Four problems related to front suspension strut have been reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Taurus.
Consumer stated that in December 2003 one spring was replaced along with one strut and the tire on driver's side. Currently, the vehicle was being recalled for the replacement of both front coil springs ,and dealershi refused to do so. Consumer later contacted the manufacturer, and they too refused to replace the springs at no charge. Consumer dreceive a recall notice for this defect.
While in the driveway vehicle was parked and consumer heared a loud noise coming from the garage. Left front strut broke and cut the front tire, vehicle was no longer under warranty.
While parking front strut spring broke, puncturing the front passenger side tire.
While pulling out of the driveway driver side front strut broke, and front coil spring punctured, causing a 6 inch slash in the front driver's side tire. Dealership replaced the strut. The problem recurred on the passenger's side while stopping at a stop sign, but didn't puncture the front passenger side tire.