a miracle this was found before my sister drove 70mph on the highway she was about to. This would've certainly caused a blowout and potentially a fire, and at those speeds could've certainly been deadly.

Filed Mar 4, 2018 · Suspension · 62,000 miles · OH

Front passenger coil spring broke causing a blowout on the tire in motion on a city street

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Tires · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/45zr19104w (na). While driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently pulled to the right. The contact stated that the low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two rivers ford (76 belinda pkwy, mt juliet, tn 37122, (800) 900-1000) where an alignment was performed, but no failure with the tires could be detected. Air was added to the tires as a precaution. The contact stated that the low tire pressure indicator would periodically illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Suspension · 73,600 miles · MN

I regret to report that my daughter-in-law experienced a catastrophic failure of 3 coil spring assemblies and a subsequent front driver side tire failure due to a puncture a few months ago while was driving at a low rate of speed in her parents' neighborhood in winona. Fortunately no one was injured and she was able to pull the car into the driveway. We are thankful she wasn't driving at highway speeds on the interstate. The corrosion of the coil springs has been a known design problem for years. I have done some research and found that the 2003 model year is not on a recall at this time. However earlier model years of taurus have been recalled for this same issue in the past, so corrosion of the coils is a known problem. The car is a 2003 ford taurus, 73,663 actual miles, well-maintained, no visible external rust, garaged nightly. This car was purchased from the ford dealership in rochester, minnesota.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Steering · 38,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the vehicle struck the curb and the front passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist volt needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2016 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · NY

When backing up from being parked, the front drivers side tire exploded and the front left corner of the car dropped. The cause was a broken coil spring which punctured my new tire. 74k miles. I am upset that the federal safety agency has investigated this problem that has been occurring for 15 years with ford taurus' vintage 2000 through 2005 and concluded its not a safety issue because there have been "no serious injuries or deaths". Previously I had three spring failures on another (2001) taurus. I had a front spring break and had both front springs replaced. One of the replacement springs broke two years later. Both failures caused tire failures. Shortly before getting rid of the 2001taurus, I noticed a rear spring had failed, but did not damage the tire. I do expect a few "serious injuries or deaths" to occur in the future because of this serious safety issue. It's too bad some of us will have to sacrifice our lives or limbs for the good of the rest of us. If such a dreadful thing happens, I feel the federal safety agency may be equally liable with ford for wrongful death lawsuits for not requiring ford to address this safety issue. In their investigation, the federal safety agency also mentions the relatively small number of complaints on this topic. That is because consumers do not know about filing a complaint with the federal safety agency. I advise the federal safety agency to request the number of replacement parts from ford along with parts suppliers such as advance and autozone. I would estimate millions of springs have been replaced for just the 2002 and 2003 model years. I'd bet my craft beer money on it. Btw, the true cause of failure is that road dirt and salt causes the ball bearings in the mount to bind which in turn restricts the springs free movement. The spring does not rust, the binding of the ball bearings against the spring surface causes the failure. Poor design causing a very dangerous situation if driving at highway speed.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Tires · 181,003 miles · CA

On jan. 10 2014 I purchased 2 new tires from les swab here in oroville ca. In oct. 2015 I noticed a wobble in my steering, took the car back to where I purchased the tires and ask them to rotate the tires and check for defects. Was told tires were ok but the problem persisted, went to a local repair shop and was told I had a tire bad tire separation, went back to les swab and they replaced the defective tire. Today the local repair shop advised me I had another tire separation and would have to be replaced. It is evident to me they are selling defective tires that should be recalled before someone gets killed.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Tires · IN

Dry rot is showing in between the tread of all 4 tires. The tires were purchased new from sam's club. Touring t/a dot (ap5m) (a721) (0212). There is 8/32 of the tread remaining, measured by sam's. I have had the tires rotated every 4500 miles. I asked about the dry rot and the manager told me that I wash the car too much. The manufacturer and sam's will not work with me to remove the danger of a blow out on these tires. They need to be recalled as unsafe.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Tires · 152,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus equipped with goodyear eagle ls tires, size: p225/60r16. The contact stated that all the tires experienced cracks and leaks. The dealer found no failure with the tires. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The contact stated that the same failure occurred with the goodyear tires on his 2000 mercury grand marquis. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 152,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000. The dot number and VIN were unknown.