Suspension Noise problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Taurus.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v332000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 149,341. Ss.

2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2011

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring fractured as a result of corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the statute of limitation for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 110,448.




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