10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,900 miles

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problem #2

Jun 222010

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 73,000 miles
Ford Taurus 2003 rear coil spring broken. Caused rubbing on tire on same side which wore a deep groove in the side wall. Also caused tire on opposite side to wear unevenly. Had to replace both tires as well as replace coil springs both sides. Live in Maine (salt- belt state). Bought as used vehicle. Don't know if front springs were replaced. Date of incident was when the defect was found on regular inspection.

- Sidney, ME, USA

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problem #1

Feb 222008

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,800 miles
Rear spring failure at highway speed.

- Lincoln Park, MI, USA

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