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2002 Ford Taurus
Transmission 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 Transmission Problems
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- Transmission Failure
- All Planetary And Transaxle Gears Shredded
- Erratic Transmission Shifting
- Transmission Shudders In Overdrive
- Won't Shift Into Overdrive
- NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic Transmission
- NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication ...
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