Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus - part 1

165 problems related to rear suspension coil springs 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.

1 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2013

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the rear passenger's side tire became flat and the contact notice that the rear coil spring was fractured, causing the tire to become flat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 193,000.

2 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2011

I was driving to work when I heard a large klunk in the back of my car. I assumed that it was just me hitting a branch. The sound continued, but I wasn't that far from work so I kept driving. My car started to shake severely and I had to fight to keep the steering straight, so I immediately went and pulled over at a gas station where I discovered a severe flat. I had my car towed to the car repair shop, where I work, to have the tire replaced. They showed me that the rear coil spring had punctured and dug a gouge along a third of the tire. It was very scary to see how badly the tire was damaged. I looked online and have seen similar complaints and wonder why someone hasn't done anything about this.

3 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2011

Rear coil spring on driver side broke with 1/2 turn of coil spring laying on garage floor near tire. Previous recall on front springs.

4 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving 65 mph the contact noticed that the rear driver side tire had exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear coil spring had punctured the tire. The current and failure mileages were 104000.

5 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2010

Dec 2009 I had to fight the local Ford dealer to stand behind a recall for the front coil springs on my 2000 Ford Taurus. Now the rear coil springs have broken also while I was driving the car and I am told I was lucky to be in town and not the highway because the broken springs puncture the tires and cause accidents. I have found several other on the internet to see that mine is not an isolated incident.

6 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when the technician detected that both rear coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned with the safety risk involved in the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

7 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2010

Rear suspension coil springs replaced on 2000 Ford Taurus that has only 36809 miles on it - front springs had a recall on them, but no recall on defective rear springs.

8 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while having the vehicle inspected, he was advised that the rear coil springs were fractured. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on his vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The contact was awaiting repairs to the vehicle at his liability. The failure and current mileages were approximately 106,000.

9 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rear passenger coil spring broke which was discovered during a routine inspection. The contact stated that the dealer replaced both rear coil springs. The failure mileage and current mileages were approximately 55,500.

10 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While in reverse at relatively low speeds, the contact observed an unusual noise on the right side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised the rear passengers side coil spring had failed. The mechanic replaced the coil spring and the sway bar. This was the second occurrence of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

11 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2010

I have a 2000 Ford Taurus and the front coil springs broke about a 1 1/2 years ago and now the rear spring on the right side has broke. Why has there not been a recall on this problem to fix the car. I under stand there was a recall on the front springs but I never received a recall notice. Why is it Ford won't address this problem. This is just as bad as the Toyota's problem. I had to paid to get the car repaired. In fact it is in the shop now getting new rear springs put on it. There is only 67,000 miles on the car.

12 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2009

Rear, driver side, coil spring fractured. Replacement of spring and tire.

13 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2009

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rear front coil spring failed. The front coil springs were previously repaired per the recall and the manufacturer will not authorize the dealer to repair it since there is no warranty. The failure mileage was 65,000. Update 12/14/09 updated 12/16/09.

14 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2009

The rear coil springs on my 2000 Ford Taurus are rusted and broken. I wouldn't typically have a problem just getting this repaired, however my mechanic says he sees Ford vehicles with the same problem all the time (around 3 a week). There has already been a recall on the front springs, and I read some progress was being made on the rear ones, however Ford still has not recalled them. If this problem is so prevalent, and Ford is already aware of problematic front coil springs, the rear coil springs should be investigated and tested further as well.

15 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2009

Both rear coil springs cracked. Discovered at routine inspection.

16 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2009

Normal driving conditions for iowa. Approximately 97,000 miles on vehicle. Left rear coil spring failure. Local mechanic replaced rear struts and mounts, and left rear tire. Old parts are not available.

17 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2009

2000 Ford Taurus - rear spring coils broken - it hasn't taken long to see that 1999-2002 Ford Taurus models have high rates of failure in the rear suspension due to corrosion of the rear spring coils. I just learned that the spring coils on my 2000 Ford Taurus have broken, damaging the struts and the walls of my rear tire. Not only should all of them be replaced (approx. Installed estimate is $700), but I was told this could cause a catastrophic accident if the coil were to puncture the tire at highway speeds. Because there is an existing recall for 1999-2001 Ford Taurus vehicles for the coils in the front suspension, I would appreciate an explanation of the justification for front suspension recall and how that case differs significantly from the rear suspension, which has not yet been recalled.

18 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2009

Cracked front and rear coil springs on a 2000 Ford Taurus.

19 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2009

Rear right coil spring broke in two places. One jagged end was pushing its way into the tire causing a 3/16th inch groove in the side wall. Fortunately it was not enough to puncture the tire. Car has only 55,000 miles on it and has rarely been driven in salty road conditions.

20 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2009

I was driving my car in the grocery store parking lot when I heard a loud pop and my vehicle veered into a large mound of hard snow which bent the lower left front of my car. I had no idea what had happened then I began to lose air in my tires and I would replace the air at the gas station. One morning I came out and my lf tire was on a complete flat,it was replaced with the donut and taken to just tires for repair. They checked the tires and couldn't find anything wrong with the tire and put it back on. For some reason my car just wasn't driving properly the steering was off. At one point my steering wheel started to shake and I began to lose air in the rf tire. I took my car to a different shop and they checked it and couldn't determine why I was losing air but noticed my inside treads were wearing too much. Well I took my car to an auto mechanic and found out that my 2 front springs are sagging really bad and requested that I replace with a full strut assembly. My rear left spring was broke and spring on right is sagging badly. I don't understand how my suspension is damaged so I only work 3 days a week less than 10 miles away carrying only two persons in the car. Something is wrong with this picture, I paid $962. 00 for repairs. I feel that these coil springs are substandard and defective and that the front as well as rear should be repaired by Ford for free. This broken spring could have caused me a blow out on the expressway, I feel that I should be reimbursed because this effects your ball joints and tie rod ends other components necessary for suspension.

21 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2009

Backing out of my garage at maybe 1 mph the front driver side coil spring broke puncturing the tire on my 2000 Taurus. I know there is a recall (although poorly worded) for that but there is no recall the rear coil springs and the driver side rear coil spring apparently broke before since there is rust at the fracture. I had a shop take care of the work and it looks like Ford may not be willing to pay for any of it. The service people at sheehy Ford in gaithersburg said they certainly will not pay for the rear springs and associated costs because there is no recall, yet it appears that the rear springs have the same problem (except the rear spring fracture did not puncture my tire). I do have both broken springs and photos if you need them for the investigation. Did your review and denial of rear spring failures consider that a fractured rear spring may hamper a sudden emergency maneuver causing damage or loss of control? the way the original recall notice is worded does not make it sound significant, only if you have sufficient corrosion, and I would never think just surface corrosion without significant pitting would cause a failure. If you look at my coil springs, they only have surface corrosion and I would not think that corrosion severe enough to cause a fracture. The service man at sheehy even admitted that the parts supplier used substandard material. He then said if they saw a crack during recall servicing they'd replace the coil, but if it's going to fracture due to corrosion, they'd never see a crack because it would then fail immediately. The dealer obviously can't be trusted with lines like that.

22 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2008

The rear coil springs on my 2000 Ford Taurus have broken. I was told that there was a recall on the front springs for this issue however not the rear springs when the rear springs are causing the exact same issues as the front when they break.

23 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving between 25-28 mph, the contact drove over a bump and heard a loose metal sound. The mechanic stated that both rear coil springs failed. She drove to a Ford dealer and they confirmed that the rear coil springs failed. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs because the vehicle was not under warranty and there was no safety recall. Prior to the failure, there was a recall on the front coil springs. The contact believes that if the front coil springs were faulty, the rear coil springs are as well. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 111,943. Updated 02/05/09. Updated 02/10/09.

24 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2008

2000 Ford Taurus sedan: rear coil spring broke and gouged tire. Vehicle was recalled for similar issue on front coil spring.

25 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2008

Broken rear coil springs.

26 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2008

Rear coil spring broke on the driver's side of my car. This punctured a tire which quickly deflated when I was on a highway traveling at a fast speed. I had to pay $900 to replace the struts because no mechanics around here can just replace the spring.

27 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2008

Loud "clunking explosion" sound from rear and car handling was affected. Took it to dealer and found I had 3 broken coil springs-- 2 of which had been broken for a long time. One on the front, which was covered under recall and both back springs. Front spring was covered in recall, but from what I've found online just as many people have problems with the rear springs. Charged over $600 in repair to get 2 new rear springs installed, but still have rattling problems afterwards. Car is driven extremely lightly and the final breakage happened while backing out of my driveway at apx 5mph.

28 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2008

I have a 2000 Ford Taurus and of course both of my front coil springs broke. Thank heaven no accidents. Had them replaced at a local Ford dealership on 07/15/2008 was informed as well that one rear spring was broken. Not covered under 04m04b they are the same springs as the front!!!!! now I have to try and figure out a way to get my car fixed with no cash not going to be easy. Something has to be done about this with Ford!!!.

29 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2008

Both rear coil springs broke and put deep cuts into both rear tires new springs are being installed and new tires had to be purchased I still have the old tire for your inspection.

30 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2008

Today our Ford service shop informed us we have a broken rear coil spring. The coil must be replaced along with the strut. Failure to do so may result in a portion of the broken spring coming loose and puncturing the rear tire. Obviously, a tire blowout at highway speeds is dangerous. We had the spring replaced. During the process, the repairman indicated Ford had issued a recall for the front coil springs for exactly this reason. The repair man explained that the springs on both the front and rear of the car are exactly the same. Failure of any of those springs could result in a blown tire. I asked him why Ford had not then recalled all the springs since a) they are the same part; b) failure results in the same dangerous condition. He could not explain why. I wrote a letter for Ford asking why they had not recalled all springs, they suggested I contact the nhtsb. So, why are the rear springs not recalled if they are the same part and the end result if they fail is the same????.

31 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact took the vehicle in for an oil change and was informed that the rear passenger side coil failed. He will take the vehicle to a Ford dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 99,000 and current mileage was 107,000.

32 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 40 mph, the passenger side rear coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road. He drove to a service station and had the tire replaced. There was a recall for the front coil springs on the vehicle. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 86,223 and failure mileage was 86,221.

33 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2008

Right front and right rear coil springs broke. The front appears to have broken in the driveway, puncturing the tire. When the rear broke is unknown. Had the car towed to local Ford dealer. They replaced the front coil springs under recall, but charged me for new tire and rear springs.

34 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2008

Rear coil spring broke.

35 Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2008

Rear coil springs on 2000 Taurus should be included in the recall of the front springs. Mine were replaced on 3/26/08 from Ford. But had to pay out of pocket for repair.



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