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Issues with Ford Taurus REAR by Years

The Ford Taurus had plenty of problems with various aspects of REAR as 296 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around COIL SPRINGS. Models of 2001, 2000, 2002 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with REAR.

Browse Ford Taurus REAR problems by years

2010 1 2008 2 2005 2 2003 27 2002 215 2001 385 2000 242 1999 13

Do Ford Taurus models have REAR problems?

Below you may see the REAR components and the number of complaints they received.

COIL SPRINGS 465 SPRINGS 129 SHOCK ABSORBER 3 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 SPINDLE 1

Worst Ford Taurus Problems

COIL SPRINGS
2001 Ford Taurus November 9, 2008 Victims: 3

2001 ford taurus. consumer request a recall on rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus and mercury sable vehicles *tgw the consumers son was involved i...

SPRINGS
2001 Ford Taurus November 9, 2008 Victims: 3

2nd request on behalf of constituents, requesting nhtsa not only recall the 2001 ford taurus but reopen a 2007 investigation re this matter, es have n...

REAR
2000 Ford Taurus October 30, 2002 Victims: 1 Mileage: 43198 miles

I was attempting a lane change at 75 mph the rear end of the car came around. i have noticed that the rear of the car slides very easily, i feel this...

Recently reported REAR problems on Ford Taurus

The REAR
2008 Ford Taurus

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. while backing out of a parking space, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was brought to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rear coil spring fractured and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was approximately 19,000. updated 01/27/17*lj consumer stated both rear coil rings required replacement per dealer. repaired updated 7/10/18*jb *tr

The REAR
2000 Ford Taurus

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. the contact stated that the rear axle was completely rusted and the subframe that held the two rear tires was also rusted and fractured. as a result, the contact had to change the rear tires more frequently. the check engine and abs lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

The REAR
2002 Ford Taurus

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the contact was advised that the rear coil springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The REAR
2002 Ford Taurus

Noticed grinding/rubbing noise while driving; noise varied with speed, turning and braking. observed rubber residue in left rear wheel, on wheel well. removed wheel, discovered coil spring rusted and dislodged from lower support and was shaving the tire. loss of tread observed. coil spring was subsequently cut to remove impacting area and will be replaced. no injuries. ford has issued a recall on similar models in similar years for the front coil spring; internet reports indicate that the problem may not be limited to the parts already recalled by ford. the recall may need to be expanded to cover the rear springs as well. upon replacement, will keep broken part and request servicer to submit information to nhtsa as well. *tr

The REAR
2000 Ford Taurus

I was driving to work when i heard a large clunk in the back of my car. i assumed that it was just me hitting a branch. the sound continued, but i wasn't that far from work so i kept driving. my car started to shake severely and i had to fight to keep the steering straight, so i immediately went and pulled over at a gas station where i discovered a severe flat. i had my car towed to the car repair shop, where i work, to have the tire replaced. they showed me that the rear coil spring had punctured and dug a gouge along a third of the tire. it was very scary to see how badly the tire was damaged. i looked online and have seen similar complaints and wonder why someone hasn't done anything about this. *tr

The REAR
2003 Ford Taurus

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected, the contact was advised that both rear coil springs were fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that that there were no related recalls on the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was approximately 133,000.

The REAR
2003 Ford Taurus

2003 taurus s/w left front and right rear coil springs broken at 103,000 miles. found under routine inspection. no tire damage, no crash fortunately. *tr

The REAR
2001 Ford Taurus

Rear spring broke and killed rear tire, almost people in the car. *tr

The REAR
2002 Ford Taurus

Broken rear coil spring, 2002 taurus

The REAR
2002 Ford Taurus

I have a 2002 ford taurus and about two weeks ago i was getting into the car and sat down when i heard a loud metal pop or bang, i got out and looked around and under the car and did not see anything, but i had noticed if i ran over a slight bump in the road i would hear a clunk at the rear driverside wheel area so today i heard it again and when i got home i looked under the rear driverside wheel well and low and behold i have a broken coil spring so i am in the process of getting it replaced and i will request to have the part returned to me as proof of the problem so if and when ford does a recall on this i can be reimbursed.. *tr