Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that all four coil springs failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 4v332000 (suspension: front: coil springs) but was advised by the manufacturer that the 1999 model was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
1while driving 1997 Taurus sho at 38672 miles, the vehicle collapsed. The left spring had broken. The incident destroyed the consumer's snow tire. The consumer felt that maybe this is a northeastern problem due to the salt and moisture that causes the spring to deteriorate. Read details...
When traveling about 35 or 40 mph, a low humming noise is heard, on 3/8/00 dealership replaced front hub bearings due to excessive wear causing noise. Cj Read details...