Front Suspension Coil Spring problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus - part 2

Suspension front:springs:coil springs one front spring was broken on drive way parts has been replaced at cost of $669. Broken part has been kept.

The front left coil spring on my 2001 Taurus broke in June 2006. Today August 28, 2007 the left rear coil spring on my 2001 Ford Taurus was noted that it was broken by my regular mechanic. Fortunately nobody was in the vehicle or that it did not cause injury but this could be a major problem and by the looks of the number of other complaints this is a very common problem.

: the contact stated the front driver and passenger side coil spring fractured. On April 27th the vehicle was in an accident afterwards a vibration was felt, there was an intense rattle and a noise was heard while driving over bumps. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who insisted the vehicle was fine. It was later determined the front driver side coil spring had in fact fractured during the accident. On June 3rd while stopped at a light the passenger side coil spring fractured. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road due to the weight of the vehicle on the strut the contact was unable to determined the failure. The vehicle was driven home. The contact jacked the vehicle and determined the front passenger side coil spring had fractured in half. The contact is concerned the original rear coil springs will break while driving. There is an open investigation regarding the rear coil springs, NHTSA item number ea06002.

I have a 2001 Ford Taurus se that recently fractured the drivers side front coil spring which punctured a hole in the tire. The vehicle was parked. I have read that this problem has affected a large number of others and would like to know what has or what is being done to solve the problem. Also, what am I responsible to pay for? I have not fixed the car, I want to know what will prevent the other side from doing the same in the event that I might be driving.

Broken rear coil spring on 2001 Ford Taurus punctured the rear driver side tire. I was searching to make sure pricing was correct on the repair when I found a news story that the NHTSA was investigating complaints of the same type of incident. I started to hear a noise a day or two before it happened and was on my way to drop the car of at a repair shop when the incident happened. I am having the car repaired with both rear coil springs and struts replaced. The repair will cost in excess of 1000 dollars. Please file this complaint with the rest of the incidents.

The dealer refused to replace the coil springs unless it failed. The consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue. Recall# #04v332000.

Ford recalled front springs. However, the rear springs have penetrated the tire tread and the rear passenger's side. Both springs broke, but only one penetrated the tire. Spoke with dealer and Ford as well and they do not want to remedy this problem. Felt this was unsafe and wanted a recall on the rear as well. Ford said it was not on the steering wheel side so there was an accident with a tire punctured with the springs it would not affect the steering .

Front coil spring fractured, caused tire to go flat. Consumer was driving at 10 mph.

Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning front coil spring. Remedy failed. The ball joints had excessive wear and had to be replaced at the consumer's expense.

'recall campaign' issued for front coil springs on 2001 Ford Taurus. The consumer wanted to know why her vehicle was not included for the protective shields. The consumer has a letter which stated the protective shield installation did not apply to the state of florida, however the consumer received a recall letter which stated otherwise.

Recall campaign: no contact has been made with the consumer since receiving the recall letter for the front coil spring. Nhtsa recall front coil spring 04v332000.

2001 Ford Taurus, I was turning into my home driveway, when the front left strut spring broke (drive is typical suburban drive,no remarkable bumps or turns). The action caused the broken piece to sheer the tire from the wheel in one revolution of the wheel. The tire peeled out from under the wheel (as I was in a slow speed right-hand turn >10mph)and I lost control and ability to safely stop. The car fell to the ground (on it's frame) as the suspension had given way and the tire had lost all shape. The car is currently in the shop for repair and it is unknow the total damage to the vehicle,nor the intention of the manufacturer. I can only imagine what would have happened to this vehicle part failed at speed! that is my reason for contacting you, others need to know!.

Dealership wanted to charge the consumer to inspect the vehicle before performing front coil spring recall 04v332000 repairs.

Manufacturer's recall 04s17 for the front coil spring was issued in August 2004, and dealer stated they still did not have the parts available.

Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning front coil spring, and contacted his local dealer who advised the consumer to wait until something happened before bringing the vehicle in.

Consumer received recall 04v332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts were available. Service manager walter. Front driver's side tire exploded while driving. Firestone, fr440, p215/60r16.

The consumer received a recall notice(04-v33-2000) regarding the coil spring, however there were no parts available.

Notification for recall 04s17 safety exists in certain 1999 through 2001 model Taurus and sable vehicles. Recall# 04v332000.

Recall number 04v332000: consumer has been waiting to be contacted since October for the recall part. However, the parts still have not arrived. The consumer has been calling the dealer and manufacturer for sometime now, and have not received any results. Please provide any further information.

The consumer indicated that it is taking an unreasonable amount of time having recall 04s17 repaired. The recall is for the front coil springs. * nm.

Nhtsa recall 04v332000 on the front coil spring. No parts were available .

Front coil spring malfunctioned. A recall was issued. However, the part will not be available until December.

After receiving a recall letter, the consumer made contact with the dealer and was told that the parts will not be in until December.

Consumer received, NHTSA recall campaign 04v332000 regarding coil spring. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealership telephoned operator, indicated to the consumer that management gave instructions for dealer to tell consumer that if the coil spring was not broke they won't replace it.

While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician replaced the rear coil spring and the tire at consumer's expense.

Recall campaign: 04 v 332 000/front coil spring: consumer received this recall notice since August 10,2004 and still unable to get the dealer to honor this recall because "no part available". The consumer was made to wait 6 months for recall service.

Front coil spring punctures tire. Consumer started the vehicle and put it into reverse and heard a loud pop. The front right tire had popped.

The dealership was unable to perform the front coil spring recall 04v332000 repairs because the parts won't be available for 3 1/2 months.

Consumer stated a recall was issued for the front coils springs. However, the parts will not be available until the end of December.

Consumer received a recall notice concerning coil spring failure. After making contact with the dealer consumer was told that the coil spring. Will not be replaced, but only inspected.

Consumer was advised by dealership to make an appointment to have front coil spring recall 041v332000 repairs perrformed. However, parts will not be available until December 2004.

Consumer was not notified of the December deadline for the spring shield NHTSA recall 04v332000.

After receiving NHTSA recall 04v332000 from the manufacturer for the coil spring shield. Made an appointment. Consumer had not been able to have the shield placed onto the vehicle for no parts were available.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v332000 concerning coil springs in August of 2004. When contacting deale she was told that they would get back to her upon arrival of parts. Four months has past and dealer still has no parts. . . . . . . Consumer called dealer on December 15, 2004 inquiring when the parts will be in. Was told wouldn't get the parts until the end of January 2005.

Consumer received recall 04v106000. Dealer stated that if they performed recall repairs it would mess up the alignment. However, consumer was included in the recall, and did not get the repairs done. Also, consumer was told by the dealer that Ford would not pay for the alignment if they did the repair on the coil spring. Struts were replaced instead of recall issue. Consumer was made to pay the bill before vehicle would be released.