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2002 Ford Taurus
Electrical Problems
CarComplaints.com Notes: Most people need a car where the coil springs don't puncture or shred tires while driving. The Taurus fails in that respect.
The 1999-2003 Ford Taurus has a huge problem with coil springs breaking, which can puncture or even shred tires while driving.
The US government spent THREE YEARS (2008-2011) investigating the 2002-2003 Taurus coil springs. Although Taurus/Sable from earlier years were recalled, ultimately the NHTSA did not force a recall. They determined that because there had been no deaths & very few bad crashes & injuries, the broken coil springs defect was no big deal & not a safety defect. Tell that to all the owners who had close calls...
2002 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems
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- Engine Won't Turnover, Won't Start
- Power Locks Malfunction
- Starter Gave Out
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Control ...
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Starter Assembly
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
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