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...
3.2
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,100 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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: the contact stated twice while driving 40 mph the rear passenger side coil spring caused the tire to blow out. Upon inspection the dealership determined the rear coil springs needed replaced. After replacing the rear coil springs a noise came from the rear of the vehicle. After the dealer replaced the rear shocks the noise went away. The alternator was replaced. Updated 07/05/06.
- Andover, NJ, USA
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- Andover, NJ, USA