2.9
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 49,526 miles
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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
- Stanley, WI, USA
Vehicle make / model: Model year(s): Ford / Taurus 1999-2001 Mercury / Sable 1999-2001 manufacturer: Ford Motor Company mfr's report date: Jul 06, 2004 NHTSA campaign id number: 04V332000 NHTSA action number: PE04044 component: Suspension:front:springs:coil springs potential number of units affected: 899,060 we never received a letter stating that this is an issue and could be fixed for free and now it has expired and Ford says too bad they will not work with us to get it fixed.
- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated the front passenger tire was flat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was discovered that the front coil spring had fractured and punctured the tire. The dealer advised the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04V332000 (suspension: Front: Springs: Coil springs) but could not have the vehicle repaired under the recall because the recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 127,000. Updated 11/03/10.
- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving at 2 mph in reverse, the contact noticed that the front driver side tire had become flat. The contact then noticed that the coil spring had broken in that location. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 65,000.
- Inglewood, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving 10 mph he noticed that the front driver side tire was flat. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the front driver side coil spring punctured the tire. The contact previously NHTSA campaign 04V332000, suspension front springs coil springs serviced on his vehicle. Updated 03/09/10. The left front coil spring failed for a second time. Updated 09/07/10
- Montrose, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While traveling at 35mph the vehicle started to shake and vibrate. It was difficult to control. He pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the rear passenger side was lower in the wheel base than the front side. The vehicle was driven to the nearest mechanic. The technician stated that the rear coil springs had failed and it should not be driven until it was repaired. He was then explained of a recall that was already issued on the vehicle, but it was on the front coil springs (manufacturer: Ford Motor Company mfr's report date: Jul 06, 2004 NHTSA campaign id number: 04V332000 PE04044 NHTSA action number: PE04044 component: Suspension:front:springs:coil springs ) he contacted the manufacture and stated that he was experiencing the problem explained in the recall but on the rear of the vehicle not the front. The manufacture stated that they would not be responsible for the repairs. He states that since the problem has been recalled on the front it should also include the rear. The vehicle is currently being repaired at a repair shop. The current and failure mileage was 88,000. Bl updated 10/5/09 updated 10/07/09.
- Oostburg, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated three of the four front and rear coil springs were broken. Three coil springs were replaced at the owners expense since there were no existing recalls. The dealer had to order the parts which delayed the repair and was advised to contact the manufacturer and the hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 106,000.
- Marengo, IA, USA
I visited Ford dealership in toronto in regards to recalls and I've been informed that only recall that applies to my vehicle is the following one: NHTSA campaign id number: 04V332000; component: Suspension:front:springs:coil springs; mfr's report date: Jul 06, 2004.browsing the www-ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm I have realized that there has been several other recalls for the 2000 Taurus. One of the recalls that I found at the above mentioned website is: NHTSA campaign id number: 00V242000 vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The "vehicle capacity weight" and "designated seating capacity" information was not printed on the safety certification labels affixed to these vehicles after I examined my vehicle I noticed that the safety certification label on my vehicle has the same information missing. I contacted Ford and after expressing my concerns their final answer was that there are no other recalls than the front coil springs recall that applies to mu vehicle, and it is not their fault if some of the information printed on the label are not visible enough. Today, I have been at the yorkdale Ford located in toronto, Canada. After I explained the whole situation no one inspected my vehicle's sticker and I have been told that the dealer cannot do anything about that sticker (they did install protective spring shields) and I should contact the Ford. My concerns in regards to above are: 1. since my vehicle's safety certification label does not contain all the information and as per Ford records my vehicle is not under the recall for the same label, I am concerned that there is a possibility of other not recognized but existing recalls that apply to my vehicle 2. who would take liability in case that the coil spring fractures and that results in a crush or any other inconvenience" 3. browsing the website www.alldatadiy.com I found the following Taurus 2000 recall: 02M01S6 Aug 04 tube mounted egr pressure sensor.is this correct"
- Toronto, 00, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver's side tire was flat. After further inspection, he noticed that the coil spring had fractured and punctured the tire. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 04V332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The technician added that they would only replace the front coil springs because he has not experienced a failure with the rear coil springs and that component was not referenced in the remedy of the recall. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000. Updated 10-29-08 the front coil springs were replaced at no charge. Updated 10/30/08.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The day of the repair the car seemed a bit tilted and made a funny noise. When taken to the dealer, was told both rear coils were broken. Both front coils had been replaced less than a year ago and also resulted in a ruptured tire. Current costs estimated around 600 dollars. This is not covered by the front coil recall, but involves the same faulty part.
- Framingham, MA, USA
Around 2005, my front left spring broke while putting my 2000 Ford Taurus into drive and nearly popped my tire. About one year later, I received a recall regarding the front spring shields, and had that done. Now, as of the current date in 2008, I received word from my mechanic that my replaced front left spring is broken again, although not yet protruding into my tire, and that I should not drive the vehicle. Ford should be ashamed to offer these inferior springs and not cover them as a recall, but instead try to blame the problem on an inexpensive "spring shield."
- Green Bay, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rear suspension dropped on his vehicle. The dealer stated that the front coil springs were corroded and overlapping one another. In March of 2008, the contact received a Ford recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 04V332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The contact urged the manufacturer to replace the rear suspension as well; however, the manufacturer stated that NHTSA only ordered the front suspension to be recalled. The dealer will only replace the front suspension according to the recall. The current mileage was 58,200 and failure mileage was 58,000.
- Fallston, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While making a right turn at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The front driver side tire failed. The following day, the vehicle drove abnormally and was towed to a mechanic. The diagnosis was that the coil spring failed and blew out the tire. The repair was made. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 04V332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The dealer stated that because she did not take the vehicle to a Ford dealer for the repair, they were not responsible. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.
- Grantham, PA, USA
2000 Ford Taurus with a broken left front spring. Consumer was told that he would be reimbursed for the cost of the repairs because the repairs were covered under his extended warranty. The consumer was denied reimbursement because the repairs were not done at a Ford dealership.
- Rochester, NY, USA
I took my 200 Ford Taurus in to get the tires rotated and was told that my right rear coil spring was broken.
- Cleves, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While he sat in the driveway, he heard a loud explosive sound. He noticed the driver front coil spring broke and punctured the tire. The front tires were repaired as part of a recall. Approximately two years later, both rear coil springs broke, however they did not puncture the tires. As of August 1, 2007, the rear coil springs were being repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. Updated 02-01-08.
- Denville, NJ, USA
Front and rear suspension spring broke on the 2000 Ford Taurus. There was a recall on this exact issue, but I was told this vehicle did not qualify for the recall. I heard of many other owners of this make of vehicle with the same problem, with the front and back springs malfunctioning, and they have not had them covered by the recall. I think the recall should be expanded to cover more vehicles and include the rear springs also! this is a dangerous defect in the car and Ford should be held accountable.
- Oregon, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that his vehicle's rear spring has failed. Ford stated that it is not there problem and transferred him to NHTSA. He stated that the front springs failed two years ago under a recall in which his vehicle was included. The front springs and shields were replaced. The vehicle is currently in the shop. The VIN, engine size, and transmission type were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. The consumer stated that both rear springs were broken and that's why the tires were punctured. Updated 07/10/07
- Kennebunk, ME, USA
In July 2006, the front coil springs of my 2000 Ford Taurus failed even after I followed a recall notice and had the shields placed on my car. This failure was fixed. Now in May 2007, the back coil springs fail for the same reason but are not covered under the original recall. How can this be ? there is a defect in the mfg of the springs or the specification to build them. The same salt that corroded the front, corroded the back. This recall should be expanded to include both front and back coil springs.
- Highland, NY, USA
- Itswich, SD, USA