Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems of the 2002 Ford Taurus - part 2

2002 sel noticed running a little low in the rear, before I took off for my 140 mile drive to the race track (I am a chaplain) I decided to pull one rear tire and take a look at the suspension. Saw no problems, was about to put it all back, when my tire (thanks god) flipped over and I saw a groove. Why would michelin put a groove like that in the sidewall? I was stumped and thought it looked like it had rubbed, so I started looking - the lower coil of the spring had popped out and was worn shiny from the contact with the tire. I have been driving like that for probably 1000 miles. Went and bought a new strut assemble and now I am trying to get the lower pinch bolt out! then I need to go buy a new tire.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the left coil spring broke. The driver side tire was punctured as a result of the failure. The failure occurred two years ago. Recently, the rear right coil spring broke which was replaced. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.

The rear driver's side coil snapped, and jetted into the tire, causing air to leak and a circular rut around the entire inside rim of the tire. Left driver and passengers stranded and resulted in almost $600 in repairs.

Rear coil springs failed after 74,000 miles. This was discovered during a safety inspection. This failure caused the vehicle to fail the safety inspection and by state law is not driveable until repaired. Springs had split and were partially collapsed. This car is not driven on rough roads, used to tow or carry any heavy loads. The cost to repair was quoted at $635 by a Ford dealership. I believe that these springs failed due to defective or inadequate materials.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While pulling out of his driveway, the rear coil spring broke, which caused the vehicle to drop lower than manufacturer specifications. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls related to the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000. Updated 6/21/10 updated 06/24/10.

Ford 2002 front driver side and both rear coil spring failure.

My son was driving home in his 2002 Taurus, when all of a sudden the passenger side rear tire blew out. Fortunately he was not far from the house and he was able to get the car home. I was upset because I had just replaced all four tires on 1/3/10. As we processed to change the tire, I discovered that the rear coil spring was broken and that is what causing the tire to blow out. I had a similar problem with the coil springs breaking, when I had the tires replaced back in January. The complain number from that incident is 10297845. I was told by this office and by the Ford motor CO. That they are looking into this problem. Here it is almost 4 months later and I have not heard a thing!!. When is this problem going to be remedied. . . When someone dies? please get back to me. This office can reach me by phone, [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2002 Ford Taurus. Right rear coil spring broken at base and hung down causing tire damage. Did not puncture tire as broken end was facing away form tire, but possibility of more serious damage existed.

On Jan 15, 2010, my wife pulled out of our driveway to go to work in our 2002 Ford Taurus sedan. The left front tire went flat immediately. I quickly put on the compact spare tire so she could get to work on time. Two days later, the right front tire went flat all of the sudden about a mile from our house. Further investigation showed that each of the tires went flat because the coil spring of the front strut on the associated side of the vehicle broke and stabbed the tire. I know it is hard to believe but within two days, the spring on each of the front struts broke. We are very grateful that this happened at a low speed. It could have been deadly if it had been the week before when we were traveling at 65 mph on a trip to des moines. At the time of the breakage, the Ford Taurus had 99,300 miles on it. I was able to get the car home and plan to replace the front and rear struts myself. Since I will do the work myself, the cost of the repairs will be about $1,000. 00 dollars, which includes 4 new struts and two new tires. I will not use Ford replacement parts, but will use monroe or moog.

My 2002 Ford Taurus has broken both rear coil springs. The car is driven in the western new york area all of it's life and has about 100,000 miles. There was no other damage to the vehicle. I have heard of other model years also having this problem. I'm going to replace these to correct this problem, and keep the old parts.

2002 Ford Taurus, left rear coil spring broke. Punctured rear tire. Coil spring and tire removed and replaced. Broken coil spring is in my possession.

Broken coil springs front and rear on a 2002 Ford Taurus. Resulting in punctured tires in both cases. They broke within 7 months of each other. Living in mass.

2002 Taurus ses(66,698miles) right rear coil spring failure/broken.

2002 Ford Taurus- rear spring coils are crack and rusted,check other 2002 Ford Taurus having same problem. Piece of the coil could fall out and pinch tire or pinch car behind you if hitting pot hole or big bump. I check to see if there been a recall on this, none seen yet. Check 7 seven Taurus with in that year.

Rear coil springs broke on my 2002 Ford Taurus sedan. Driver's side rear tire damaged.

Defective rear coil springs on a 2002 Ford Taurus. $1,000 plus caused additional damage to rear struts.

The rear coil spring broke on my 2002 Ford Taurus damaging my tire.

My 2002 Ford Taurus ses was parked in my driveway when my right rear coil spring broke for no reason. Ford only offers a recall on Taurus's made in 2001 and before. Obviously they are aware of the problem but seem to ignore that the 2002 models have the same problems. The break also caused significant damage to my tire. I am a 22 year old musician, fixing Ford's mistakes isn't exactly in my budget.

Brought vehicle to local mechanic for replacement of 2 rear tires. While replacing tires, mechanic discovered rear coil spring on passenger side was completely broken. Advised me not to drive vehicle, that it was extremely dangerous, and could cause an accident. Repair was performed at cost of $911. 70. Involved springs, struts, and stabilizers.

When I got into my 2002 Ford Taurus ses, I put the car into reverse. I heard a "rubbing" sound from the front passenger tire. I got out and looked at it and didn't see anything. I got back into the car and put the car into drive. I moved forward a couple of inches and heard the "rubbing" sound again, followed by a pop. As is turns out, the suspension coil had snapped and the end of the coil was rubbing against the tire. It punctured the tire and rendered the car immobile. The vehicle has not been repaired yet. The estimated repair cost is $1200 to replace both front struts and both tires. This comes less than two months after I had the rear passenger side suspension coil snap, nearly causing an accident. The costs to replace both rear struts and tires was $1148. 24. Based on complaints I read online, this is a common problem and should be recalled.

Rear coil spring broke under normal use and was replaced at the cost of $800. This situation caused a potentially very dangerous driving condition.

My wife had our Ford Taurus at mark Ford Mercury in new milford CT. On Saturday may 16, 2009 for regular service at 50k miles. With a planned trip of several thousand miles ahead we wanted the car totally checked out and serviced as necessary. My wife still complained of the ride feeling funny, so we made an appointment with our local tire center to have the tires checked for problems. After a few minutes with the car on his lift to remove the tires he brought me into the shop to show me both rear springs were broken! the broken coils had slipped over the strut and were perilously close to the rear tires.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While the vehicle was being inspected, the rear coil springs failed on both sides of the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was no recall or TSB for this year, make, and model vehicle; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair cost. The contact believes a recall should be issued for the coil springs since there are some recalls for the 1999-2001 models. The current and failure mileages were 78,000. Updated 06/09/09. Updated 06/10/09.

My wife drives a 2002 Taurus ses. In December the front coil spring broke. Thankfully, it was parked and did not cause the tire to blow out while driving. Yesterday a rear coil spring broke causing damage to the tire but the tire did not blow out. I understand there was a recall (id#14649) through the model year 2001 Taurus but not including 2002. I have had two springs fail and I'm concerned that the scope of recall #14649 was too limited in scope. There may be a very serious safety issue the model year 2002. I have notified Ford motor company about the potential safety issue and have asked for reimbursement. Initially they said no, but I have asked for a call back from the customer service supervisor. I have the broken coil springs if a metallurgical check makes sense. I can also send pictures.

I have had both rear coil springs and one of the front coil springs break on my 2002 Ford Taurus. The front one broke yesterday and damaged the front tire and I just bought the tires three weeks ago. Now I have to replace both front coil springs and buy a new tire which is not cheap. Coil springs if made right should not be breaking this easy.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While proceeding to back up the vehicle, the contact heard a loud grinding noise and smelled a burning rubber odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rear passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the rear tire. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $562. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the VIN was excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was 81,354 and current mileage was 81,360.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While driving less than 35 mph, the rear coil springs failed and punctured the tire. The dealer and manufacturer could not assist with the repairs because there were no recalls on the failed component. Currently, there is an open investigation pertaining to the front coil spring failure, but not for the rear springs. The failure and current mileages were less than 40,000.

Three weeks ago my daughter at college called to says she was having trouble with the car. It turned out to be a broken rear coil spring. Between the ruined tire and repair work the bill came to over $1200. Tonight she called to say the front spring on the driver's side had broken and one of the new tires is toast. Thank god she wasn't driving down the highway when this happened.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. He was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to his destination. Upon reviewing the failure, he noticed that the rear passenger side of the vehicle was lower than any other side. He concluded that the coil spring failed. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and no repairs have been performed. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 106,000.

2002 Ford Taurus rear drivers side coil spring broke. No tire damage. A little over a year ago front passenger coil spring broke while pulling out of driveway. The tire was destroyed.

Last February I had to replace the 2 front coil springs in my 2002 Ford Taurus after the drives side broke puncturing the tire. The vehicle had about 85,000 miles then, and I was making a right hand turn into a parking lot at about 10 mph. Now my 2 rear coil springs have broke and are in need of replacing. The car has about 114,000 miles, and when the passenger side broke, I was driving about 60 mph.

Left front coil spring broke causing the entire front suspension to break - $1100 repair. Two weeks later, the right rear coil spring broke, puncturing the tire and forcing a repair of $400 for coil springs+ $125 for new tire. Now (3/3/09) I am told that the rear struts need replaced due to wear (awaiting estimate). This is a 2002 Ford Taurus with 55,000 miles. I drive 12 miles a day(6 to and 6 from) work. I cannot understand why all of this is happening at the same time. I am loyal to Ford, and I love my Taurus, but this is not right.

2002 Ford Taurus rear coil spring broken. Front coil spring failure approximately one year ago and repairs were made. I am aware the rear coil spring failure is also a well-known problem with the 2002 Ford Taurus. This problem needs to be addressed and resolved as soon as possible before severe injuries occur.

2002 Ford Taurus ses purchased 12/31/01. Front coil spring broke, slashed tire as I backed out of garage. On inspection, a piece of the strut broke and had to be replaced. Also a rear coil spring was broken and strut was damaged. Now having to replace 4 coil springs, the struts and 4 tires. $1700, with only 56, 000 miles on the car. I will contact Ford about this. There was a recall through 2001 and many documented incidents on the internet chats about the 2002 coil springs. I feel Ford should be accountable and should have included the 2002 model also in the recall. Please advise.

Backed out of driveway, when right rear wheel made transition from driveway, curb, to street, right rear strut coil spring blew apart and punctured inside sidewall of tire. Was necessary to replace tire and both rear complete strut assemblies. After hearing of other same instances I investigated the NHTSA site and found hundreds of the same, both front and rear have been submitted for complaints. I have also found that Ford had a recall for the very same condition for 1999-2001taurus, recall 04s17 / NHTSA 04v332000. Incident occurred on 01/13/2009 65,270 miles. This type of defect could cause serious injury or death - should be a recall on front and rear spring coils.