Problems with 2000 Ford Taurus SUSPENSION

Tire blow out caused by a broken right rear coil spring. fortunately happened in driveway a low speed. had repaired at a tire dealer. broken parts not saved. *nm

My husband got a flat tire which by itself is nothing. however, the day following the tire incident, after having purchased two new tires and an alignment for the back of the car, the steering wheel was shaking. he, ofcourse, went right back to sears and asked them what is up with the alignment of the car. they took a closer look and found that the rear coil spring had broken. we were advised not to drive the car anywhere except to the dealer. the car is now at the dealers. they told us we were in luck because there was a safety recall and they would fix it free of charge. after leaving the car with them, they called us the next day and said that the recall was for the front springs only. i was just letting you know that the rear coil spring breaks too. hope this information is helpful for someone in the future. we ofcourse have to pay for this repair.

Dt: caller received recall notice on front coil springs, but is also having the same problem with the rear springs. dealer and manufacturer said they will not help caller with this problem. caller will have to pay for it himself.*ak *sb

I bought my ford taurus in 2001 and it was a daily driver. summer of 2005 i had my rear spring snap on both sides and pop on tire, i had to replace my struts/springs and tires for a total of $1,300. both struts where leaking, both springs broken, and one of the rear tires was pops because of the broken strut. my car had about 75,000 miles at the time. i replaced all four tires as a set.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. while he sat in the driveway, he heard a loud explosive sound. he noticed the driver front coil spring broke and punctured the tire. the front tires were repaired as part of a recall. approximately two years later, both rear coil springs broke, however they did not puncture the tires. as of august 1, 2007, the rear coil springs were being repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. updated 02-01-08. *kb

With out prior warning, both rear coil springs broke. i had the coil springs replaced at the ford dealership. also as a result, after getting new tires (unrelated to the problem with the coil springs), there was something else broken in the back end which will not allow a tire alignment. this has not yet been repaired. *nm

Dt: the rear coil springs can possibly break and cut rear tires, causing a blowout. consumer has had problems with both coil springs in the rear, both tires were cut. consumer was driving when this happened. consumer took car to dealer for a recall repairs and the mechanic noticed this problem. the car was riding hard, not smooth. consumer did pay to have this corrected.*ak *sb *nm

Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 ford taurus. while driving on the road the rear spring coil went into the left rear tire and caused it to blow out. the vehicle was towed by a flat bed truck to a local dealer. the consumer was without a car for several days. the tire was replaced. there was no crash and no injuries. *ak (11/29/05) the consumer was in the passing lane of a four lane highway when the incident occurred, but fortunately the consumer was able to keep the vehicle under control. the serpentine belt cracked. *sc

2000 ford taurus with 42500 miles breakage of driver rear coil spring that wedged against tire and was cutting a section out of the side wall of the tire. that tire had approx 32,000 miles on it. it had a huge layers out of the side wall of the tire inb under 10 miles. would have been a blow out if it had happened during highway driving. repair cost 1216.80. *nm

Pulling into my driveway, my left rear tire on driver's side blew out, and after investigation by repair shop to replace tire, they discovered that the coil was broken and had cut into the tire causing it to blow out the side wall of the tire. i am having my coil fixed and had to purchase a new tire as a result. this appears to be the same situation for the recall for the front coils on this same vehicle. *jb

I noticed a flat tire on the rear driver's side one morning when i pulled out of my garage and when i brought it to a tire company to get some new tires put on, they informed me that my rear coil spring broke and chewed up my tire. i had to replace both rear coil springs and obtain a new tire. the tire company (suburban tire in berwyn, il) informed my mechanic that many customers of theirs have had the same problem and that ford had reimbursed them for all charges incurred in connection with same. fyi, this car only has 42,000 miles on it.

(1) backing out of the driveway. 2) driver side front spring failure 2000 ford tauras, spring fractured puncturing the tires sidewall. (3) received recall notice i believe in august of 2004 and have been contacting the dealer in my area and they keep telling me the parts are not available for such recall call, back at a later date.*ak

Passenger front spring broke. *ak

While driving 5 mph, the driver 's side rear coil spring broke. as a result the tire was punctured. *ak the consumer's wife was approaching a stop sign when an extremely loud noise was heard. the consumer, who was in the house, heard the noise, had come outside and found the back tire on the driver's side blew out. the rear spring had broken and caused a clean slash on the inside tire circumference. the consumer requested reimbursement for the tire but the consumer was refused. *sc *jb

About 100' from my house, i experienced a loud explosion. i got out and saw the tire was flat and had spare tire put onto car. could not find any punctures in the tire. took to tire store. person in store told us the driver's rear spring was broken and that it sliced the tire. had the vehicle towed to ford dealer.*ak

Vehicle was on the road when consumer heard noise coming from the rear. she decided to go back home. consumer checked the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the left rear coil spring broken.*ak *bf *nm

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v332000 concerning front coil springs. while performing recall repairs mechanic determined that the front driver's side lower ball joint, and the tie rod broke, and needed to be replaced. *ak

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v332000; ford issued a front coil springs recall. the consumer received the recall in aug 2004 and contacted the dealer. the dealer indicated that no parts were available yet but the vehicle was safe to drive. while making a turn at 10 mph the left front coil spring broke. *ak *nm

The front coil springs of the consumer's 2000 ford taurus failed. *nm the consumer feels that did not fix the coils spring problem by adding guards. *nm

Noticed rear of vehicle sitting quite low - made an appt. with local dealer. technician found a broken rear coil spring on a 2000 ford taurus. inside of the tire was cut but not punctured by piece(s) of broken spring. both rear coil springs and damaged tire had to be replaced.

Ford re safety recall 04s17 to install protective spring shields on consumer 2000 ford taurus. *bf the consumer is waiting on parts to become available in order for the recall repairs to be performed. *sc *jb

Coil springs for this year are defective! my driver's side front coil spring exploded and shot through the side wall of the tire while the car was sitting in the driveway! i have pictures if you would like to see them. i had been on the interstate the day before; thank god it didn't happen then! ford towed the car in and replaced the tire and the front coil springs under their recall notice which had just come out. about a year later the rear springs broke; ford said it was not their problem. r u kidding me!!## i have never heard of coil springs failing except on baha racers or something just as abusive. this car was driven on paved roads and interstate! the coil springs are defective! the ford engineers & qc were penny wise and pound stupid. go get them! *tr

The driver noticed that the front side tire had a slow leak. driver stopped at a gas station to fill the tire up with air, ands noticed that the coil spring exploded. driver wa able to change the tire. then, had the vehicle towed to dealer, and mechanic determined that the coil spring needed to be replaced. *ak

Recall campaign 04v332000 concerning front coil spring shield. consumer was unable to get the shield placed in his vehicle since the manufacturer had not delivered the part to the dealer. *ak

Dt: the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph the left front driver coil spring broke. after the coil spring broke it tore the front tire into shreds. the vehicle made it back home, and was towed to the dealer. they replaced both coil springs on the front. this was covered under a previous recall. now, the contact was worried about the back coil springs being affected, and that they may fail also. the contact was in contact with ford motor company. they said that the front coil springs were covered under the recall ,and they gave the contact an extended warranty on the coil springs. also, the consumer heard something on the news about someone wanting to open a congressional hearing on the back coil springs, and that was where the concern was coming from. the vehicle is a 2000 ford taurus.*ak

04v332000/front coil springs. owner received notification from the manufacturer in august, 2004 in regards to this recall. owner was informed, at that time, that parts would be made available in december, 2004. it is january 2005 and there has been no notification from the manufacturer or the dealer informing the owner when the parts would become available. provide further details. *jb

I should have filed this earlier this year. my 2000 ford taurus had a recall in 8-2004 (but the shield to cover the coil springs was not made available for almost 6 months - which could have prevented the ultimate problem). the front coil spring broke and punctured the passenger side front tire while i was backing up. luckily i was not going fast as it was very apparent i would have been in an extremely serious crash otherwise. this was towed to tire shop first, then to dealer and coil springs in front of car were replaced as was affected tire at no cost. however, now i see that the rear coil springs have malfunctioned in the same way on the same year/model car. i am not looking forward to a wait, or guessing game to see if my car will be one of the affected ones. i have had many problems and would like some assurance that i or my family will not suffer the consequences of the failure of yet another coil spring on my car. incident date is approximate, as i will have to pull out records. *nm

The consumer received a recall for the front coil spring shield. no contact from the manufacturer and no parts were available. nhtsa coil spring shield recall 04v332000. *jb

Right rear coil spring snapped and gouged the tire. both rear coil springs and the rear tire had to be replaced. the nature and risks of this failure seem identical to that of the front coil spring recall that is currently in progress for ford taurus. *jb

Upon entering the vehicle, the consumer heard a cracking sound. the noise got worse upon starting the vehicle and after driving a few feet. the consumer immediately stopped the vehicle, and arranged to have it towed to the dealership, who indicated that the rear coil spring cracked and cut into the rubber of the tire. the tire and coil had to be replaced. the vehicle is currently sitting at the dealership. this failure was similar to the defect described in recall 04v332000 for the front coil spring. *ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb

While driving 65 mph left rear tire blewout. driver maintained control of the vehicle, and pulled over. suspicion of rear coil spring failure. once reaching back home consumer heard a rumbling sound. upon inspection, both rear springs were rubbing the tires. *ak the front coil springs failed in december 2004. *sb *nm

Consumer received recall 04v332000 for the coil spring shield. after trying making contact with the dealer consumer was told the vehicle could not be serviced since north carolina was not included in the recall. consumer stated recall letter did not mention any state. *ak recall campaign; suspension:front:springs:coil springs. *tc

Recall campaign for the coil spring was issued. consumer wants to know can nhtsa do something to move things along to get repairs done. *bf *jb

Driving vehicle about 30 when the left front spring on my 2000 taurus broke which destroyed the cv voint and stabilizer links. since there is a recall on the front spring on these towed to dealer who said recalled part covered but subsidairy damage covered under warranty i would have to pay 50. vehcile repaired. *ak

Recall campaign: the vehicle's coil springs were recalled (04s12) but the dealer didn't have the part to repair the vehicle. *nm the consumer needed new coil springs. recall campaign 04v332000. *sc *jb

Passenger's right side tire sheared off while traveling 55 mph. consumer was unable to move the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger's side lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning the front coil springs. the consumer made an appointment. when the consumer arrived at the dealer, she was told that her vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. the manufacturer was notified.*ak *jb

Recall o4v332000 concerning front coil spring. consumer was told by the dealer as well as the manufacturer that parts for this recall would be available in december. as of today, these parts were still unavailable. later consumer contacted the manufacturer again, and was told that parts were still unavailable. *ak the consumer stated that there were no failures. *tc

When turning to the left or going over bumps sounded like items were shifting or clunking in the trunk. everything taken out of the trunk and the noise continued. the rear suspension was looked at and found to have loose rear sway bar links. the sway bar was replaced. *nm

Received recall notice for 2000 ford concerning front coil springs failing and rubbing front tire. *bf recall#04v332000. *sc

Consumer complained about rear coil springs. the rear coil springs broke and damaged the tire beyond repair. currently, manufacturer issued a recall for the front coil springs, but not the rear ones. *ak *nm

Notification recall 04s17 safety exists in 2000 taurus, front spring rusted thru and snapped off piercing the tire recall# 04v332000. the consumer was told that the parts were not available to perform the recall. *sc

2000 ford taurus was involved in an accident when the consumer was trying to park the vehicle. the accelerator pedal became stuck and the brake equipment was not responding.*mr pulls to left. tires were rotated and front end alignment performed. check engine light came on and the dpfe sensor was replaced.

Nhtsa 04v332000 concerning front coil spring. no parts were available.*ak

The left rear tire was found flat. the vehicle was towed to a tire repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer that the rear coil spring broke and punctured the tire. dealer was not notified. *jb

Concerns for possibility of tire being ruptured while driving. *bf the consumer received a recall notice which stated even though there was a possibility that tire could rupture that it was ok to continue driving the vehicle, because the parts would not be available until dec 2004. *jb

Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning coil springs. no parts were available. service manager pat milliken. *ak

The consumer took the vehicle in for recall number 04v332000. however, the dealer found that the rear has the same exact problem. ford told the consumer that there was nothing they could do. please provide any further informatioin. *jb

The consumer received a recall noticed referencing the potential of the front coil spring to fracture. the consumer is concerned because the parts for repair are not available. *nm *tc

Vehicle was recalled for front coil spring failure. however, this vehicle was experiencing a problem with the rear coil spring. consumer was driving at approximately 55 mph when the rear coil spring broke and cut a complete circle in the tire. *ak