Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to front suspension stabilizer bar have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2010

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the dealer informed him that the front stabilizer bar was fractured and the rear stabilizer bar was missing. The dealer advised when driving in wet or icy weather a safety hazard could exist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 185,000.

2 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

While driving vehicle, noticed a clunking noise coming from of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership, they couldn;t locate the problem. Clunking noise continued. My son said I should take the car back to the dealership. On second visit to dealership, had servie manager drive vehicle. In their parking lot, drove over a speed bump, heard loud clunking sound. The car was put on the hoist, they couldn't find any problem. A week later, received a phone call from customer service. The service representative was informed the vehicle stilling making clunking noise. Took vehicle back to dealership and had service manager ride with me. Drove on bumpy section of interstate, car taken back to dealership. They found the front stabilizer bar had broken at the rubber bushing connection. Parts for the stabilzer bar have been on national back order for over 2 1/2 month.




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