Problems with 2001 Ford Taurus SUSPENSION

My front coil springs broke and were replaced under recall. at the same time my rear coil springs were broken - had to replace them on my own. cost me $500.00. a 5 year old car should not have all its springs broken. t the same time - pretty dangerous. *jb

Car was not handling well and there was a scraping noise coming from somewhere in the rear. car was taken to dealer to determine problem. dealer replaced broken right rear coil spring, seats & brackets, and a bent rear sway bar link (approximately $230 charged for the repair). about 2 weeks later (6-16-2006), the car was taken in again since it was still not handling well. the right rear strut and mount were replaced (approximately $264 charged for this repair). this problem seemed related to the repair performed on 6-1-2006. the possibility of a recall for this problem was investigated since the front coil spring recall had been done last december and it was found that the fractured rear coil spring had happened many time before although no recall had yet been made. *nm

2001 ford taurus. rear coil spring broke on 1 june 2006. resulting in ruined rear tire. i understand there have been other complaints. *nm

While driving 60 miles/hour, i hear a rubbing sound, shortly followed by a loud hissing sound, then my car began to shake, i was able to get the car off to side of road. spare tire was put on and driven few miles to local garage. they said it was the rear coil springs had broken and punctured right back tire. i had to have tire, rear struts, and both rear coil springs replaced. i had my vehicle in for the front spring coil re-call and contacted a local ford dealer, and was told there is no recall on the rear coil springs. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the rear driver side coil springs fractured, puncturing the rear driver side tire, while pulling out of a parking space at 10 mph. the rear coil springs were replaced by an independent mechanic. the contact received a recall letter about the front coil springs. the dealer or manufacturer were not contacted in regards to a possible recall on the rear coil springs. there were several complaints on this matter via the nhtsa website about the suspension: rear: springs: coil springs.

Rear coil spring broke on my 2001 ford taurus. it started rubbing against the tire and nearly punctured it. i read about an investigation on your web site into this same problem. the nhtsa action number is ea06002. i would like to add my car to this investigation. *jb

Heard a loud pop from the right rear of the vehicle. an inspection revealed that the strut's coil spring was broken. a jagged part of the spring was with in a quarter of an inch from the tire. also the other coil spring was broken. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's rear tire blew out while driving 50 mph. a noise was heard prior to the failure. the tire was changed and the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the driver side rear coil spring had fractured. the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop who replaced both coil springs and struts.

The rear coil springs on my 2001 ford taurus have both snapped causing one to cut into and destroy my rear passenger side tire. i am now faced with a $400.00 + repair bill for new coil springs. this appears to premature failure or faulty spring coils. this happened abruptly and without any warning. is the any action being taken against ford to correct and recall these before something tragic happens?

Strange sound from front right tire in terms of loud squeaking when going over bumps and rolling road. took car to dealer. it was found to have a broken tie rod at the front right end. however they also found the right rear coil spring was broken. the broken spring had cut a deep groove into the inner sidewall of the tire. i had the broken spring and tie rod replaced by the dealer under the terms of my extended warranty but they were not obligated to pay for the tire. i paid for a new tire. on the way home a loud hammering sound now came from the right rear tire area when riding over bumps. took car back to dealer and he found that the right rear strut was ruined due to the broken coil spring and replaced it. the dealer said the left rear spring was good and did not need to be replaced. my main concern is not that i was not covered for cost of the replacement tire but rather that this broken spring be allowed, by design to ruin a tire that can result in an accident. a new spring can still break and puncture the tire. i now have to spend my own money as soon as my warranty runs out (in a few weeks) to replace the coil spring on the left rear side. if these things were not designed right or made right, we should at least be told to change them after a certain number of miles rather than wait for a failure to occur and risk a tire blowout. *jb

Driving to work and heard a load rubbing sound in the right rear spring/tire. what alerted me to get this taken care of was the burning smell of rubber and the loud rubbing noise. i contacted the dealership that i purchased my vehicle from because i purchased an extended warranty. brought it in and was informed that the rear right side spring was busted and it gouged my tire. if i would have drove just a bit more, it could have blown. *jb

Both rear springs cracked. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. he noticed the rear passenger side coil spring was fractured and damaged the tire. the dealer confirmed that the coil spring was fractured. there is currently a defect investigation open (nhtsa action # pe05054). the current and failure mileages were 72,500. the consumer provided invoice for repairs. updated 06/19/07 *tr

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in for a routine oil change when the dealership determined the right rear spring was rubbing against the right tire. therefore, both rear springs were replaced. the contact reports having no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in for a routine oil change when the dealership determined the right rear spring was rubbing against the right tire. therefore, both rear springs were replaced. the contact reports having no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. updated 6/16/2006 - *nm

My car, 2001 ford taurus, rear coil springs broken. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle presented problems with the rear coil springs while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop, who determined that the passenger side rear coil springs failed and needed to be replaced. there were no further repairs made. the contact encountered many complaints in regards to this matter # 10076221 regarding: suspension: rear: springs: coil springs. updated 12/18/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while having tires replaced on the vehicle, the independent repair shop determined the rear coil springs fractured. the manufacturer was contacted. updated on 05/30/2006. *ak *ts

Dt*: the contact stated the front driver and passenger side coil spring fractured. on april 27th the vehicle was in an accident afterwards a vibration was felt, there was an intense rattle and a noise was heard while driving over bumps. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who insisted the vehicle was fine. it was later determined the front driver side coil spring had in fact fractured during the accident. on june 3rd while stopped at a light the passenger side coil spring fractured. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road due to the weight of the vehicle on the strut the contact was unable to determined the failure. the vehicle was driven home. the contact jacked the vehicle and determined the front passenger side coil spring had fractured in half. the contact is concerned the original rear coil springs will break while driving. there is an open investigation regarding the rear coil springs, nhtsa item number ea06002.

Dt*: the contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, at 5 mph, a loud pop was heard and the vehicle was then parked. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined the rear driver side coil had fractured. both rear coil springs corroded and needed to be replaced.

I have a 2001 ford taurus se that recently fractured the drivers side front coil spring which punctured a hole in the tire. the vehicle was parked. i have read that this problem has affected a large number of others and would like to know what has or what is being done to solve the problem. also, what am i responsible to pay for? i have not fixed the car, i want to know what will prevent the other side from doing the same in the event that i might be driving. *jb

Baking out of garage. left rear coil spring broke, poking into rear tire. ford wouldn't cover, ordered new part old parts are being saved. *nm

the rear coil spring fractured on my 2001 ford taurus. the mileage on the car was just over 55,000. the fractured spring also caused server damage to the inside on the tire, which required replacement. *nm

My 2001 ford taurus broke a rear strut spring and it cut a groove in the drivers side rear tire. this caused a blow-out and my wife was driving on a side street and no accident occurred. we have a grandson who rides in a permanent car seat in the rear and fortunately he was not with her at the time. there was a recall last year for the front coil-over strut spring and we had the shields put on by a local ford dealer. why is it that the rear coil-over strut springs were not shielded or replaced. they are almost identical to the front springs and can cause just as severe an accident if cut down, as a tire in the front if you are at highway speed. we were fortunate enough to have this happen at a low speed. this is definitely a manufacture defect since the taurus is a 2001 with only 47,000 miles on it. car is usually only driven to and from work a distance of less than 3 miles. other taurus owners should be aware of this. when i checked the local parts house where i purchase my car parts [taurus is well maintained] they have a back order for these coil-over struts w/springs of 22. so something is definitely wrong here. *nm

(1) normal driving (2) noticed on 4/13/06 that the car was sitting lower on the rear driver side in comparison to the passenger side of the car - upon further investigation, it was discovered that the left rear (driver side) coil spring was broken and approximately one inch away from the tire (3) called local ford dealership 4/14/06 about this, they advised that there were no corrective actions being taken at this time. called ford customer relations center and spoke to lyndsay hawn on 4/14/06, who advised me that there are no recalls or anything that ford would do to correct the failure. she advised me to have this repaired at a local ford dealership and keep my receipt for the repairs. *nm

Rear coil spring broke 2001 ford taurus *also broke on co-workers car same year same model. (local garage said this is a real common problem). *nm

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's rear coil spring on the driver side fractured while traveling 35 mph on 04/07/06. there was a noise heard coming from the rear suspension prior to the incident. the vehicle was immediately pulled over and inspected by the contact. there were no problems observed, so the vehicle was driven 1 mile when the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact pulled over in a parking lot and attempted to change the tire but found that the incorrect spare was put in the vehicle by an auto shop. the vehicle was driven slowly across the street to the dealer. the dealer determined that the driver side rear coil spring fractured and the dealer replaced the spring and tire. on 06/24/06, a noise was heard while traveling 25mph. when the vehicle was inspected, no problem were observed. the vehicle was driven home and the tire was taken off to inspect the spring and the rear passenger side coil spring was fractured. a new coil spring was purchased from the dealer, and the contact's spouse replaced the broken spring. both incidents occurred during normal driving. the contact has the failed part and repair invoice available. the contact noticed that there was a recall for the front springs of the same model. the vin# was not included in the recall.

Rear left coil spring broke, piercing brand new tire. happened when we were visiting family out of town. car was ok the night before, not the next morning. found a garage on saturday that would make necessary repairs so we could leave for home on sunday. repairs included new coil spring, new strut, new tire, alignment, to the tune of $592.92. garage said the taurus is notorious for this. the front coil springs were replaced on recall, why not the back? we feel we now have to, for our safety and peace of mind, replace the other side. debating on getting rid of the car at this point. *nm

Rear coil spring broke going down highway - lost control of vehicle. almost caused a very severe accident. broken coil spring came within inches of slicing the tire. was told by ford dealer only the front coil springs are qualified for recall replacement (only after they fail). this makes no sense. another garage reported seeing these rear springs broken all the time. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, there was a noise coming from the rear end. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the driver side rear coil spring was broke and rubbed on the tire. also, the repair shop determined the inner axle boot was leaking on the front passenger side.

2001 ford taurus se sedan, left rear coil spring failed, punctured left rear tire. had to replace tire, spring strut and sway bar link. $360.00. *jb

Wife heard rubbing noise from rear of vehicle, i pulled of tire to look at brakes when i found rubber debris from tire. after looking further i found that the right rear coil spring on strut broken and end of broken spring protruding out, hitting tire. i then removed left rear tire to inspect spring and found it also broke. both rear coil springs were broke about 1 coil up on the spring. the car was towed to a tire service store and a after market spring (moog brand) installed which had a life time warranty. i did retain defective parts. *jb

1) no event lead up to the failure 2) the left side rear coil spring broke, punctured the tire - on the night before the car drove fine. the next morning it was making a terrible "whinnying/singing" noise from the back. the noise was from the spring making contact with the tire. 3) repaired. *jb

Rear coil spring broke; rear left tire almost punctured due to rubbing of broken spring on tire. this is dangerous and could result in loss of control of vehicle driving at freeway speeds. i am an engineer and the fema failure effects mode analysis should force this company to replace the springs under recall. the government needs to do something about this instead of collecting data! mark portyrata. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving in reverse at 10mph, both rear coil springs fractured and broke. the vehicle was driven to the local dealership for repairs.

Left rear coil spring broke causing tire failure from puncturing inside of tire. *nm

Left rear coil spring fractured on my 2001 ford taurus passenger car requiring replacement of the coil spring and strut assembly and tire. in addition, the aaa repair shop had a four wheel alignment performed on my vehicle. i have the old broken coil spring and strut assembly part at my home. *jb

My car was riding low in the rear for about 2 years. i heard a loud noise one night, just after i started engine and had driven only a few yards. left car that night at bill marsh ford-newtown, pa. the next morning i found a piece of my right rear coil spring in my parking space at work. both rear springs were replaced. i was told they were not part of a recall, only the front springs are covered. *jb

Driving on side road, pulled onto main road and rear coil spring fractured, puncturing my brand new tire. had to replace both rear springs, old part is available. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, a loud snap was heard. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the rear passenger side coil spring broke.

2001 taurus left rear spring broke piercing tire. *ts the consumer received a recall for the front coil spring an wonders why a recall hasn't been initiated for the rear coil spring. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while reversing out of the driveway at 1mph, the left rear coil spring fractured and broke. the vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection. updated 03/09/06. *jb

The rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus came lose from its base. i now have to replace both the coil and the tire. this work will be scheduled by a local ford dealership. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at low speeds the rear coil spring broke and gouged the side wall on the rear passenger tire. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. they replaced both rear coil springs, struts and rear passenger tire. the manufacturer was contacted.

I had the front driver side coil spring fail and as i took the car into the dealer to have the front springs replaced under the recall, the dealer informed me that the left rear coil spring was broken. fortunately, the fracture did not result in an accident. however, common sense would state that if the front coils failed, the rear coils also would exhibit the same corrosion/failure problem since the springs, more than likely, came from the same vendor for ford. ford should be held accountable for replacement of all four (4) coil springs. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the rear passenger side tire went flat. the vehicle was pulled over and the spare was put on. the dealership determined the rear passenger coil spring had broken. the rear coil spring and tire were replaced. *nm

Left rear spring broke on my 2001 ford taurus. took it to my dealer to fix it and i had to pay for it. it almost blew out my tire ,which would have caused me to crash. i hear that ford may be having a recall on the rear springs on the 2000 and 2001 taurus. however, i do not feel i should have paid, to have the spring fixed and i called ford about it,they told me that i had to pay for it. i believe that there is a defect in the springs. i'm e-mailing this in hopes that ford will recall the springs so i can get my money back on the repair. unless they make it right with me, i will not buy another ford product!! *jb

Both rear springs needed to be replaced on my 2001 ford taurus. both springs cracked and one of the cracked springs punctured a tire. *nm

Rear coil spring found to be broken and extremely close to rear tire during annual safety inspection. required replacement of both rear springs. *nm

Rear coil springs cracked on my 2001 ford taurus sel. i was lucky enough that they both cracked while parked at the curb and not while being driven by my wife with son in the car. *jb