4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,944 miles

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problem #9

Apr 032012

Taurus

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that all four coil springs failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 4V332000 (suspension: Front: Coil springs) but was advised by the manufacturer that the 1999 model was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. He failure and the current mileage was 88,000.

- Dunkinsville, PA, USA

problem #8

Jul 052008

Taurus

  • 97,000 miles
Frt and rear springs on my 97 Ford Taurus broke premature.

- Southgate , MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 302005

Taurus 8-cyl

  • miles
1while driving 1997 Taurus sho at 38672 miles, the vehicle collapsed. The left spring had broken. The incident destroyed the consumer's snow tire. The consumer felt that maybe this is a northeastern problem due to the salt and moisture that causes the spring to deteriorate. Ford announced 900000K Taurus' from 1999-2001 were being recalled for the problem that the consumer had experienced.

- Oswego, NY, USA

problem #6

Jul 202001

Taurus

  • 57,500 miles
Vehicle would not accelerate from a stopped position without shaking violently. 57500 miles at the time, $1900 to fix it. ****dims 11 IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****749177.

- Glendale, NY, USA

problem #5

Oct 152001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer experiencing vibration in the steering wheel.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 152001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer experiencing vibration in the steering wheel.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 231998

Taurus

  • miles
When driving at any speed the vehicle is jerking and making loud noises, and the vehicle is shifting. Consumer can't determine the problem.

- 954-721-9598, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 271998

Taurus

  • miles
When making a left or a right turn the steering wheel will spin, and there is a loud knocking noise coming from the steering. There is vibration within the steering wheel.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #1

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle pulls while driving.

- Laurel, MD, USA