Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud noise was heard and the front coil spring detached without warning, puncturing the front passenger side tire. the contact and her children were rescued by a family member who towed the vehicle to the contact's residence. the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,365.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while pulling out of the driveway at approximately 5 mph, a loud sound emitted from the front passenger side tire. the contact discovered that the front passenger side coil spring fractured and punctured the tire. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the front passenger side coil spring fractured. in addition, the contact discovered that the coil spring punctured through the front passenger side tire. the contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension) but the dealer refused to perform the remedy on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the front driver side coil spring became fractured and punctured the tire. the vehicle was towed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,456. updated 9/2914*cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that while reversing, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the front passenger's side. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the coil spring fractured. the vehicle was taken to dealer. the technician stated that both coil springs needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 97,000. updated 10/02/14*lj 3/10/2015 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that while reversing from a garage, a loud abnormal noise was heard from under the front end of the vehicle. the contact discovered that the front passenger's side coil spring was fractured and punctured the front passenger's side tire. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who discovered that all four coil springs were damaged and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 144,000. updated 04/02/14*lj *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, smoke emerged from the front passenger side tire as the contact noticed the coil spring was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. the contact stated that while reversing, the front driver's side tire blew. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the coil spring fractured. as a result, the independent mechanic replaced the coil spring and tire. the contact also stated that on a different occasion, the front passengers coil spring and tire had to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. theapproximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that the front driver's side coil spring fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the coil spring was replaced. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 109,833. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. the contact stated that while changing the rear passenger tire, he noticed that the coil spring was fractured. the contact also mentioned that on another occasion the front driver's side tire became flat and he noticed that the coil spring was fractured. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil spring needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. *tr...updated 05/08/13 *bf updated 06/11/2013 *js