Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine repair, the rear and front coils springs were found to be exposed and fractured. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v332000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 25 mph and heard a loud bang. The contact began to smell a burning rubber odor and merged off the roadway to inspect the vehicle. The contact found that the rear driver's side coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection but no diagnosis for the failure was determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 03/05/lj.

Today found out that my 2001 Ford Taurus (about 76k) rear right breaking coil springs broken during a service. The broken spring almost touch the tire. I was lucky it did not broke the tire. I was told to replace both rear springs and would cost more than $1000 dollars. It is a safe issue.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus sel. The contact stated that the passenger side rear coil spring broke and punctured the rear passenger side tire while driving approximately 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was being repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was a recall on the front coil springs but not the rear springs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000.

I took my 2001 Ford Taurus to a local dealer to have a mandatory state inspection performed. The service advisor informed me that one of the rear coil springs was cracked and he said both rear coil springs need to be replaced immediately. I was told to stop driving the vehicle because the broken spring could puncture a tire, causing an accident. New rear coil springs were ordered and will be installed by the dealer on 6/23/10. I will ask to keep the old parts. My car was part of the 04s17 recall for the front coil springs. Shields were installed below the front springs on 5/10/05, at 44,356 miles. The rear coil springs were not included in this recall, but maybe they should have been.

While driving on a city road my 2001 Ford Taurus had a blowout on the lr tire. The coil spring was broken in several places which caused part of the spring to gouge the inside wall of the rear tire. Had to replace both rear coil/shock assembly in the vehicle.

1. Right rear coil spring broke going through the tire. 3. Rear spring and tire will be replaced, old part is available.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. While having the vehicle serviced for an oil change, the contact was informed the passenger side rear coil spring was broken. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but was not serviced because there was not a recall for the rear coil springs. The contact stated his vehicle had previously been serviced for the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension: front: springs: coil springs) but the recall did not include the rear coil springs. The contact also stated that he had his rear driver side coil spring replaced because it too was broken in the past. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 6/19/10 updated 07/22/jb.

Vehicle is a 2001 Ford Taurus with a rear coil spring breakage issue. With not just a single broken spring. Both rear coil springs are broken resulting in a considerable safety issue. Both coil springs broke in the same part of the coil. Very costly suspension repairs.

Vehicle is a 2001 Ford Taurus with a rear coil spring breakage issue. With not just a single broken spring. Both rear coil springs are broken resulting in a considerable safety issue. I have managed to catch this problem before having the misfortune of having to replace both rear tires. I am a certified state inspector for the state of pennsylvania and I don't know about you guys but I see this as being a very dangerous and a pricey repair problem that has seemed to be happening quite often in the Ford Taurus 2001 model. Im currently aware that Ford recalled the front springs but it seems that the rear springs are exactly the same. There is definitely a durability issue with the front springs and it seems rear springs are made up of the same materials resulting in identical breakage and the rear coil springs are not to be overlooked. How often do you have a coil spring break on a mid sized car during normal driving? or even both coin springs breaking almost simultaneously? almost never. . . . I hope that Fords rear springs that came stock with the 2001 Taurus are put under recall because if not I can only guess that the tire company's have many unhappy Ford customers heading their way with torn tires from rear coil springs breaking and puncturing tires and also some very costly suspension repairs. I ask you not take this suspension concern lightly. Look at Toyota. Let make sure that Ford is aware of this problem and have them issue a recall for these flawed rear coil springs.

Coil springs on the Ford Taurus are breaking. A recall has been done on the front, but not on the back springs. The springs are made of defective material -- hairline cracks can be seen on the spring. The portion of the spring that separates shows that the crack in the spring has oxidized at points before the complete break. This is not a rust problem!! the metal used for these springs is extremely defective. In the portion that broke on my car lodged in the tire, and I was able to thoroughly inspect the metal and saw many hairline cracks. The front spring broke on my car in Feb. 2009 and the rear spring broke in March 2010. I was lucky and was not moving on the highway when the springs broke. My front tire was sliced through and blew out. The front springs were replaced, but I had to pay for the tire. Yesterday, my back right rear spring broke. I understand from the recall information the back springs were not recalled. Why not?? please have this problem corrected before there is a terrible accident on the highway by an unsuspecting driver of a defective vehicle! at 60 mph, a tire blowing would not allow time for the driver to make any corrective action.

I have a 2001 Ford Taurus se. All four of the suspension coil springs are broken and one of the broken springs had an end which protrued and had rubbed a groove into the tire (inside rear) portion damaging the sidewall of my tire rendering the tire useless.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while having the rear drums replaced, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear coil springs were defective. The contact stated he felt the vehicle had been riding lower than usual but was not aware of the failure. The front coil springs were previously replaced under NHTSA campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension: front: springs: coil springs) but the rear were never replaced. The vehicle was not in drivable condition and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the rear passenger side coil spring replaced. A years later when the contact took the vehicle in for an oil change the mechanic at the dealer notice the that both struts in the rear were broken. The contact did not have the vehicle repair because the contact feels this is a manufacturer defect and should be under a recall. The failure mileage was 90,000.

2001 Ford Taurus. I found a large piece of metal lying on my driveway. I took my car to my local Ford dealership and was told rear coil spring was broken. I was told I needed to replace both rear coil springs as well as struts. Total bill was 970. 00 we were very lucky we noticed the piece of metal on driveway. I understand these broken coil springs are causing rear tire blow-outs! I notified Ford motor company and they do not intend to address this issue.

2001 Ford Taurus model sel . Rear coil springs. I purchased this car in 2004 with 35,000 miles and now has 71,000 miles. Garage kept, wife drives. There was a recall on the front causing me to have protective shields placed around front coils due to possible blowout if coil broke, obviously some had broke. I had to have both rear coil springs replaced on 2/2/10 at a cost of $390 parts only. I'm 65 years of age and have never had a vehicle with two broken springs on the rear. I submit that one of the coils had shifted and could have blown out rear tire. I don't think dealerships are not seeing these repairs due to age and labor per hour at a dealership. A private mechanic repaired mine and reports having repaired others. I believe these coils on this model are defective , front and rear. Nothing has been said about the rear coils or any protective device to prevent a blowout.

Front and rear spring coils are damaged. My husband was backing out of our driveway an as he did, the front driver's side tire exploded. We had the car towed to a mechanic and we were told that the spring coil punctured the tire. We were then informed that all of the coil needed to be replaced not just the front coils. After we found out about the front coils, we contacted Ford and we were told to bring it to a dealership because the front coils were covered because of a recall. Once we got the car to a dealership, they then told us that there was an issue with the rear coils and that the rear coils were that covered under the recall. I have been doing a lot of research and I have found out that all of the coils need to be replaced. Fyi: we have a 2001 Ford Taurus with 28,000 miles (yes, that is 28,000 miles). I would like a reason why all there isn't a recall on all of the coils, especially since it appears to be a problem with these cars? also, the both front tires are less than a year old. Ford needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility before there are more accidents and maybe even deaths!.

2001 Ford Taurus rear spring coils. Why isn't there a recall for the rear spring coils, when there is a recall for the front spring coils? the same problem happens with the rear spring coils that happens with the front spring coils. Tires are exploding! this is extremely dangerous!!!!!!! Ford needs to take responsibility for this problem!.

We own a 2001 Ford Taurus with about 28,000 miles on this vehicle. I am handicap and this is the vehicle that we use to get me to appointments, etc. We are very lucky that the front tire exploded while my husband was backing out of our driveway and not while we were already driving on the highway or where ever! we had the car towed to our mechanic and he told us that the tire exploded because of the front spring coil. Once we found out the cause, I looked on the internet for any issues or recalls for this problem, and low and behold there is a recall because of the front spring coils. We then had the vehicle towed to the Ford dealership that we bought the car from. They are fixing the car now. Yesterday we were told by the dealership that there is a problem with the rear spring coils and that they also need to be replaced. There is not a recall on the rear spring coils, even though I have been researching this issue for the last few days and it appears that Ford should have an active recall on the rear spring coils. Ford needs to step up and issue a recall for the rear spring coils. We have been told the Ford will not pay for the tire that exploded (btw: the 2 front tires were just replaced this past summer) and they won't pay for the rear spring coils to be replaced, even though they have to be replaced! I thought that Ford made safe vehicles, but I now know that is not the case. Ford needs to do something before something serious happens to somebody. I am extremely disappointed!!!.

2001 Ford Taurus with 52,000 miles. Rear coil spring has snapped. Just noticed on the annual state inspection. Mechanic said I was lucky that it didn't puncture the tire while I was driving. This should be covered under warranty. The front coil springs are covered by a recall. The rear coil springs should also be covered by a recall. The mechanic said the total cost will be about $900. It is getting repaired today because it failed NY state inspection. Mechanic said he sees a lot of these rear spring failures. Please consider having Ford recall the rear springs.

2001 Ford Taurus left rear coil spring broke while driving 60 mph, end of broken spring cut and shredded tire. Replacement cost for new tire and two new quick struts is costing me $1080. 00. Ford has a recall on the front springs and would replace up to 200,000 miles or ten years. They know they have rear spring problems but up to now are unwilling to do anything about them.

Right rear coil spring on my 2001 Ford Taurus broke while driving and damaged my tire.

2001 Ford Taurus with 68,000 miles was inspected by the dealer, the right rear suspension coil spring was fractured. This item had to be replaced at significant cost to me, not to mention the fact that the tire could have been punctured resulting in an injury accident.

I have a 2001 Ford Taurus ses. I noticed that the rear end of my car was sitting very low and took it to the mechanic to find out what the problem was. Apparently, the rear coil springs are broken due, presumably, to corrosion from salt in northern climate. This appears to be a common problem with this year/model of car. My mechanic told me I was lucky I brought it in when I did as the coils were close to puncturing my tires, which would be very dangerous if this had happened while driving. Parts were replaced to fix the problem. There was a recall to have a shield installed for the front coil springs because they had so many problems, but no recall for the rear coil springs.

My 2001 Ford Taurus with 97,000 miles on it has one front and two rear coil springs broken. I have been informed that the rear ones are not covered. This car has been carefully driven. . . . And Ford won't cover it? were the coil springs on the front from a different supplier? made from different steel? where's the logic in this?.

My low mileage 2001 Ford Taurus had the rear coil spring break while I was driving causing other car damage including ripping open a new tire. All told $600 of damage occurred and if I had been driving faster, my life would have been in danger.

2001 Taurus se, while doing a tire rotation, noticed left rear coil spring broken, sharp end was only 1/4" from tire. Left front spring broke last year damaging a new tire, spring was replaced in recall but not the tire. How many people have to die before you make them recall these cars with defective springs?.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. While the vehicle was at the repair shop, the mechanic stated that the rear quick struts spring failed. The mechanic stated that the springs failed several years ago. The issue with the springs for this year, make, and model vehicle is currently under investigation. The contact feels that a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 115,318. Updated 5/15/09 the cost to replace everything was $ 921. 03 udated 05/15/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact heard a loud noise from the rear of her vehicle. She discovered that the coil springs failed, which could have resulted in a crash. She took the vehicle to the goodyear and they replaced the rear coil springs and the struts at the cost of $976. The failure and current mileages were 62,000. Updated 6/8/09 updated 06/11/09.

I had my car towed to my mechanic because my tire was shredded. Later I found out that the tire shredded due to the failure of the rear coil springs. My mechanic told me that the front was also in poor condition and should not drive the car much longer. I called Ford and they told me the front was under recall. I dropped he car off to stoneham Ford who told me that since they were not currently "fractured" they would not replace them. They would not tell me the current condition yet my mechanic states they are in very poor condition. Ford continued to say that since they are not fractured and no one has yet been hurt, they are not replacing them. No one has been killed yet.

Left rear coil spring broken, no immediate damage to vehicle.

My most recent contact with Ford was highly unpleasant and discouraging. I own a 2001 Ford Taurus with 80,000 miles that had 2 front coil springs and 1 rear coil spring break. I contacted Ford customer service to inquire what I needed to do regarding the recall on the coil springs; I gave my VIN # to the agent and was told that this car does not have any recalls and Ford could not offer me any service for the broken springs. I then contacted airport Ford in florence, ky and explained what I was told by Ford customer service and the 3 broken coil springs, they told me I could not be helped since Ford customer service said that there was not any recalls on this vehicle. Recall 04v332000 recalled the front coil springs and extended the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 mile, which this car is still covered. Rather than continue driving an unsafe vehicle, I decided to get the car fixed. I had the coil springs, wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rods, drive shafts, and rotors replaced on this car. The 2 broken front coil springs destroyed each of these components by placing unnecessary stress on these components. The rear coil spring was inches away from puncturing the tire of this vehicle; this was an accident waiting to happen. I believe that at a minimum the front coil springs should have been replaced by Ford due to the recall and extended warranty on these fractured springs; this cost me $343. 12. I feel that Ford should cover the total cost of this repair to make this vehicle whole again at my cost of $986. 28. Ford motor companys response to this complaint will make or break our mutual relationship. I look forward to hearing your response and hope a mutual agreement can be reached.

2001 Ford Taurus. March 09, 68,000 miles drivers front coil spring breaks and cuts tire down. July 09, 78,000 miles mechanic finds both rear coil springs similarly broken. I had to replace all 4 springs, struts and 1 tire. Luckily, the car was not being driven when springs broke on front end. Dont know when the rears broke, but sometime in the last 10k miles or the 4 wheel alignment would have discovered the broken rear springs in March 09.

Passenger rear coil spring on 2001 Ford Taurus broke and ruptured tire.

I own a 2001 Ford Taurus. Approximately 2 years ago, I was driving to work and heard something drop from my car (at a speed of 20 mph). I stopped my vehicle and walked down the road to find, what appeared to be a part from my vehicle. My husband looked at it, and wouldn't you know, it was my front coil that had busted. I took it into the dealership and they repaired it since there was a recall on the front coils. Last week, I was on the freeway and I heard something metal-like fall off my vehicle and my car fishtailed (about 55 mph). I stopped the vehicle on the side of the road and found that a coil had busted yet again. This time, the coil that broke was from the rear and good old Ford advised that there is no recall on the rear coils---just the front!are you kidding me? so, in short, there is an apparent problem with the coils on the 2001 Ford Taurus. I have read through about 200 complaints thus far and decided that something as to be wrong with these coils and I feel that it's the companies responsibilities to resolve these issues. Please, do no wait for someone to loose a life in order to issue a recall.