10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 33,617 miles
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The vehicle's front springs failed after new tires were installed on the front two wheels. Both springs snapped in half and had to be replaced. This was noticed before I drove at a high rate of speed, however the potential for an accident is very high considering the number of these cars on the road.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
The right front coil spring on the front suspension broke at the center of the spring causing the fractured coil to snap out and contact the right front tire on the inside of the tire side wall. This condition caused the vehicle to drop from the loss of support of the spring and then the vehicle further dropped from the sudden loss of air pressure. The end result was a tire that was locked up and a un-controlled spin out over a ditch that was overfilled with water runoff from a current heavy storm. The ditch was about 8 feet deep and the vehicle hydroplaned over the water. My boyfriend was driving at the time and stated that this was an ever increasing or re-occurring problem with this vehicle. He further stated that he had to replace many front springs on this same type of vehicle, a Ford Taurus.
- Romeoville, IL, USA
Airbag light is coming on while consumer is driving. Also, at 65 mph vehicle shakes very badly.
- Wooster, OH, USA
Right front springs broke into two pieces. Spring dropped around the strut, and applied pressure on the inside tires. This caused the vehicle to stop moving. The pieces were very sharp. The other piece would dangle. Contacted dealer. After seeing the pieces, consumer was informed nothing could be done.
- New Berlin, WI, USA
Consumer was traveling at 20mph on the highway and she heard a loud noise. Front of the vehicle was dropped six inches from the ground. A recall for earlier Taurus's was made to correct this problem.
- Sloanesville, NY, USA
While vehicle was parked in the driveway front coil spring broke. This happened about 10 minutes after vehicle was driven. Vehicle is being repaired by owner's mechanic.
- East Brady, PA, USA
Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. Have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. Also, front end made clicking sounds. Rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
- New Briton, CT, USA
On road going about 35mph. Vehicle kept veering to left. Tried to correct problem but vehicle hit curb. Front wheel collapsed. Vehicle flipped over on side & driver upside down.
- Louisville, KY, USA
The car has been serviced for front end alignment and it will not go down the road straight. Bought May 20, 1995.
- Milan , 00, USA
Car drifts and pulls to the left.
- Gilbert , AZ, USA
- Saint Paul, MN, USA