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...
4.5
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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: the contact stated that the vehicle's power steering modulator failed twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 03/04 who determined that this was an ongoing problem because the modulator is attached to the engine instead of the firewall which causes it to heat up and cool down with the engine. The dealer determined that engine vibrations damaged the modulator, resulting in power steering fluid leakage. The manufacturer was contacted on 07/25/06 who offered an extended warranty for the vehicle and a complaint was filed.
- Stockwell, IN, USA
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- Stockwell, IN, USA