Two problems related to strut failure have been reported for the 2003 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2003 Taurus.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the front driver side strut coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The spare tire was installed and the vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the strut and coil spring was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 152,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. While preparing to place fuel in the vehicle, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. The coil spring around the struts failed and punctured the tire, which caused a flat. The vehicle is currently unable to be driven. The manufacturer stated that the issue has not been included in any recall; therefore, no compensation was offered. The failure mileage was 65,000.