Consumer stated a recall was issued for the front coils springs. However, the parts will not be available until the end of December.

- Brewster, NY, USA

Consumer received a recall notice concerning coil spring failure. After making contact with the dealer consumer was told that the coil spring. Will not be replaced, but only inspected.

- Barberton, OH, USA

Consumer was advised by dealership to make an appointment to have front coil spring recall 041V332000 repairs perrformed. However, parts will not be available until December 2004.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

I purchased the car on 7/13/04, the recall came out for the front suspension system on 7/16/04. The mileage is 77,135. I heard a popping noise and took the rear tires off as it sounded like that was where the noise was coming from. I discovered the right rear coil spring was broken and was grinding into the tire. I have spoken with Ford motor and at this point, informed me that this vehicle is under no recall. They advised me to take it to the local Ford dealership. I also advised them that I was making a complaint with NHTSA. Why is the front suspension under recall and not the rear also ?? people need to be made aware of these issues with the rear suspension also.

- Taylor, MI, USA

When backing out of the driveway, the consumer heard a noise from outside of the vehicle. The consumer went to investigate the noise and noticed that the right front tire had blown. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the front coil spring had failed.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

The front left spring on my 2001 Ford Taurus broke and punctured the tire as I was backing out my garage in January of 2004. Had to have it towed to the dealership where it was purchased and have the two front springs replaced and purchase a new tire.

- Fairview, PA, USA

While driving at any speed the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the from right passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The mechanic found the front coil spring on the passenger side had failed.

- Henniker, NH, USA

While at a stop front driver side coil spring failed. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

While driving at a unknown speed, the consumer noticed a dragging noise coming from the rear end of vehicle. The vehicle was serviced and the problem was due to the left rear wheel coil spring. Please provide any additional information.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

While driving coil spring disengaged, causing a flat in front tire.

- Readfield, ME, USA

The vehicle was parked over night, consumer found that front right tire was flat. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop where the mechanic determined that the front spring coil cut the tire 180 degrees. The consumer would have to pay $950 to replace the coil spring, tire, and labor cost. The vehicle was placed in reverse and there was a loud bang. The front left of the vehicle sunk down. The consumer found a broken coil spring and the tire was cut 360 degrees.

- Pulaski, NY, USA

The springs that surround the front shock absorbers broke and punctured the front tire on the driver's side. Please provide any additional information.

- Great Valley, NY, USA

Front left coil spring broke while driving on NY thruway at 65 mph. Car had to be towed for service. Parts damaged included replacing the coil spring, the strut, axel, tire, and axel bearing.

- Highland Lake, NY, USA