The contact stated while driving the rear driver's side coil spring broke. This failure caused a puncture in the rear tire. There were no prior warnings indicating a problem with the vehicle. The vehicle has been repaired. A local repair shop replaced the rear coil spring. The manufacturer has been contacted. 12/7/2005.

- Howell, NJ, USA

2002 Ford Taurus. Rear coil springs broke. Had 70000 miles on vehicle. Dealership fixed coil springs. There was some rust near the brake where the coil springs broke. When I got into vehicle the coil spring broke. Vehicle was in driveway when this happened. This is a safety issue and there should be a recall on 2002 Ford Taurus. Updated 12/27/05.

- Exton, PA, USA

After purchasing a brand new set of tires, I drove off of the parking lot and heard this horrendous noise. I continued driving thinking it would go away but after a block I turned around and went back to the place I bought the tires from. They put it up on the rack and determined the rear coil spring was broke. I drive a 2002 Ford Taurus and heard about the 00 & 01's so I believe the 02 should also be looked into. I had to have 2 rear coils, springs and struts put on. And pay for another tire as well as get another alignment. I wasn't too happy about it. I do not have the old part.

- Hecker, IL, USA

While driving 40 mph the rear passenger coil spring punctured the tire. The consumer continue to drive. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Swedesboro, NJ, USA

Broken left side rear suspension spring. Gouged inside sidewall of the rear tire.

- N Stonington, CT, USA