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2002 Ford Taurus
Exhaust System 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 Exhaust System Problems
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- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail ...
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