2001 FORD Taurus

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We noticed the lower half of the car is covered with small rust spots 44000 miles. We do not have an estimate on fixing this problem.At 39000 miles we began experiencing a rattle under the right front passenger floor board. This has been inspected and nothing has been found so far, however the rattle continues to grow worse.Just under 30000 miles the front brakes required replacment. New rotors and brake pads were installed, however within a weeks time the car was back in for more brake work. The pads were replaced by the shop, but the sqeaking has returned again.( We did not have the brakes repaired at the Ford Dealership, because We were told that this was not covered under warranty.)The fuel gauge reads erracticly between full and 1/4. I have made no attempt to have this fixed yet.The engine has developed a hard starting problem within the last few weeks. It will crank and not start. Then after a couple of attempts, it will start but idle rough.

Transmission started slipping just after the warranty expired. Slight at first but has gotten progressivly worse. Slips out of gear between 1st & 2nd (especially around corners and during exceleration). I have paid to have it serviced but the problem persists. I registered with Ford Customer Service 2 times. They told me to bring it to a dealer to diagnose.

total transmission failure at 38,300 miles…it happened without any prior warning. working fine one minute, no trans the next….ford would not honor the warranty because even though the car is only 2 years old, it was 2300 miles over the warranty mileage….. i had this car repaired(required a new trans) at a local transmission shop as ford would not stand behind their product. this car was never in an accident, used for towing, or abused. i find it unacceptable that ford will not admit that this transmission was defective and most likely was breaking down before my mileage was over the warranty allotment..but because it happened after the warranty mileage, i am stuck with the bill.

Tires constantly loose air with factory sport wheels. Transmission failed. Would shift roughly or not at all.CV joints replaced @ 10k miles.Front end suspension repaired after knocking sound was evident.Radio sound has failed, no cd player..

The vehicle battery was replaced at a local service station (after the vehile would not stsrt) and driven at 30mph for a couple of miles without trouble. Taking it onto the highway, the throttle stuck and I was unable to stop the vehicle using the brakes. I ultimately slowed the car as much as possible using the brakes, then slammed through the gears into reverse and then park to stop the vehicle. I was fortunate that there were not many vehicles around – I could easily have been killed.The service station ascertained that a plastic piece of the the cruise control cable was damaged in a manner that caused the throttle to jam on (even though I never use the cruise control) since it could not return to the correct position. It’s easier to see than explain, I have photos if anyone wants them.The repair cost listed is only for the part, since my service station did not charge me, on the grounds that the damaged part was in close proximity to the battery they had just replaced. No-one noticed the damage and, as explained, the car was driven at low speeds without a problem – it jammed when the throttle cable was futher extended at higher speeds and could not return to the correct position. It is ludicrous that it is possible for a small piece of plastic to break, not be immediately obvious to trained mechanics and create such a dangerous situation.

THE CAR WOULD EXCELLERATE ON IT\’S OWN. MOST OF THE TIME AFTER SHIFTING GEARS, ie FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE WINDOWS MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN ROLLING THEM UP. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING.

Reviewed by: ruffincatYear: 2001Model: ford taurus sePrice Paid: $16500 at koons ford of baltimoreSummary: Purchased this 2001 Ford SE in March of 2001. It\’s gradually turning into a nightmare before my eyes. It had l0 miles on it when I bought it. Approx. a year into driving it, my battery died. I found out that it had insufficient cold cranking amps (460). Had to replace amps with 650 amps. Later it developed a water leak. The leak was so bad it saturated the carpet and it started to leak into the electrical wiring. I had it checked and \"it was so called repaired\" twice. There was shoddy workmanship used to make the repair. After taking to another mechanic, we found out what the problem was (it was coming in on the driver\’s side under the windshield wiper cowl). This is not the end of my troubles, later my engine light started to come on. The crankshaft position sensor had to be replaced. I eventually ended up on the side of the road at about 47,000 miles with a blown starter motor. At almost 50,000 miles I have just replaced my windshield washer sprayer jets located in the hood – and they were really needed because of the very bad weather in Maryland. Buying a Ford vehicle is an adventure into the world of automotive repair. You can bet, that as soon as I can I will be buying a foreign car. All the money that I thought I would save, is being spent on a lot of repairs that I didn\’t think I would have to make before the car is even paid off. If all this is happening at 50,000 miles, what can I expect later on. The Saga Continues.Strengths: Looks good. Parts are easy to locate, V6 StandardWeaknesses: Unexplained suspension noises No oil drain under oil filter (oil drips directly on starter motor) Weak interior parts on door panels Door alignment is offSimilar Products Used: 93 Ford Taurus LXReview Date January 22, 2004Overall Rating 1 of 5Value Rating 1 of 5Used product for More than 1 yearVisitors rate this review 3.67 of 5, 6 votesRate this review? 5 Highest4321 Lowest

other= faulty headlamp switchRe:Suspension= 1-12-04 Front left spring broke as I was backing out of garage..broken spring punctured the tire and flattened it…had to have it towed to local dealership where I had to have both front springs replaced and a new tire..thankfully I was not travelling down the highway when this occurred…I can not believe that a coil would break so soon in a relatively new car! I also had to have a rack and pinion work done and a power steering pump replaced in April of 2001..thankfully that was under warranty

I was performing a routine tire rotation in my driveway when I noticed the passenger rear coil spring. It had fractured 1 tier above the lower spring seat and ended up wrapped around the bottom section of the strut. It came dangerously close to puncturing my tire. When this happened, I am not certain.So I replaced the old coil spring and was eager to take the car for a road test. I put the car in reverse, moved only about 8 ft and then \’BANG\’. The f*#$^!@ driver\’s rear coil spring snapped. Now, with both the front and rear springs being manufactured in the same facility [Dendoff]; and with the front springs being brittle/fracturing [and recalled]; then it doesn\’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what FORD\’s next move should be… RECALL the F*^#!$\’ REAR SPRINGS, IDIOTS!!

I purchased the car 2 months ago. I felt the car jerk as I was getting onto the free way. A few days later my brakes went the whole way to the floor without catching while going 65 miles per hour on the highway. I had to continue to pump my brakes to slow down. I had the car inspected and I will need to replace the following: rear brakes, 2 drums, 2 hardware kits, 2 spring kits, front drivers side rotor, drivers side pads, passenger side caliper. There is also a substantial amount of rust on the under carriage of the car. I will need to replace the oil pan, muffler, and the axle. I have not yet tried to replace anything due to the fact I have only had the car for 60 days. I am hoping to get some assistance with the fixing of the car, I do have a warranty but none of the stated problems are covered.

I purchased a 2001 taurus ses in Minnesota from a ford dealer in March of 2004. I am a Kansas resident but was on vacation and my other ford died in Minnesota. On June 2, 2006 I was leaving work at \"5 mph\" and my tire exploded and my car hit the ground. I couldn\’t even get a jack under it on the front passenger side. Apparently a coil broke around my strut and tore my tire. I had it towed to the closest tire shop and they replaced it with the same year and age strut and spring. The man at that shop said this is very strange and he has never seen it. I assumed it was a fluke. The repair and new tire cost $340.On July 24 I took my car to a shop here in my small town because it was shaking at certain speeds and I noticed my backend was low. He told me both of my rear coils were broken! I thought that was no longer a fluke. I went to the ford site to see if these cars were having problems with coils and there is a recall for the guards to be put on the front for faulty coils in certain states including Minnesota that started in July of 2004. I had recieved no notices. I called ford and they verified that my car had the faulty coils and verified that indeed I had bought the car at North Country ford in Minnesota. They told me to take it to my dealer in town (Holton Kansas) and have it looked at. Foster ford here in town said that he can\’t fix it under the recall because ford won\’t cover that in Kansas. He had replaced the broken faulty coil for a man from Philidelpia and they wouldn\’t cover it. I called ford back to verify what the man was saying and they said that was true. I once again verified that I had the faulty parts and that the car was originally sold in the high salt state of Minnesota where I purchased it. They said that now that the car was in Kansas it didn\’t apply because Kansas doesn\’t make them fix it. I asked why I didn\’t recieve notice that I had this life threatening flaw on my car as I had recieved the notice about other recalls. They said because the car was in Kansas they didn\’t need to notify me. This was the breaking point. They allowed me to drive my family around in a car that was terribly unsafe for over two years because they didn\’t \"have to\" notify me, giving me the choice to protect my family.My car is currently in a ford shop here in town getting new coils all the way around with alignment for atleast $500.The inital incident when the front strut broke in June was at 5mph and the front of my car hit the ground. Three minutes later I would have been on the freeway at 70 mph and would have been dead if that is where it decided to break.I know of this happening to someone in my small town of 3000 (according to the ford serice manager). I also know it happend with a man in Arizona that had a car from one of the eastern states. The second ford representative said he knows this is not covered because he had worked with that man. This must be happening all over with cars that are no longer in the east or north but have the faulty parts and have been driven for some time in the salt states.PS I have reciepts of all of this and am keeping the coils removed from my car today.

I haven’t got repair done yet.Transmisson has alway had a slight slip.It totally slipped out in low gear the other day.

Hi everyone,I was pretty happy for the first 2 years of owning this car, then the problems started happening. I would notice that a burning smell appeared from the grill last summer. It turns out it was a cracked oil pan, and this was promptly replaced and the smell was gone for awhile. Then last fall around 37,000 miles the smell resurfaced. It was much stronger especially when the heat was on in the past month or so. I took the car in last week to get new tires, oil change, etc… I mentioned the smell again. They invesitgated and ended up replacing the head gasket and another less costy gasket. Total cost minus the tires and oil change was around 1,400. I took the car in for state inspection this week and the suspension didn\’t pass. I did not get an estimate yet for this, but I\’m hoping it is around 100-300. Anyways, I\’m not happy with Ford. I contacted them and they told me, there was not enough history/information to warrant any help. If you check online, there are thousands of cases of head gasket problems with Ford Tauruses. Ford declared it a problem and issued help for those with 93-95 models. I\’m wondering if the 2001 has the same quality control issues. At any rate, I don\’t think I should be seeing such a costly repair at only 41,000 miles. It turns out that the suspension problems also occur in the 2001 Taurus. Wonderful.Mike

First my tires were dry rotted, they would not do anything. second my wipers were dry rotted I didn’t even ask them. they had done some work for me before and they charged a service on my credit card they did not even do they did take it off after i raised cain. They also charged me $9.60 for using rags to wipe their hands on while working on my car so i don’t use them for oil changes and what not. then I took my car in for dry rot boot on my brake pedal and they told me i was over the mileage. DRY ROT then my cd changer quit working and they told me my mileage was over everytime i take my car to them they say i didn’t buy the extended warranty to me that is extortion!!!!

Engine light comes on and stays on until I take it to dealer. It has happened 6 times within the last 2 years.

Car shuts off with no warning at highway speeds Car occasionally doesn\’t start Dealers say it\’s electrical, put they never find a problem Then I get on the freeway and it just shuts off! This occurs 2-3 times a month so I take surface streets To avoid getting killed or killing someone else. I had to replace window switches, brakes, rotors and had Rotors machined twice in six months (they were warped). I\’m looking to trade car. I had car for 36 months and at Least every 3 months, I\’m at the repair shop. Never buy another Ford ever.

Bought used 2001 Taurus in Aug. of 2002. On the test drive I noticed the car pulled to the left and there was vibration in the steering wheel. The dealer at no cost to me did a wheel alignment and wheel balance. I drove again and it was fine. Approximately 4500 miles later the steering wheel vibration returned and the car was again pulling slightly to the left. I took it in to the dealer again and was told that the likely cause of the vibration was that a wheel weight was lost, but had no explaination for the pulling. They rebalanced the wheels and rotated the tires. Again everything was fine until Nov. 2003 As I was driving I once again felt the vibration in the steering wheel and it was much more severe on cornering. I took it to an independent repair shop(nearest Ford dealer was 25 miles away). They found the left front tire to have a flat spot on the outer tread area(slipped belt) and both outer tie rod ends to be loose, the left one being extermely worn. They indicated to me that they have seen numerous problems with the Continental OE tires not holding balance, having bad wear problems, etc. They installed two aftermarket, greasable tie rod ends and did a wheel alignment and rotation.At this point I have submitted the repair bill to a Ford dealer for possible reimbursment, however I am not holding my breath.My opinion is that Continental tires are junk and Ford knows it. The Ford dealer indicated to me that they have had no othe problems like mine, a much different opinion than the independent garage. Also tie rod ends usually don’t fail at 39k miles for no reason.I have a friend that has a 2002 Taurus with Continental tires and has had to have them balanced several times due to steering wheel vibration.

Bad paint.

After a 5-10 minute drive, parked car and turned off the ignition. Minutes later, smoke was reported from under the hood of my 2001 Ford Taurus SES. I investigated and found a small fire towards the back of the engine and quickly extinguished it. It appeared (and dealer concurred) that several power steering lines were leaking fluid and this is what caused the fire. Since the fire caused no damage, I had to pay between $500.00 and $600.00 for the lines to be replaced by a local Ford Dealership.

Rear springs broke had them repaired, soon after front springs broke. Did some checking and Ford extended warranty coverage to 10 years 150,000 miles without ever notifying me. had service through independent mechanic and Ford refused any reimbursement stating I had to take the car to a Ford dealer for repairs. This was an emergency and Ford never informed of extended warranty although they notified of a recall which installed shields on springs which I followed up on 2005 when they became available to the dealers. This was a real shady move on behalf of Ford. I guess there truly is a secret warranty program of which the public is never informed."shame on Ford". Many things have gone wrong with this car how many other issues should have been covered?

2001 ford taurus has an issue with the rear coil springs. consumer wants to know when there will be a recall for this issue. *nj

2001 ford taurus back springs broke. consumer's mechanic determined that her front coil springs were under recall and the rear ones were made by a different manufacturer. *kb

2001 taurus front coil spring broke. *ts the rear springs failed and the manufacturer refused to cover the cost. the front coil springs were covered under the recall. *jb

2001 ford taurus experiencing problems with stalling.***no answer required***. *mr consumer stated that this vehicle has had major problems since the date of purchase. *bf *nm

While driving the side airbag inadvertently deployed. when taken to get serviced it was determined to be due to the sensor.*ak

Airbag lights flashes on and off. some time is stay on for at least five minites. no accident.. it comes on by itself. wanted to take it to dealer but was advised to check to see ifi there was a recall. i got this information. *ak

While driving at highway speeds a defect in the brake foot pedal/stop lamp occurred and drained the battery.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated regardless if the brake pedal was being depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 250,000.

Today, june 24, 2017 at about 1:00 pm, i was stopped at a red light on a city street, waiting for the light to turn green, to turn left onto the state highway. my foot was on the brake pedal, so i was not touching the gas pedal at all. suddenly, and without any warning, my vehicle accelerated without any action on my part, and rapidly started into the busy intersection. despite my vain attempts to stop my vehicle, by pushing as hard is possible on the brake pedal with both feet, it didn't decrease the acceleration at all. because the steering wheel wouldn't turn, i wasn't able to avoid a collision. i collided with a van which was traveling on the highway and going about 40 miles per hour through the intersection on the green light. although there was extensive damage to both vehicles (with the possibility of one or both vehicles being totaled), very fortunately, there were no substantial injuries to the woman or her four young crying children in the other vehicle, nor to me. after more than fifty years of driving without an accident, i was shocked and upset by this, and all the passengers were traumatized by the accident. the police officer didn't give me a citation, attributing the accident to a mechanical malfunction. several people, including young children, could have easily been killed by this awful experience. this should have never happened, and i hope you will investigate this problem, so that other people won't be badly injured or lose their lives in the future. an additional item i should mention is that i have always kept this vehicle maintained on a regular basis.

The throttle cable housing does not stay in it's seat where it is mounted by the throttle body causing over acceleration when using moderate acceleration, very hard braking is necsesary to stop and putting the transmission in neutral causes major over reving of the engine.

Tl* 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. updated 10/26/16*lj *tr

2001 ford taurus. consumer writes in regards to vehicle damages. *smd according to the invoice, the brakes were replaced. *jb

Since i've owned the car the transmission on the dash has been off meaning ... to put it in drive it has to say 1 st. on the dash reverse is where drive is or d. ... yesterday i came to a stop sign and there was a huge thunk and i could not drive the car had froze then after messing with the shift arm it went thunk again and i got it home but cant drive any farther ..i also have had electronic problems since i got it one dash lights inside wont work next day blinker next day radio next day head lights .... and the front end thunks when driving and is not connected to the road ...it feels *tr

The car will sometimes stay at high rpms even when pressure is released on the accelerator pedal. this happened to me in 2018 when i first got the car and has happened recently in december 2020. in the first episode, i depressed the brake and the car did not slow down until i shifted to neutral. in the second, my wife had to throw it into park. the car was in motion on a city street in both instances going straight

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 35 mph, a popping noise and a foul odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil springs failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact's mother owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while her mother was turning into a parking lot, when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated and accelerate forward. the driver shifted the gears to park and turned off the ignition to come to a stop. the contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. upon investigation the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to local dealer bellingham ford lincoln located at 1820 james st, bellingham, wa 98225, (360) 392-7000, where it was diagnosed with the brakes needing to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. the manufacturer had been aware of the failure and filed a complaint (cas-25346332). the failure millage was 143,553.

My high beam light indicator is on but the low beams are on. when i push the switch to turn my high beams on they turn on but the light indicator turns off and when switch my high beams on my speedometer starts kinda working, otherwise it doesn't work at all.

The break light are staying on draining the battery, ive replaced the paart with a part from advance auto , but lights stay on , found out that there is a recall for this problem but not for my vin number.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the brake lights remained illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was taken to camelback ford (1330 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-7551), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Drivers door not latching. have had to drive on a highway to purchase wd40 to try and get my door shut. i have also had an issue with my lights flashing. and who plugs a phone into a car charger for 2 hours and it doesn't charge. it never used to do that. door wouldn't shut while sitting in driving and when driving in city and highway. lights flickered while driving on highway. phone wouldn't charge while on highway. i have to dig the two receipts out from the wd40 purchase. it is going in today for an oil change and they want to look at my door which will cost an additional $85 on top of the oil change.

Was informed brake lights were not working, then when i stopped the vehicle and put it in park and restated could not get out of park so installed a new brake switch which worked for less then an hour. thinking it could be a fuse checked the manual list of fuses and could not find a listing for the fuse that went to the brake switch so checked fuses one by one to see if they were bad all okay. so i assume the new switch was bad and replaced it with another and they one did not work either. i can now get out of park to drive the vehicle but i have no brake lights which is not safe at all. i was just told that ford had a recall on this issue some yeas back but i never received one. i feel that something more is going on here.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park and was towed to the contact's home. john bleakley ford inc (870 thorton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the ford manufacturer was also contacted and did not assist. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Car suddenly accelerating when using cruise control. cruise control actuator cable adjuster appears to be malfunctioning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while attempting to place the vehicle in drive, the gears would not shift and the brake lights would not activate. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the contact, a mechanic, reached out to the dealer to purchase parts for the repair, but the dealer refused. the contact was informed that he would have to bring the vehicle in for the repair to be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving various speeds, the anti theft warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 146,000.

The drivers side seat belt cannot be pulled out, therefore, i cannot use it at all. not only is this unsafe, but with mandatory seat belt laws in some states, i must get this repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that during rainy weather, the passenger side of the vehicle filled up with water behind the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a rain hat extension kit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000. updated 1/12/16 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights illuminated continuously while the brake pedal was not being depressed. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the gears on the vehicle would not switch from park to reverse. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 150,000.

2001 ford taurus. consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard indicator lights for doors issue. *smd the consumer stated the door indicator light remained on, after the doors were closed. *jb

I was entering onto the freeway, and when i accelerated to reach 60mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate without my foot on the pedal, and had to use my brakes continuously to keep from crashing into other cars until i could get it safely pulled over to the emergency lane, and forcing the stop with all i had. the whole car was shaking. quite scary. had it towed to the dealership, and the diagnosis was that the cruise cable broke and got caught on the accelerator cable which caused sudden and unintended acceleration. while researching this issue, found others who experienced the same thing. why there isn't a recall on this, i will never know. if there are numerous complaints of malfunctions resulting in possible crash, don't you think the manufacturer would put the consumer first, investigate it, and make it right? i will never buy another ford.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving at low speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. the failure occurred intermittently. in addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. the contact was able to avoid a crash by shifting the gear into neutral. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning while depressing the brake pedal. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 226,000.

On 5 15 2015, 2001 ford taurus with 32k miles was taken in for an alignment at a local auto repair business. mechanic observed the rear drivers side spring was broken and had damaged the tire. after further research, this is a common defect for this vehicle and year. there is a nhtsa recall for the front springs for vehicles in specific states, however recall does not apply to rear springs or suspension as of may 2015. on nhtsa safety complaint website, documentation has been submitted indicating at least two deaths have been linked to the failure of the rear springs.

My daughter had just left a stoplight and at approximately 35 miles an hour let off the throttle but vehicle continue to accelerate. pushed as hard as possible on the brake to slow vehicle down and get off the road put in park throttle still high, shut the vehicle off. i investigated and found cruise control cable casing had come out of plastic retainer clip and end of cable housing caught on plastic retaining clip causing throttle to remain open approximately 1/2 inch off idle! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and making a turn, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. in order to stop the vehicle, the gear lever was shifted into the neutral position and the brake pedal was engaged forcefully. the failure recurred four times after being repaired under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer. the remedy consisted of replacing the accelerator pedal cable clip. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was driving and my check engine light came on. put it on computer it said fuel pump module. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while traveling an unknown speed, the drivers side and front passengers side air bags deployed without any warning. the contact mentioned that an unknown substance emitted from both air bags. the contact was able to merge the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further diagnosis and inspection. the dealer indicated that codes were cleared. the module was sent to the manufacturer who later determined that there was no failure. the manufacturer stated that the legal analysis indicated that the supplemental restraint system was not defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Wreck into a tree, from sliding on ice - no airbag deployment. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the front passenger side buckle assembly was not functioning properly. the contact mentioned that the seat belt was able to be secured but was extremely difficult to release. the contact had to make several attempts for the front passenger side seat belt buckle to release. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 01v144000 (seat belts) and 00v240000 (seat belts). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 01/13/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the front passenger side coil spring fractured. in addition, the contact discovered that the coil spring punctured through the front passenger side tire. the contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension) but the dealer refused to perform the remedy on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

2001 ford taurus. consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake failure.* ld the consumer stated when he turned the ignition on, the brake pedal went to the floor. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the brake lines were replaced. *jb

I have a recall on my 2001 ford taurus for front coil springs. it is still on my vin number from 2004. i just recently purchased the vehicle in 2013. i have been have problems with my suspension and steering for awhile. the ford dealer says that i don't have a recall on my vehicle. i need it fixed because it is a saftey recall that wasn't fixed in 2004

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 40 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate and failed to stop. as a result, the contact drove through a red light. in order to stop the vehicle, the shifter had to be switched to the park position and the engine was turned off. the contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician determined that the plastic ring on the end of the cruise control was defective due to damaged prongs that snapped. the failure caused the cruise control to become stuck when pressing the throttle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. the contact then depressed the brake pedal and shifted into neutral in order to decelerate the vehicle. the contact then managed to merge to the emergency lane. the contact noticed that the vehicle would rev without being actually driven and shifted into park. the vehicle was to be towed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate intermittently and that the vehicle was difficult to shift out of park. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the rear suspension fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated that the rear suspension needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,330.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and continued to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact had to shift the gear into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer stated that the cruise control cable was wrapped around the accelerator cable and caused the failure. the cruise control and accelerator cables were replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake light illuminated causing his battery to drain. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the approximate failure mileage was 108,800.

While driving at a 50miles per hour speed on bronx river parkway new york the theft light came on the dashboard cutting off all the electricity and shutting off the car forcing me to go on the road shoulder. fortunately was no accident but it was a life threatening situation. since then this situation happen 4 to 5 times more. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed without a response. the vehicle then slightly crashed into the preceding vehicle. there were no injuries. a police was report was filed. the vehicle was able to be driven cautiously. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the master cylinder was replaced. the failure recurred which caused another crash. the driver sustained a neck injury. a second police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

As i was traveling the rear spring snapped and started to gouge into the tire and cut the tire on the top corner sidewall where the steel belts are now showing also heated up so fast that i was not able to take off the lug nuts of the tire to see what was wrong. this is a common problem according to multiple ford dealership service advisors and it could be fatal if the tire explodes. ford claims there is not enough complaints to order a recall for a potential fatal flaw in the car. *tr

I was driving car at the speed of 40 and suddenly some sound came from left wheel. i saw around and found spring coil broken and that coil is rubbing the tyre. *tr

Extensive corrosion on the engine cradle may impact its structure and failure can impact suspension and steering. *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus that i bought a few months ago and i've noticed that after being exposed to rain or a good wash there's a [xxx] pool of water on my passenger floor inside the cabin. the water seems to be going through the cabin filter compartment or around there and it went right to the a/c blower motor. from the research i've done a lot of people have the same [xxx] problem. this is clearly a manufacturer's defect and should be repaired by ford not by me or anyone else with the same problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Car accident -- deer hit front passenger side -- damage to hood, light, small bar inside hood. air bag did not deploy. i was informed that air bags do not deploy on all accidents. car was totaled due to age and mileage on vehicle, but it ran well. had all of the front end looked at to be sure that i could still operate it, so kept the vehicle. feb. 10, 2014 i had gotten an oil change at walmart. also had added coolant. i noticed on the wednesday (2/12) that the car had smoke coming from under the hood when i parked the vehicle at the same walmart. took it back to the automotive department the coolant level was completely gone and had to take it to an independent business to have a number of items replaced - water pump, oil gasket pan, new oil and coolant added and a few other things. was told by the independent that walmart should have informed me when i had gotten the oil change that there was a problem. also dec. 31st, i had two tie rods installed (outer if i recall correctly), then i happen to notice on march 13th my front tires seemed low. went in and was told that i needed two new tires and suggested a wheel alignment (which this company did not do). took it to a tire company and they informed me that a ball joint and one inner tie rod needed to be replaced. the february and march incidents happened while i was out of town (father in hospice and death). *tr

Car would not stop accelerating. i see that throttle cable is binding and getting hung up in the open position. *tr

Tl* 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 03/05/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the engine stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, he noticed that the passenger side floor board was soaked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the blower motor was defective and the sealant needed to replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.

Leaking coolant from the firewall. *tr

I was attempting to make a left unto the street, and another vehicle came speeding down the road and didn't blow her horn or slow down when she saw me, and collided into my vehicle. the impact of the other vehicle pushed my car out into the middle of he street. i had my seat belt on. i had passenger in car with me. they had there seatbelt on too. neither air bags opened. after the accident, i had to go to miss work because my back was hurting so bad. the very next day i got a ride to the emergency room because my back was hurting so severely. the dr. diagnosed me with chronic back pain which was due from accident. i was prescribed 2 types of medication to take, and dr. said i may have to see a specialist if no improvement. i have dr report and accident report upon request. i am still in pain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while parked, he placed the gear shifter in reverse and the vehicle rolled forward. the vehicle was placed in drive and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the independent mechanic stated the transmission would have to be rebuilt. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. *tr

The engine light came on while driving and the car stall and the steering wheel lock while driving. this incident happen twice today again, while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated they were in a parking space and when they tried to put the vehicle in gear it would not move. when they were able to shift into reverse gear, the vehicle moved forward. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who did not identify the cause of failure. the contact stated the failure was associated with the torque converter. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 130,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while completing a turn at 15 mph and applying the brakes, the front wheels seized and the brakes failed. the condition of the road was wet. the contact stated there was a rattling noise that came from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who discovered a corroded brake proportioning valve. the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 47,000. the current mileage was 51,000.

While driving my 2001 ford taurus ses today at city speeds (30 mph) i heard a very loud metallic clanking sound. i drove straight home and we put the car on the lift to inspect. we found the front left coil spring was broken from what appears to be rust/corrosion. we live in illinois & called ford to see about the recall (04v332-4235) and how to go about repairing this. the agent checked our vin and told us that our car did not qualify for this recall despite having been produced in the chicago manufacturing plant, which is one of the plants involved in the recall. our tire was very close to being shredded by the broken spring and could have caused a very serious accident. i believe our car should be a part of this recall and stated to the ford agent that i was dissatisfied by the apparent runaround i was receiving. i requested a formal complaint to be made, and he stated he would place my complaint in their database. if he actually did, i have no idea. all cars produced in the time frame at the chicago plant should be included in this recall. i will not buy another ford product again due to this issue. *tr

During multipoint inspection dealer found rear springs broken total cost of repair $572.58 . your data base shows this has been a defective part issue and no recall. local dealer not aware of rear spring issue. *tr

While applying the brake to come to a stop at a red light, the vehicle began to surge at full throttle. in the eleven years i have owned this vehicle this is the fourth instance of the vehicle surging. to recover from this condition it was necessary to turn the ignition off, place the vehicle in park, and attempt to restart. it took three attempts at restarting to resolve the problem. the vehicle is in for repair. this is a dangerous condition which must be addressed by nhtsa. *tr

On two separate occasions, the throttle cable (or speed control cable) got stuck and my car accelerated at a high rate of speed. luckily, both times i was fairly close to home and made it without causing an accident. after the first incident, i found where the cable was getting hung up. i sprayed it with wd-40, but that obviously did not do the trick as it happened again today. i've read where others have had the same issue and, given this extremely dangerous situation, am shocked that the nhtsa hasn't taken action. *tr

2001 ford taurus door lock not latching during winter weather. very serious and scary safety issue, very much so when their is ice and snow on the roads. attending work and appointments is mandatory. holding the door shut while driving is not acceptable. after minimal research online i have found thousands with the same problem. ford needs to address this very serious issue. the news & media must be alerted and a recall should be issued. *tr

The accelerator pedal stuck in the full open position as i was driving down a side street. i was able to pull to the side of the road but by the time the car was turned off the transmission had totally fried and all the fluids came out of the engine. *tr

While driving under normal conditions at a steady speed, the car began to speed up rapidly, reaching near 55 mph within seconds. the engine stayed around 4,000 rpm and using the brakes only slowed the vehicle, but could not stop it. to avoid a crash, the only option i had was to shift the car into neutral and turn in to a parking lot. once in neutral, the engine's rpm remained close to 4,000. after turning the ignition off, i inspected under the hood of the car to find that the flimsy plastic piece that holds the cruise control cable in the proper position was broken in several places, leaving the cable free to get caught on what is left of the plastic piece extremely easily. since that incident, the exact same situation has happened several times. due to the plastic piece being broken, the cable does not sit inside the plastic piece as intended, which has caused the rpm to stay higher than normal at all times when the car is in gear. while driving, removing my foot from the accelerator pedal to begin decelerating before a stop has no effect, as if the cruise control is engaged at all times. slowing the vehicle can only be done by using the brakes. this situation came very suddenly with absolutely no prior signs or symptoms of any problem. the rapid, uncontrollable acceleration poses a severe safety threat to driver and anybody around the vehicle. luckily there was not any traffic when this happened to me, and there was a parking lot nearby to exit the road. if this happened while in moderate to heavy traffic, a crash would be very likely. this issue is unpredictable and has happened to me at highway speeds of 70 mph and at road speeds of 35 mph. i have since decided to park my car and not operate it until i can fix this problem because it is highly unsafe to drive in its current state. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that she was attempting to park when the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building. the contact stated that the vehicle was not destroyed. the contact sustained a broken finger and a bruised knee. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 90,000.

I pulled out of a gas station. came up to a stop light. after the light turned green i pushed the accelerator then noticed the car was increasing in speed without my foot on the accelerator. came up to another stop light and could barely get the vehicle to stop. *tr

Traveling at 45mph suddenly the vehicle did not respond to throttle, rpm's jumped yet no response from the transmission. i can shift into any gear and the vehicle acts as if it is in neutral. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the accelerator pedal seized and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that a mounting piece on the throttle cable fractured and caused the failure. the cruise control was disconnected to correct the failure. the failure and current mileages were 130,000...updated 03/18/13 *bf updated 03/27/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the accelerator pedal became stuck. the contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to accelerate although he had removed his foot off the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 39,052.

The front, left coil spring broke leaving a jagged edge that shredded the tires sidewall when the car was put in reverse. i do not know exactly when the spring broke, but i was driving on the freeway prior to parking the vehicle. had this happened on the freeway, the results could have been disastrous. the tire that was shredded was a near new studded snow tire. the total cost to repair the suspension and replace the tire will be about 400 - 500 dollars. *tr

2nd request on behalf of constituents, requesting nhtsa not only recall the 2001 ford taurus but reopen a 2007 investigation re this matter, es have no rec of previous ltr fm sen. mcconnell but re es11-005500/s/ c.lieu *smd the consumer stated her brother and his friend died in a car accident, and a third passenger was injured, when the rear spring broke and caused him to loose control of the vehicle.

As i was driving along, the gas pedal started to stick i applied the brake and the vehicle slowed down. there was no damage, but scared that one of these days it won't slow down. ..updated 12/11/12 *bf

Vehicle doors will not latch when the temperature drops below 30 degrees. this has been an ongoing problem and well is reported throughout many model years for ford taurus. it is a dangerous defect that needs to be addressed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while trying to park his vehicle, the vehicle would accelerate independently. the contact had to press the brake pedal hard in order to get the vehicle to stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 300. updated 12/21/12*lj the consumer stated the unexpected engine acceleration would occur while parking, standing still, idiling in a parking lot, or first accelerating. updated 1/9/2013 *js

I was driving my 2001 ford taurus onto a freeway and got up to 45 mph and the car continued to accelerate after i lifted my foot off the gas. i attempted to press on the brake as hard as i could and the car was still accelerating. pressing the brake would not make the car stop. i was not using cruise control. i pulled off to the side of the freeway and put the car in park, the car was still revving up, so i turned the car off. i waited a couple of minutes and started the car again and continued driving and the car exhibited the same conditions as before. i was able to exit the freeway and was about to get to an intersection that had a stop sign. i realized that even after pressing down on the brakes as hard as i could, the car was not going to stop so i proceeded to pull over to the side again and quickly put the car in park and turn the car off. i left the car there and walked to the nearest gas station and towed the car home. i did not feel safe driving anymore and it is a miracle that i did not cause an accident. *tr

I lost braking when a came to a hard stop. noticed that brake fluid dripping out by driver's door. i found out the brake lines that go to the rear of the car ruptured. most of the brake lines are visible and are in good shape under the vehicle. part of the brake lines rise under a recess in the underbody floor. there a plastic shield protects it from the parking brake cable. it was there that the lines had corroded badly and ruptured. this is listed on sited on the internet and should be warned to all taurus owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving 1 mph and entering a parking space, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a pole. the contact sustained injuries to the chest and the front passenger sustained injuries to the wrist and knee. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was not filed of the incident. the failure and current mileage was 37,000.

My ford taurus 1st broke down on the interstate. i was on my way taking my kids to chuck e. cheese. it ran hot out of the blue. after that i got it towed, i did replace the motor, had the transmission worked on, replace many sensors, replaced the fuel filter, replaced the fuel pump, the sensor of the air condition. i have replaced almost everything on that car from the time i bought it in 07 until 2010. and its still not running. its parked they are saying its something with the transmission again. i have spent so much money in that piece of junk ford. i feel they should fix the transmission this time and give me some of money back for all the repairs. and for the record my dates are estimated because i just parked and it and stop keeping up with it. just plain ole got tired. that car took me broke. i finally had to bow down and go get another 1 with payments as last resort. for me and my 2 little girls 1 of them whom is disabled. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. the contact was able to come to a stop and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the cruise control cable pushed the throttle, causing the failure. as a remedy, the mechanic disconnected the cruise control cable. there was a concurrent investigation under nhtsa action number: pe12033 (vehicle speed control:cruise control vehicle speed control:cables vehicle speed control:cruise control vehicle speed control:cables) that could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact susatined injuries to the right foot, shoulder and the face. the contact was taken to the hospital. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Rim (wheel) ripped apart with the lug nuts and center of rim still attached to car / rotor: my son was traveling at approx. 70 mph on the highway when the front right passenger wheel started to shake. before he could step on the brake the tire and most of the rim was detached from the car causing excessive damage to the front end. from the center lane, the car went skidding out of control to the side of the highway barely missing a large pole and eventually coming to a stop. the mechanic on the scene had never seen anything like this in his long career of mechanics. he told my son that he was very lucky he was on even pavement because the car could have easily flipped causing major injury and probably death. hood or driver side door won't open. brakes are not functional. frame, rotor and lower suspension are damaged. it is presumed that the cost to repair will be more than the car is worth (total loss). i found that another incident just like this was reported to nhtsa on july 27, 2001, vin-[xxx], so this isn't just a one time occurrence. i felt compelled to report this because i feel that many more are at risk and that this has happened to others who didn't know to report it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the driver was driving 45 mph when the front driver's coil spring fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the coil spring was repaired. an authorized dealer was then notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 105,000. ..updated 09-19-12 *bf updated 09/20/2012 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, she applied the brakes and the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle instead accelerated while the contact had the brake pedal depressed. the speed increased to about 50 mph. the contact applied the emergency brake lever and the vehicle did not stop. the contact turned off vehicle in order to stop. the vehicle was no taken to dealer or repair shop for inspection. the manufacturer was notified, however no further assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the floor panel on the rear passenger side was completely corroded. the contact also mentioned that water ran down into the windshield and collected under the fan blower, which caused the corrosion. a mechanic stated that the floorboard needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 130,000.

I had just punched the gas pedal and then went to hit the brakes a few seconds later, but the car wasn't really slowing. looked down and noticed the rpms were at 4000 so i moved the transmission to neutral and the car started slowing more. the car kept revving at 4k rpms though so i turned off the engine. i hadn't come to a complete stop yet so the last few feet were harder to stop, but luckily there wasn't any traffic in front of me and i wasn't in any danger of hitting anyone/anything. i tried starting the car up again and it went right up to 4000k rpms, i shut it off and then tried to hit the gas pedal thinking that maybe it was stuck or there was something under it or something, but that wasn't it so i shut the car off again. then i popped the hood and noticed that one of the cables that went to the throttle had slid out of a grey boot and was jammed against the side of that boot holding the throttle open. i moved it back so that it popped into the center. started it up again and it was fine. closer examination later showed that the grey connector that holds the cable in the center had little bits broken off. if those bits there , it would prevent the cable from sliding out. as this was on a weekend, as a temporary fix, i used a zip tie and some duct tape to hold it in before i got a new cruise control cable. this was the first time this had happened to me. *tr

I was merging onto the freeway and i accelerated up to the speed of traffic which was 65 mph. i let up off of the gas pedal and the car kept accelerating. it felt like the cruise control was on but the cruise control was not on or set. even when pressing on the brakes the car was not decelerating and the car kept going faster and faster to over 80mph. i kept tapping the brakes and even tried tapping the gas pedal. nothing under the pedals was stuck but the engine was accelerating like i was flooring the gas pedal. then after about a few miles i was able to regain control of my car by pressing on the brakes really hard. *js

Front passenger coil spring fractured. this was an item that was covered by recall 04m04. the fix was to install a cheap plate to prevent the coil spring from puncturing the tire when it cracks. the recall included a prevision to replace a broken spring if the vehicle was in service less than 10 years or less than 150,000. i am disappointed that the corrective action was not to fix the coil spring itself before it would break. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated abnormally and without command. the contact attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. the contact was able to slow the speed of the vehicle and coasted to a stop. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that the cruise control cable needed replacing. the vehicle was serviced however, the failure continued. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileage was 92,965.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle abnormally increased acceleration and failed to slow down until after applying the brake pedal several times. the failure occurred seven times. the malfunction would occur whenever the cruise control was activated or deactivated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

We were pulling into a parking lot when we heard a loud "klunk". from that point on we always heard during left turns. the next day, i had my mechanic look at the car and the rear springs had broken. he said that it was good to get it in. $600.00 bill. this needs to be a recall! people have died. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact was driving 30 mph when her vehicle was crashed into from the front driver's side and none of the air bags deployed. a police report was filed and the driver sustained minor contusions and bruising. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise while reversing. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the driver and passenger side front coil springs were fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer advised the contact that there was a prior manufacturer's recall for the coil springs but the recall has since expired. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 500,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that all of the seat belts in the vehicle failed and could not be dislodged from the buckle assembly. the dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 01v144000 (seat belts: front: buckle assembly) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 75,000.

I have been experiencing the effects described in recent new article (link below) of a sticky throttle and unexpected acceleration while at a stop. also the cruise control doesn't always release. please advise how an individual consumer can have these serious issues repaired at ford's expense now to prevent an accident or worse! when will your agency announce a formal recall of these issues. here's the link i saw from a local seattle, wa news release: http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/feds-probe-sticky-throttles-in-19m-ford-sedans-142392835.html. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated. the contact then applied the brakes with extreme pressure, but the vehicle would not decelerate. the contact shut the vehicle off and coasted to a stop on the shoulder. the vehicle could not be restarted due to the high rpms. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where they diagnosed the failure and stated that the cruise control cable was frayed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. the vin was unavailable. ..updated 04/26/12 *bf updated 04/30/12

This vehicle has a long history of speeding up on its own. i took it to the ford dealership when it began in late 2007, but they could not find the problem. i also have record of its history involving this issue with my personal mechanic. no mechanic has ever found a solution to this problem, and i continue to drive this car. i recorded circumstances surrounding each incident, down to the temperature outside and weather conditions to find a common cause. each case was unique and no cause was found. often, i would recognize the issue when trying to stop for a red light or stop sign and found myself fighting the car to stop. the brakes continued to work during these episodes, however i could not come to a complete stop unless i put the car into neutral. during one instance, the car reached 70 mph before there was a popping noise, and it slowed. most commonly, the car would speed up to about 45 mph before i put it into neutral and turned it off, oftentimes in front of intersections. the cruise control has been disabled, the throttle body cleaned, and electrical system checked. none of these were determined to be the cause. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 10 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard abnormally. the contact was able to dislodge the accelerator pedal to no avail. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. there was an investigation for the 2005 ford taurus under nhtsa action number: pe12005 (vehicle speed control:cables) that could possibly have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 93,327.

I read an article today concerning the us is investigating ford tauruses for stuck throttles, model years 2005-2006. please consider expanding the investigation to include the 2001 model year. i purchased the car used from a ford dealer in 2004 (approx) and have been having the same problem of the car engine speeding-up when coming to a stop. the article is located at: http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/12/autos/ford_taurus_investigation/index.htm?source=cnn_bin after many attempts, the ford dealer could not find the cause of the problem and the car is still doing it today. the warranty company, back in 2004/2005, said they were going to report this problem to the nhtsa, but i am not sure if they ever did. thank-you. *tr

I have read the news this week about the preliminary investigation into 2005-06 taurus speed control problems and it is exactly the same as a very scary problem i experienced last year with my 2001 taurus. a ford dealer replaced a cable for the speed control on the car's cruise control system. i still have a copy of my ford invoice and i kept the broken cable that was replaced on my car. i was driving my car down a boulevard when the engine began to race even though i was not accelerating. i had to press hard on my brakes to stop for a red light, and put the car in neutral, but the engine continue to race at about 4,000 rpms. i turned the engine off, then turned it on again, hoping i could move out of the lanes of traffic. however, the engine continue to speed so i turned the engine off again and sat in my car until a good samaritan pushed me out of traffic. aaa towed the car to worthington ford in long beach, ca. both the good samaritan and the aaa tow truck driver turned the engine on with the hood open and said the throttle was stuck. the aaa driver showed me a cable with a fitting that was loose, and when he pushed the fitting in, the engine slowed down. the ford dealer said the problem was not the throttle but the cruise control system. they offered to disable the cruise control, but i had them fix it. the ford invoice states: "customer states vehicle has a sticking throttle/cable. something broken causing rpms to go over 4k and adv. removed cylinder and added new speed control cable." the new part is listed as yf1z-0a825-ca, with description "actuato 540397." the cost was $307.82. *tr

The gas peddle on my 2001 taurus has been sticking for about the past three years. i have taken it to auto repair shops and always ask for it to be looked at when other repairs are needed. however, no one seems to know what to do about the sticking. i am afraid that it will stay in a stuck position while driving so i am extremely cautious. lately it seems to have gotten worse especially in the colder weather. i realize the car is over 10 years old, but this is a real hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated up to 50 mph. the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle came to a stop. the engine was turned off and the cruise control was disconnected. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended that the cruise control remain disconnected. the manufacturer had not been notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into a coffee shop. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure, but was unable to determine the cause. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 62,476. ..updated 04/16/12 *bf the consumer stated on december 24, 2011, while driving 35-40 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate on its own and the engine began racing. when the consumer arrived to his destination, the engine was still revving loudly. the consumer placed the vehicle in park. however, the engine continued to rev. he pressed hard on the accelerator and the engine stopped revving. updated 05/30/12

Car suddenly accelerated without touching the gas pedal. the engine revved up very high and it was very difficult to stop. car was shaking violently and had to shift to neutral and use emergency brkae. determined cruise control cable had popped out. happened several times until we cut the cable. extremely dangerous. *tr

My parents were getting off of the highway and the vehicle would not stop. my dad was standing on the brake pedal with all of his strength but the car kept moving through a red light and into oncoming traffic where they were hit by several vehicles. my father had multiple serious injuries and died on august 10th of 2007 as a result of those injuries. *tr

Heard clunk from rear of vehicle entering a parking lot. inspection later that evening revealed rear spring break. *tr

Car became increasingly difficult to shift out of park. at this time the brake lights were working. found a work around on the internet that worked. also found a recall (04s12) for same problem but my vin was not covered and ford will not fix. however, they do not sell the stop light switch (which is most likely the part i need) by itself anymore. you must buy a more expensive kit that includes the stop light switch and wiring on the brake pedal. now my brake lights are completely out so we cannot drive the car. seems if ford won't sell just the switch then they are acknowledging that this is a safety issue and my car should be included in the recall. i found many other people with the same problem when i was looking for a solution to the shifting out of park problem. i have called ford twice but they basically say "sorry you are not part of the recall." and regarding whether there were a crash, if my daughter had kept driving it there most likely would have been one, as brake lights are pretty important. *tr

Once again my door latches will not close when the weather is closed. i have to drive around holding my door shut. i reported this to ford and they said that they will not fix it. it is a known issue to this vehicle and is incredibly dangerous. please do something about this! *tr

I would first like to say i am 19 years old and a college student who doesn't have $2000 laying around for a crappy transmission and i'm very upset that i made such a naive purchase. here's the story.. i bought it from a private seller whom told me since he had the car he replaced the transmission twice . so i thought i had a good running car with a new transmission. two weeks later the transmission just gave up on the highway while i was doing 65-70 mph the momentum pushed the car of the i10 to a safe place on the shoulder. i turned it off and started it back up and it moved a couple of yards to an nearby gas station where it sat for hours. i took it to cottmans transmission and a older guy who have been fixing cars for the longest told me"look i'm going to be honest with you, i've been working on cars for a long time and these taurus have common transmission problems" im not putting another dime into this car. these cars are known for getting people fired from work and messing up people lives. i was planning on taking a vacation in my car but i guess my transmission hit the road before i did. i've read many many reports on blog site where every taurus owner transmission gave out on them. and it seems these cars go out at the wrong time. it's a [xxx] shame that some of the reports i've read some of the people was in life threatening situations at the time of the transmission failures. it's gonna take somebody to get seriously hurt or die as a result of these poorly built piece of [xxx] for ford to get up off their [xxx]. i should just went got that new maxima. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated after the vehicle was turned on it failed to shift out of the park position. the contact also stated by depressing the brake pedal the failure was temporarily resolved. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the brake switch should be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the vin did not qualify for nhtsa campaign 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.

Excessive corrosion has resulted in the sub-frame breaking near the right front sub-frame fastener. *tr

My frame is totally rotten!!! the a arm isn't even attracted to the frame. *tr

2001 ford taurus has premature and excessive corrosion. transmission leak taken in for repair and shock of nearly depleted lip on the frame holding motor in place. one good bump and what was left of the lip would have given way dropping the motor and i would have lost my 21 year old son, possibly my handicapped 23 year old son, their friends or girlfriends that often travel in this car. i have kept the parts. we are still in the repair mode as the rear stabilizers are also in corrosion and need replaced. car will also need realignment afterwards. i too have been told of the failure on the minivans for same things. i understand other ford products have been coming in for the same parts failing. i have a young inexperienced driver that i believed would be more safe in your product. my children are my life!!!! i see so many of these cars being driven and people unaware of the danger that lurks beneath. by the grace of god the car leaked and got my son off the road in barely the knick of time. it makes me sick to look at the piece so close to devastation. do something about it!!!!!!! someone needs to let people know of this danger and now before we lose our precious most valuable thing in our lives, our children!!!!! what else is lurking under there that i am not aware of? it is bad enough worrying about the idiot drivers on the road. now i'm worrying about serious car failure too. signed: mother of owner of faulty product. *kb

My 2001 ford taurus has been plagued by premature and excessive corrosion. i have previously filed for the coil springs snapping in half- now my frame has failed. while driving my car started swaying- i held the steering wheel tightly but the car wandered on it's on. upon inspection of the vehicle at home , it was obvious that frame failed. when the vehicle was inspected by a nys facility i was told that excessive rust was an issue. i was also told that they see this on the taurus regularly and have failed vehicles due to this issue. i contacted ford , they said out of warranty. they do not sell replacement frames and suggested i purchase an aftermarket frame and have repairs done. this is a huge safety issue. i have been driving for 37 years and was able to recognize that there was a safety issue with my vehicle, young new drivers without experience will continue to drive these vehicles. i am requesting that the nhtsa look in to the premature failure of major components in the taurus due to low grade material use. the ford company was required to recall minivans with this same issue- yet the taurus which ford says is one of its best selling vehicles has been completely ignored when it comes to safety and customer satisfaction. if this vehicle were manufactured by toyota it would have been recalled years ago. shame on the powers that be that allow this situation to continue. the car has not been repaired as new oe parts are not available, used parts are not an option due to the fact that they also will be rotted beyond use. i had a 1940s dodge parked in a farm field by a previous owner that had less rust than this vehicle had when it was under 5 years old. what does that say about quality? *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that there was a water leak in the passenger side floorboard. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who diagnosed that the leak was caused by a defective blower motor and the blower motor resistor needed to be replaced. the contact also mentioned that she replaced the blower motor resistor a total of six times, but it failed to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 150,000.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the front coil springs were fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,164.

Hello, i own a 2001 ford taurus and ever since the beginning of this summer, i have noticed that the driver's side floor board is constantly damp. i don't know if this dampness is coming from when it rains outside or if it has something to do with the a/c drainage hose being clogged. either way, i find this as a safety concern as major cords are underneath the carpeting and i feel unsafe knowing that water is collecting underneath the carpeting, making those cords wet, which could spark an electrical fire. i really would feel much safer getting this problem fixed but i have no idea where to begin. i truly believe this is a safety concern and would really like to get it fixed, if only i knew where to begin. thanks for your help with this matter. *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the contact turned the ignition switch into the off position which caused the vehicle to slow down. the vehicle resumed and operated normally. the failure occurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the recall related to the failure which was associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages). the consequence of the recall defect was an unintended acceleration. the technician inspected the vehicle and stated the vehicle did not require repair under the recall. the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 20. updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated he crashed into a parked vehicle. updated 12/05/11

2001 ford taurus. consumer request a recall on rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus and mercury sable vehicles *tgw the consumers son was involved in a fatal accident due to the failure of the rear coil springs. the driver, went off the left side of the road, but regained control of the vehicle, but suddenly he veered sharply to the left, toward the median which sloped downward and back up to the southbound lanes. the vehicle flipped and landed on its wheels and was stuck by a southbound trailer traveling at interstate speed. the impact to the passenger side of the vehicle killed the consumers son and the front passenger and left the rear passenger with serious injuries. updated 07/20/11 updated 08/24/11*jb updated 11/29/11. *jb

Tl*the contact owns 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving at any speed the vehicle surged and continued to surge while the brake was depressed. the contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to stop the surging and caused the contact to crash into a vehicle. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

I have been a licensed drive for 37 years. after merging my 2001 ford taurus onto an interstate highway, the vehicle continued to accelerate after i removed my foot from the gas pedal. i tapped the brakes to see if cruise control was on. it wasn't. i glanced at the gas pedal to see is something was on it. there wasn't. i tapped the gas pedal to see if it was stuck. it stayed depressed. i braked hard and the vehicle slowed to 60mph. i released the brake pedal and the car began accelerating again. to keep from rear-ending the car ahead of me, i downshifted and stood on the brake pedal. i pulled onto the road shoulder, shifted the transmission to neutral and was able to stop the car with brakes smoking. the engine continued to race. i turned off the car and had it towed to a ford dealer. the service representative told me the plastic bracket that holds the throttle cable in place had broken and the cable had jammed in with the throttle open. the service department replaced the throttle cable assembly(yfiz*9a825*ca actuator asy). they kept the old part. i feel i was fortunate not to have caused an accident and been injured or killed. my teenagers also drive the vehicle and might not have been able to successfully stop the car as i did. *tr

Approximately 1 year ago, i was having mechanic problems with my 2001 ford taurus. the engine light came on. i had it inspected by a mechanic. the egr valve and egr sensor was replaced. about two weeks ago, the engine light came back on. i was not able to have it checked by a mechanic again. about a week ago, i noticed that when i started the engine, there was an instantaneous smell of exhaust in the passenger compartment. the windows were all in the closed position. i was required to drive with my windows down for a few days until i could have it looked at by a mechanic. the mechanic found that the egr sensor had melted due to the egr valve not functioning properly. the vacuum line from the egr valve to the egr sensor had also melted. during the few days that i had to drive it, i suffered from extreme headaches, nausea, and lightheadedness from the exhaust coming into the car. although there was no fire, there was a great potential for a fire due to the extreme heat causing the sensor to melt. *tr

Rear spring broke and killed rear tire, almost people in the car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the drivers side coil spring broke and punctured the drivers side tire when he was driving 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was awaiting repair. the contact referenced recall 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) but was told by the dealer that they would not cover the replacement of the springs. the contact called the manufacturer; however, they offered no assistance. the current and failure mileage was 146,750.

Drove the car normally, and it does have some mileage on it, but upon reading online i see that this is a very common failure. failure: rear strut springs cracking or breaking into multiple pieces. i can see where parts where out, but they should not break. rear spring broke and damaged tire (sidewall). if i had been going faster, say highway speeds this could have resulted in a pretty significant accident. i was lucky. there is clearly a defect with such a high number of these springs breaking. thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2001 ford taurus ses left front spring snapped. this was discovered at ~95,000 miles and 10 weeks after the ford extended recall program expired. the end of the spring was sitting in the small well at the bottom of the spring and the broken end was very rusty. about 3" snapped off the top end of the spring. online research indicates this is a very common problem and many people report that the spring punctures a tire and causes suspension and frame damage. i will need to have the springs, along with the struts, bushings, etc. replaced. both of my rear springs were also broken and were replaced (at my own expense) in may, 2010. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard loud noises coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was then inspected by a dealer and they advised him that front sub-frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired as the part was not available. the failure and current mileages were approximately 175,000. updated 05/03/11*lj updated 12/02/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that while attempting to avoid crashing into a deer, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two lights poles and a tree from the front driver side of the vehicle. the contact stated that none of the frontal air bags deployed. the contact was reported injured and a police report was available. the vehicle was towed away bt the contacts insurance company and deemed as destroyed. the vehicle was currently being inspected to determine why the air bags did not deploy. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Front suspension shock broke, coil spring ruptured tire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contacted stated that the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance when the mechanic informed him that the front suspension had failed and there was a leak in the power steering pump. the vehicle was repaired for the front rotors, brakes, and the power steering pump. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

I noticed that my airbag light was illuminated and blinking. i took it to my ford dealership and they said there was nothing they could do, it was a known problem, and totally not fixable. i was told to turn the car off and turn it back on. i did this, and each time the car stalled. i finally went online to see what the light was about and it seems that the airbags may not deploy on impact. i brought the car back to the dealership and told them this and ask them to look into it. once again, there was nothing they could do. i was told to just not get into an accident. i finally got rid of the car due to the lack of safety when the car was had 145,038 miles. *tr

Vehicle doors will not latch closed when weather is cold. doors will eventually close shut after vehicle interior has been warming up for in excess of 20 minutes. forced to either let car idle and warm interior to make doors close or drive while holding doors flush with frame. ford motor company would not address the issue after contacting them via email and telephone.

2001 ford taurus iac valve failure at 54,200 miles. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the pedal extended to the floorboard. the vehicle rear ended another vehicle and caused slight damage to the front bumper. a police report was filed. four passenger sustained injuries. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 124,512.

There was very little warning to the failure. the vehicle drove fine until one day it developed a clunk in the front that was worse than the several that were already there. about this same time the steering began to feel sloppy as well. when i looked under the car the front sub-frame was rusted to the point where the a-arm disconnected itself from the sub-frame. the front of the a-arm is now floating free. this is the cause of the steering slop. the only way to fix this problem is to replace the entire sub-frame. this is the frame that holds the engine, transmission and suspension to the vehicle. the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. *tr

I first noticed the right rear door of my 2001 taurus was not unlocking with the automatic feature, about one year ago. thought that maybe one of my grandchildren had caused the problem. then, about one month ago, the same thing happened to the front passenger door. my grandchildren do not travel in the front compartment of my car. nor do i have very many passengers. also, my grandchildren have not been in my car much in the past 14 months, as they have moved to another county. i then had my mechanic check it out. he did some research and found that he could not order the parts to replace the door locking actuator. the part was out of stock, because a large number of other ford taurus owners were having the very same problem. i'm sorry that i did not contact you earlier. my mother had been in the hospital for a week, and i had lots of catching up to do. anyway, my mechanic did not recommend installing a used part, as the same thing would very likely happen. when i contacted ford motor company regarding this problem, i explained that i thought it was a safety issue. they pretty much told me "sorry for the inconvenience, lady ... but, you're on our own". in the event of an accident, i would not be able to unlock all doors on the right side of the car by way of automatic feature, either on the door handle or the hand-held remote. children are not always swift in being able to unlock a car door and then opening the door in an emergency. i feel that this is a safety issue and should be looked into. everyone that i have mentioned this problem to has said, without me mentioning the safety issue first, this was a serious safety issue. i look forward to your response to this matter. *tr

I don't know what lead up to the failure of my strut springs on my 2001 ford taurus. i had not hit any potholes, had any extreme weight in the back, or any other issues that could have caused this to happen. i am a fairly good driver with a great driving record. upon replacing my back brakes i was told about my strut springs being broke and they needed to be fixed immediately. the springs had not be broken for very long before having them replaced. the parts alone were $300 (not including labor, the springs are currently being replaced) and due to the broken springs i had to replace both back tires at $100 a piece. an alignment may need to be done now also. the old parts/springs should be available. *tr

I was driving on the freeway 15 south from temecula, ca. i exited mission/fallbrook and proceeded to go up the little incline and my accelerator stuck. i had to take on a curvy road for about 4 miles, until i could find a spot to pull over. i ended up running a red light, after running the light i put the car in neutral and hit my brakes. i finally come to a stop, right before running into the remax building. someone needs to check into this problem. i did a google search, and found out this is not an isolated incident. i contacted ford and file an incident report and was told this was the first time they heard of this problem. i told them to do a google search and the information is out there. i had my car towed to rancho ford. their diagnosis was the accelerator cord needed repairing. when i spoke to ford i was asked what do i expect ford to do for me? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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 company¿s 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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal suddenly stuck while traveling 60 mph. the contact stated that the cruise control was connected to the throttle and when he depressed the accelerator pedal, it would disconnect. the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was released, it stuck. furthermore, the cruise control would not deactivate unless the brake pedal was depressed because the on/off switch did not function. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer (repair information was not provided). the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 66,000 and the current mileage was approximately 77,000. updated 02/08/11*lj updated 02/14/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle had cooper tires, line dean alpha, dot 3dx8dk30707, size p215-60-r16. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle began abnormally vibrating followed by a loud, unusual noise. the contact discovered that the front passenger tire had blown. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the tire was replaced, as well as the rear tires. the mechanic advised that the steel belts were separated from the rear tires. the manufacturer of the tires would not provide any assistance. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 48,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while traveling 40 mph, the contact stated that he released his foot from the accelerator pedal yet the vehicle continued to abnormally accelerate. he then shifted the vehicle into neutral however, the engine rpms remained at 4000. the vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings of the failure. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the acceleration cable had fractured from the throttle body. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 121,000.

Ford has recalled the front suspension springs on my 2001 ford taurus 80000 miles. but my rear spring fractured and nearly caused an accident with my four children in the car. i feel if the front springs are faulty then the backs are just as dangerous!! *tr

Front coil broke when i was driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated there was an unknown fluid leaking excessively from the vehicle while parked. the dealer advised the transmission casing fractured, causing the spillage. the dealer advised the failure caused all of the transmission fluid to leak and believed the failure to be a manufacturing defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 50,000. updated 11/19/10.*lj the consumer stated there was a problem with the fuel lines. updated 12/01/10

2001 ford taurus. consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated on two different days, in different parking lots, the vehicle accelerated out of control and consequently, he hit a barrier which caused damage to the front of the vehicle both times. *jb

Tl*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.

Car wanted to accelerate when applying brakes. had to put car into neutral and apply brakes to stop, engine rpm race for a few seconds. this is the third time i had this same car problem repaired. dated june 18, 2010, lithia ford dealer # 23. had to replace maf senor, afls 154 reman sensor asy, reprogam pcm 5926 cf. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal began to stick and the engine rpms increased to 4,000. there was also a burning odor inside of the vehicle. the contact and front seat passenger attempted to release the accelerator pedal manually; however, the pedal would not release causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate. the brakes were engaged repeatedly. when the gear selector was shifted into the neutral position the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle had not been diagnosed at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. the dealer replaced the cruise control cable. updated 09/20/10

Both rear springs are broke. *tr

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. *tr

Rear springs broke while moving in driveway. what would have happened if i was at speed on the highway? should have lasted longer than 72,000 miles. i take good care of this car and had planned to keep it a long time. *tr

Tl* 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 *cn updated 07/22/10*jb

Passenger rear shock mount failed letting the shock stick through to the inside of car beside rear seat. *tr

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

Both rear springs broken on a 2001 ford taurus ses. while rotating tires, the mechanic noticed that both rear springs were snapped. two new struts with springs were installed at a cost of over $700. the parts are not available, however, i personally saw the left rear spring in the car before it was replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that she made a right turn at 15 mph with her foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. she had to shift into neutral and turn the vehicle off to stop the acceleration. the contact planned to have the vehicle inspected at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the transmission began leaking fluids and slipping two months after the vehicle was purchased. the speed was unknown. the dealer replaced the torque converter to correct the failure; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the torque converter had fractured. the dealer advised replacing the transmission. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 70,000 the current mileage was 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns goodyear assurance comfort p195/60/r15 tires. the contact experienced tread separation just after 40,000 miles. the contact purchased the same tire for a 2001 ford taurus and a 2001 ford focus. both the vehicle dealer and tire store stated that the problem was tread separation but the tire manufacturer disagreed. the tires were rotated at 35,000 miles and failed 5,000 miles later. the dot number and vin were unavailable at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 43,000. the consumer stated one of the tires that had just been inspected, went flat while driving on the highway. updated 08/23/10 updated 08/19/10*bf updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/14/10

My 2001 ford taurus engine stops working after driving for a while. on several occasions it stopped while driving on the highway. there are no warning signs. this can be a very dangerous situation esp on the highway. the engine starts on its own after a few hours. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

The front suspension on my 2001 ford taurus has both coils broken. there is a "customer satisfaction" recall on this problem for 10 years or 150,000. my vehicle has 170,000 miles. if this was a "safety" recall then there would be no limit. i believe this should be a safety issue. the coils can easily slide loose causing steering to be jammed with loss of control and/or tire damage resulting in very rapid lose of tire compression. both situations have a high likely hood of resulting in an accident. *tr

My 2001 ford taurus rear springs broke, causing the struts to break also. this is the 3rd taurus i have owned that did this. ford did recall on the front springs but not the back spring. this is a safety issue. *tr

The coil spring on the driver side if ford taurus 2001 broke. *tr

Front springs on my 2001 ford taurus station wagon have broken, within a few months of each other. i thought that the problem was not common, but when i did some research on the internet i discovered that a recall notice was supposed to have been sent out in 2004. i did not receive that recall, even thought the car was registered with ford. note - these were clean breaks and not a result of the gradual deterioration of metal due to rust (caused by winter salt). the problem has not caused a crash, but my research found that in many cases the faulty springs broke through the spring seat and rupture the front tire. this problem has been documented as - 2000 ford taurus recall id from nhtsa: 04v332000 auto recall date: 20040715. although that defect applied to a model year 2000 taurus, the problem occurs in other model years. this is a serious safety hazard, particularly if the spring ruptures a front tire when the car is being driven on a highway. the problem has also been reported on rear springs, which have also punctured the tires. as such it should be mandatory for ford to issue a recall notice to all owners of taurus automobiles. this has not been done and will not be done unless nhtsa demands it. *tr

Rear coil springs and head gasket i didn't know how to describe the head gasket from the choices. *tr

Car engine would not stop after applying brakes, car engine kept trying to go forward while i was pressing hard on the brakes at a stop light. car engine would not stop, it would stop go, stop go, stop go, stop go while i was pressing hard on the car brakes had to change car lanes to avoid hitting the car in front of me almost ended up in the middle of the intersection. had some close calls. this has happen before with this car, but not as bad. the engine light went on this time (never had a engine light before). i took the car to a car repair shop (meineke car care) and they ran their engine diagnostic tests and got a (error code p0171 and p0174) system too lean bank 1 and 2. there was air leaks in the air hose assy, replaced air tube assy, parts (yf1z6758a and f6dz6758a), after that the car ran fine (for one day). i had a problem also with the car engine idle (rough idle), car engine would stop running at a stop light. (the car engine light went back on again). i took the car to a car repair shop (pepboys) and they ran car engine diagnostic ce scan and got (error code p0174 system too lean b1 and b2). they replaced pcv hose (elbow hose) that was leaking, (part yf1z6a664ab pcv hose, lf 0019.5800 po 10332245.). after that the car engine is running good (so far). this may help in locating some of the problems with car engines trying to go forward while the drivers are applying the brakes. need better air hoses that will not leak.

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.

I drive a 2001 ford taurus. i have a 7 year old daughter. she is now old enough and weighs enough to no longer need the back of her booster seat. the back is now becoming constrictive as she is growing. however, in a 2001 taurus, there are no rear head rests. her head (at the age of 7) is above the seat back. she has absolutely no protection form whip lash and an full sized adult would be even more injured in the even of a crash.

At a stop light, no crash, but almost. i was applying the brakes hard and the car engine did not want to stop. the engine kept trying to go forward, but my hard braking kept it from going forward. i had to change car lanes to prevent a crash. i had to keep my foot on the brake pressing hard. the car engine finally stop trying move forward.. this has happen before with this car several times with some close calls. this happens on and off for the past 2 years. my brakes are in good sharp. maybe a sensor problem ??? *tr

I have a problem with my 2001 ford taurus that i feel is a safety issue. my concern with my vehicle is that i discovered that it has three broken springs, one of which came very close to causing damage to my tire, i discovered this after i heard a loud noise from the front of the car. upon investigating i discovered a broken front spring. following this i discovered both rear springs were broken as well. i thought it was very odd to have three broken springs on the same car. researching this problem on the web i found this to be a very common problem. i contacted a ford dealer for service and was informed that ford has extended the warranty period for the front springs but not the rear. i feel this is a safety issue and should require ford to recall and fix this problem. observing how close the spring was to making contact with the tire i feel there could have been severe consequences should the spring cause sudden tire failure. i believe that a springs sudden failure would have the potential to cause handling problems as well. again, three spring failures? it would appear this may be a manufacturing problem such as a defective heat treating process or inferior steel used in the manufacturing of the springs. *dt

Routine driving is suburbs - back coil spring broke in 2001 taurus - this has been a huge issue and ford is not helping out. there is a recall on he front springs, so they were replaced for free, but the back ones cost my 83 year old mother $1000. please doing something about this. my brother had a 2003 and the same thing happened. no recall, so he had to pay all of it. i once had a 2000 and when it broke it blew out the tire and i almost killed me, my family and about 10 other people on the highway. this is as bad as the toyota thing. *tr

Front springs break and cut the tire causing accidents. *tr

Without notice ford taurus 2001 ses just stopped accelerating. i was on a very busy highway and going around 70mph. and the vehicle just stopped going. seems like a very common problem with this vehicle luckily i was able to get safely to the side of the road. *tr

On different occasions my car would try to lunge forward when i slam on the brakes. i had some close calls in hitting someone or a car. lucky i had my foot already on the brake pedal and would brake hard again, then again sometimes. i started checking under the hood and i found that my brake fluid container lid was not on tight. after placing the lid on tight i had no more problems with braking or the car would try to go forward when i slam on the brakes. *tr

Tl* 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 - 74,000 miles - both rear springs are broken and will have to be replaced. the mechanic said he sees a lot of these broken springs in the taurus line. he said quite often they will tear into the tire and cause severe damage or an accident. *tr

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. *tr

2001 ford taurus rear spring failure . the drivers side rear spring broke and ruined the tire . it almost wore through the side wall of the tire . i think this is a real safety problem . i called ford and to report the problem . at this time their are no recalls for rear springs . *cn

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. *tr

Last november, the brakes on my 2001 ford taurus ses unexpectedly quit working. the pedal would push down normally, but it was not doing anything. it started working again after a few seconds, and i was almost home so i decided to try to drive it home. about 30 seconds later, they quit again, only this time they did not come right back. i had to put the car into park to get it to stop. the first station i took it to spent a week trying to figure out the problem and could not. i then had it towed to a ford dealership who eventually fixed it. they said the problem was something was too tight, but i suspect that is just from the other station taking things apart trying to find the problem. i have not had a problem with it since, but i do not feel safe. *tr

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! *tr

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! *tr

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!!! *tr

Front suspension coil broke and punctured side of tire. had this happen to back wheel at considerable expense. hopefully this will be covered under warranty. luckily this did not happen while my daughter was driving on highway to school or she could have been in a critical accident! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. when driving 25 mph the vehicle speed cruise control will activate and then deactivate without intention. also he has to turn off the engine in order to disengage the speed control. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer nor has the manufacturer been notified. the failure mileage was 136,000. updated 01/26/10 *bf when the consumer attempted to set the cruise control, there were times when it didn't work and times when it did work. when it was engaged, and the consumer applied the brake to reduce speed without touching the resume button the vehicle would take off at the preset speed. even when using the off, the cruise would resume to the preset speed. the only way to disengage the cruise control was to turn the vehicle off. updated 01/26/10.*jb

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the cruise control failed to activate. the brake lights also remained on when the vehicle was in operation and stationary. the failures occurred intermittently. nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000, exterior lighting:brake lights, switch is related to the failure; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,900.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 35 mph the heating unit failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions, and the thermostat was replaced. the failure mileage was 74,000. the current mileage was 94,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. when starting the vehicle he could not shift into the "drive" position. after several attempts he was able to start the vehicle; however, the brakes failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated that the failure was contributed to the brake light switch. the battery and brake light switch were replaced. the failure and current mileages were 117,000.

2001 ford taurus, lost brake pressure while driving (pedal to floor). after further investigation i found the steel brake lines running to the rear of the car on the driver's side were completely rusted through, and leaking brake fluid at a very fast / high rate. it was obvious that the corrosion was cause by (2) plastic guards used to protect the lines from the parking brake cable. the guards held water, salt etc... *tr

The throttle ¿stuck¿ on a 2001 ford taurus while in motion ~45mph and in moderate traffic. experienced driver used aggressive braking to control and stop vehicle without crashing and then turned ignition off to control engine. the speed control system was not in use. found plastic ¿tab¿ holding speed control cable to the accelerator cable bracket on throttle body damaged. this allowed outer sheathing of the speed control cable to separate and jam and hold throttle plate open. removed and replaced speed control cable assembly with part number yf1z-9a825-ca. *tr

Right rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus broke while driving and damaged my tire. *tr

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. *tr

I own a 2001 ford taurus which i purchased brand new. it has less than 70, 000 miles and the rear springs completely rotted out. the service station advised me that i shouldn't even drive the car home because the spring could puncture the tire. it cost $850 to replace the springs and the struts. ford recalled the front but not the back. this is a safety issue and ford should recall the back as well as the front springs. *tr

Three of the four springs on our 2001 ford taurus are broken at under 100 thousand miles. the car has never been abused. the broken spring can puncture tire at highway speeds. *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus sedan. i replaced the front struts as part of a recall earlier this year. the spring on the front strut broke. a few months after i replaced the front struts, i noticed a noise emanating from the rear of the car. when i got out of the car to see what was wrong, i noticed that the rear of the car was riding much lower than before. i discovered that the spring on the driver-side rear strut had broken, as well. the broken spring had come halfway off of the strut, and the sharp, broken end of the spring was dangerously close to my tire. i still have the strut with the broken spring. i went online to see if other taurus owners were having this same difficulty and found many posts on message boards outlining the same problem. i have now replaced the rear struts. because the rear struts are almost identical to the front struts, and because they are subject to the same failure, i feel that ford should recall the rear struts. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 25 to 30 mph several deer ran in front of the vehicle causing him to lose control of the vehicle on a dirt road. the vehicle was crushed when it rolled over and it was also destroyed. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to his shoulder. there were no passengers in the vehicle. a police report is available. the failure mileage was 138,000. updated 10/22/09.*jb

When hot (ambient temperature), car will not shift into gear from "park" upon starting engine. brake lights will not operate - same as nhtsa recall 04v106000. i have almost been "rear-ended" twice during last month. ford advises that my vin not subject to recall, but safety problem exists. *tr

Car lost brakes while driving ,smoke from rear drivers side tire. *tr

The wiper switch/motor on my 2001 ford taurus has failed. i found out online that it has been under recall for 2001 tauruses, however when i contacted the dealer they refused repair. i contacted ford company, they say although the problem is the same it's not been recalled. the main argument: it has 90k miles, so it's a coincident. it's incredible how they deceive! *tr

2001 ford taurus wagon with 80,000 miles while driving on route 80 i heard a loud banging sound in the front end - the left front coil spring broke. luckily the protective guards installed last year prevented the tire from blowing up. *tr

The events leading up to the failure were not fatal and there wasn't a crash. i was driving and began to hear a rubbing noise in the back tire of my car. when i took the wheel off to inspect the damage the rear coil spring had broke and was rubbing a groove into my tire. i then had to replace both rear springs and both rear tires. i recently took my car into have the rear brakes replaced and was told the springs were once again broken and had to be replaced. i'm have now paid close to $1000 on faulty spring and repair. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. there was no smoke coming from the engine compartment, but the temperature dial dropped quickly. within minutes, the contact pulled the vehicle over and shut off the engine. she allowed the vehicle to cool off and it was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic checked the vehicle and stated that all of the fluids were fine; however, the catalytic converter failed. the vehicle heads were made of aluminum and when the engine overheated, they warped and cracked. the failure caused the entire motor to be replaced. during the entire ordeal, there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 80,000. updated 08/31/09 *bf updated 09/03/09.*jb

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the tail lights remain illuminated at all times, even when the ignition is on or off. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this vehicle. the contact scheduled an appointment to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic and repair. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v078000 (exterior lighting:tail lights:switch), although the failures were identical. the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle suddenly stalled when the contact was pulling out of her driveway. the vehicle was examined by a local mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump melted inside of the gas tank. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 170,000. updated 10/27/09 *cn the wires had melted inside of the gas tank. updated 10/28/09

Ford taurus 2001 cruise control poorly designed cruise cable caused the car to continue running at high speed. cruise control was not engaged at the time of the problem showing up. i turned engine off. it could have been bad if some one else was driving. i have investigated the problem and can easily reproduce it. when depressing the accelerator pedal both the throttle cable and the cruise cable are moving together. but when the plastics on the end of the cruise cable gets old the two parts separate and the cable sleeve is getting stuck on the outside of the holding piece. the accelerator cable then cannot go bake into idle position. if the explanation is not clear i can add photos of the problem. arie kryzewski *tr

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? *tr

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. *tr

We have a 2001 ford taurus that has a broken coil spring in rear of the car. the fractured piece of the spring is right beside the tire in the rear of the car. in addition to this danger when the spring broke it allowed the back of the car to set so far down that you can not even place 1 finger between the top of the tire and the fender weld now. the car would consistantly rub the tires if we try to drive it. i have called ford motor on several occasions about this problem and they told me that they had not had any other complaints about rear spring breakage so there was nothing they could do for me. now however after reading this website i see that i am in a class of owners with the same problems - i do live in ohio which after reading more on your site i realize that we are in the area that this problem seems to be happening to alot. after speaking to a local repair shop about my problems i was shocked to find out that rear coil spring breakage on these taurus's is one of the most seen problems in his shop. please continue your investigation - if it makes ford fix these problems and 1 life is saved - it would be worth all of the complaining and nagging we have had to do to get them to step up and repair their defective parts. *tr

I bought my 2001 ford taurus used, in 2004 it has been a good car until 2008 when it started shaking in the front end. i took it to the mechanic and they told me it was a rack and pinion, so i had that replaced and paid through the nose. the car was still shaking, i took it back he said that i had to get it aligned because it was towed out and he did not have the equipment to do that. i replaced the now bald tired and had it aligned. still shaking and now worse, i am now unemployed and can not afford to take the car to the shop and the warranty on the mechanic i took it to is up and he says it is my responsibility to pay for him to look at it further. when i had it aligned they did tell me that the rods and the struts were fine. so what exactly could this be? after 40 mph the steering wheel shakes like crazy and there is a whirling noise coming from the wheels. please help. *tr

Rear coil spring breaks and hits tire. *tr

I own a 2001 ford taurus sel with 156k miles. i lose control of my vehicle during rush hour commute home. the car accelerated violently on its own as if the throttle was stuck. i nearly slammed into the car in front of me. the acceleration over powered the brakes. i shifted the car into neutral and the engine revved to the point i thought it would blow. i turned the car off and had to be pushed out of a dangerous/busy location. what scares me the most is that i shared this vehicle with a 16 year old daughter. *tr

In march of 2009 i had a front spring blow out on my 2001 ford taurus. at that time ford replaced them under a recall, however ford refused to pay for a new tire which a set of new had been installed in feb. 2009 and the towing bill. now the right rear spring has done the same thing and destroyed another tire. the mechanic at my local ford tells me the repair is 280.00 not including another tire and towing. he also stated to me that ford should have recalled these cars for the rear spring also, because they've had as much trouble as the front. luckily both instances happened at a low speed. i believe it is up to your agency to push for a mandatory recall, before someone driving on a highway get seriously injured or killed! or does the last sentence have to happen first! *tr

Driving my 2001 ford taurus and realized i had a flat. my husband came to get me and noticed that my rear tire was shredded and my rear springs broke and the jagged metal shredded my tire. i called ford who told me it was covered under something like a recall, but not an actual recall. we drop car off, i then get a call saying it will be $736!!! the service manager said he didn't realize it was my rear tire (not front) when he told me it would be 100% covered. why isn't it covered if all these complaints and they are covering front. my car has a little more than 40,000 miles on it. this was after spending $1200 on air conditioning system last summer and $600 for heater problems this winter. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 *cn updated 06/11/09.*jb

I purchased a 2001 taurus brand new in 2001. when i got my car inspected in 2008 the inspector informed me that there were 4 broken springs on my car! one on each wheel! it would not pass inspection. so far i have not been able to afford to repair the problem. the estimate to repair the problem is $1200! *tr

My both front and both back spring coils broke in my car. no-one ever notified me about recall for my car models. i am lucky that didn't got into any accidents. my tires are less than 2 year old and are junk because of the springs damaging them. now i will have to purchase another tires, and it will cost me a money i don't really prepared to spend right now. i found out about recall on springs coil on my car by overhearing someone talking about it. i am really disappointed about that. do ford really waiting for someone to get into accident to fix their problems? *tr

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? *tr

Tl*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 *cn the cost to replace everything was $ 921.03 udated 05/15/09.*jb

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.*tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 5 mph and turning left out of the driveway, the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the passenger side tire. the manufacturer had not yet been notified. the current and failure mileages were less than 151,356. updated 12/08/09. *lj updated 12/10/09.*jb

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving less than 20 mph, the rear passenger side tire shredded. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. the rear coil spring snapped and punctured the tire. the mechanic also stated that the front coil springs were failing and advised the contact not to operate the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v332000. the manufacturer stated that they would not have to make repairs until the coil springs actually failed. the current and failure mileages were less than 88,000.

Had both front coil springs covered under ford recall but also had left and right rear coil spring fractures not covered under recall. rear coils replaced and installed for $415.13. there should be a recall on the rear coil springs as well... *tr

My son was driving my 2001 ford taurus. he pulled in to my driveway with smoke coming from under the hood and right side of car. my mechanic said the front spring broke which also broke the strut and shredded the boot. its covered by the warranty. now my concern is the rear springs. why is there no recall for this! apparently ford knows of these complaints and does nothing! please issue a recall!! before someone gets killed! *tr

My '01 taurus ses with 62k was making a loud noise from the rear. took it for an inspection and found the left rear spring was broken. it scratched the inner side of the tire but did not puncture it. as a consequence and $400 later i had the springs replaced. this car was involved in the front spring shield recall. the repair shop told me that the most common repair on the taurus/sable and focus is broken rear springs. *tr

Went to my local ford dealer to take care of a recall notice i had received on my 2001 taurus for broken front springs. while the dealer took care of my front springs they also inspected the rear springs on the car. when they were finished they came out and told me the rear springs are cracked and needed to be replaced but were not covered under the recall. i work in the auto industry dealing with metal parts. i understand the process of heat treating metals and if ford was having problems with the front springs cracking and breaking due to bad heat treating, the rear springs from the same time period should be suspect and also part of the recall. *tr

Passenger rear coil spring on 2001 ford taurus broke and ruptured tire. *tr

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. *tr

A noise from the rear of the vehicle lead me to look and find my rear coil springs on both sides are broken. i understand there is a recall on the fronts, but not the rears, which makes no sense. from other complaints i've read, i'm pretty lucky. mine broke near the base, and caused no further damage, but many apparently break in the middle and destroy the tire. just about every taurus i see sags in the back. i'm sure there are a lot more out there that people are driving on and have no idea. *tr

Ford has a waranty replacement on thier front springs for a ford taurus but not on thier back springs, i own a 2001 ford taurus with 83,000 miles and the both back springs are broke and it was close to punturing the rear tire, if the front springs break and are coverd but not the backs one is'nt it a safety issue as well. *tr

2001 ford taurus with suspension noise while driving. ford mechanic diagnosed problem as front and rear springs broken on 2/2/2009. parts have not yet been replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the rear driver's side coil spring broke from the vehicle. he took his vehicle in for a routine oil change and they confirmed the failure. the mechanic replaced the rear coil springs at the cost of $1,200. the contact called the ford manufacturer and they stated that they do not cover the rear springs of the vehicle, only the front springs. the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 3/11/09 *cn updated 03/13/09. *jb

I am sending this on behalf of my father who does not have internet access. he owns a 2001 ford taurus that is primarily driven by my mother and only has 26000 miles on it. a few days ago when he was cleaning out his garage he found a piece of metal on floor which he believed was from the car. after taking the vehicle to his local mechanic he was informed that the rear coil spring was broken and needed replaced. after doing some research on your website i found that there is a recall on the front springs but not the rear. i also checked with the dealer where the car was purchased and was told the same thing about the recall for the front but not the rear. i asked the dealer why there would not be a recall for the rear and according to him he thinks there should be but ford has not released one as of yet. both rear springs and swag end links had to be replaced the correct the issue at a cost of about $500. this whole situation is a little disheartening since the vehicle has such low mileage, is a 1 owner, very well maintained and has been garage kept since it was new. *tr

Rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus broke. *tr

2001 ford taurus has a broken rear coil spring. i understand that the front coil springs are covered under an extended recall due to a corrosion/high failure rate issue. why aren't the rear coil springs covered by this recall? *tr

Right rear coil spring broke. the car has only 52,000 miles on it. if i hadn't noticed a piece of the coil spring on my garage floor, who knows what may have happened. this is my wife's car. we just had new tires and a four wheel alignment a month before the spring broke. *tr

2001 ford taurus, 112,000 miles. driving about 35 mph on highway interchange, heard loud bang and car pulled left and i gained control and stopped. found left front coil spring broke puncturing left tire. took car to dealership for repair. ford will cover cost of front springs replacement. dealership called and said right spring was broken also and transmission pan was also punctured from broken spring and needed replaced. ford will not cover cost to pay for punctured tire or transmission pan plus fluid. tire had around 300 mile on it. ford garage called back and said rear springs were also broken and not covered under recall from ford. shouldn't rear springs be covered also since breakage was result of corrosion problem like the front springs? also, shouldn't the collateral damage to the tire and transmission be covered also? never received any form of notification relating to this recall. but i had receive other recall for wiring problems. *tr

My passenger side rear coil spring broke. luckily i found the broken piece in my driveway. took it to midas and received a quote to replace both rear springs at a cost of $900. *tr

2001 ford taurus - both rear coil springs broke. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving at any speed, the contact hears banging noises coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. the failure caused improper suspension issues in the vehicle. he took the vehicle to his local shop and the mechanic stated that both the front and rear coil springs failed. the dealer has not confirmed or denied whether the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 75,000. updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/24/09. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the springs and struts on the rear of the vehicle failed. if driven, the struts could puncture the tires. she did not realize the failure until january 14, 2009 after new tires were placed on the vehicle. she stated that the front end of the vehicle was recalled for the same issue and the rear springs and struts should be recalled as well. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure occurred without warning. the current and failure mileages were 65,000. updated 02-23-09 *bf the consumer noticed the vehicle was not staying on the road properly when the roads were wet. the consumer had great difficulty maintaining the vehicle. the consumer had the tires replaced and in the process she was informed the springs were broken. updated 02/25/09. *jb

The failure is a broken left rear spring, requiring replacement of both rear springs. the old parts are not available. i would not say that the broken spring in my particular case caused immediate danger as the spring was still in the spring seat, however it is cause to fail a pa state safety inspection, and could have become dangerous if the spring was not replaced. the vehicle had 99,600 miles at the time of the failure. i can't pinpoint any specific events other than almost 100,000 miles of use in the salt belt. it is a common failure on the taurus, and mine broke later than many others. the front springs (which have not broken on my car) are covered under recall...the rears should be as well. *tr

2001 ford taurus with 69,000 miles has a broken rear coil spring. there is a problem with the front coils which ford will fix no charge under 04m04 customer satisfaction guarantee but it does not cover the rear springs. in the event of the back spring working it's way to the tire there has been rear tire blowouts with extensive damage to the vehicle itself and a danger to the driver and passengers. at this time my mother was informed that this was being looked into as a mandatory recall. i feel since they have had problems with the front and have acknowledged the defect that there is also a problem with the rear springs of those same years. parts required to correct problem are new coils both sides. we took it to the dealership and the service manager said he thinks there should be a mandatory recall but he did not have the authority to make that decision and referred me to you. the cost to my mother which is on a fixed budget is 600.00 and she cannot afford it. the service manger advised her to get it fixed before it caused numerous problems which would not be covered even though the damage occurred from the broken coil spring. at this time there has not been any dangerous occurrences but there are a possibility of them happening at any time. please look closer at this dangerous situation and make it mandatory to have ford motor company fix this problem. thank you brad farrow *tr

Broken coil springs in front and rear of vehicle. *tr

I noticed that after installing four brand new tires on my 2001 ford taurus, that the vehicle pulled to the right dramatically while driving. the alignment was just done as well. i also noticed that the rear of the vehicle sat extremely low. further investigation found that the rear coil spring on the right side had snapped at the base of strut. front springs have a recall, why not the front. i am aware of the problems on this subject as i am formerly a service advisor for ford. this is an all too common problem and does pose a safety problem!!!! this is true as the vehicle fails nysi and makes vehicle undriveable. ford will not repair, yet there are hundreds, if not thousands of the same exact concern. my vehicle is in perfect operating condition and cared for well. this should not happen! apparently until someone dies, ford and the government will not do anything about this. my 2001 impala and my 2002 cavalier both had well over 100k, never had this problem and they were in the salt states their entire operating lives!! there must be something done now please. i am forced to repair the vehicle at my own cost for something that is well known by the government and ford. *tr

Rear coil springs break! i remember the recall for front coil springs. but why ford doesn't recall rear as they break as often as the front ones?? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair service. the technician observed that the rear coil spring failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,000. updated 020209 *bf updated 02/03/09.*jb

Front & rear springs failed on 2001 ford taurus & were replaced. front springs also destroyed struts & were covered under a manufacturer warranty. rear springs also destroyed shocks but were not covered under warranty. ford dealer indicated that this failure was "common" on this model year. *tr

At time of state inspection: rear drivers coil spring failure causing damage to rear tire. estimated @ $397 for the coil and labor, plus $125 for new tire. mechanic said rear passenger spring is not far behind. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. in august of 2007, the contact noticed that the tires were wearing for no apparent reason. the rear tires were especially worn. all four tires were replaced. in october of 2008, all four tires were replaced again. a private mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the rear coil springs caused the rear tires to wear. the repair of the rear coil springs would cost $800. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the rear coil springs; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the rear coil springs failed and the front coil springs are weak. the dealer stated that they would not repair the front coil springs according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) until they have completely failed. they further stated that they would not assume financial responsibility for the rear coil springs because there was no recall for that component. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 106,000.

I own a 2001 ford taurus. the front and rear coil springs have been replaced two times over the years. there was a recall on the front springs but none on the rear. my recent incident occurred in october. i had five kids in the car when the front coil broke off and ripped the tire. the cost to fix was $1,700. why hasn't there been a stronger demand for ford to fix this problem. searching the internet i know this is a widespread problem. *tr

2001 ford taurus rear coil springs broke on both sides. very common complaint on this car although ford won't issue a recall. they have issued a recall for the front coil springs but refuse to do the same for the rear. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact's vehicle did not pass state inspection because both rear coil springs failed. he is in the process of notifying an authorized dealer and the manufacturer to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 61,000. updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/20/08. *jb

Rear coil spring broke and nearly cut the tire. *tr

Inspection of suspension on my 2001 ford taurus by tire shop on 11 oct 08 revealed both rear springs are broken. internet sites list numerous incidents of tires being punctured by broken springs. i guess not enough people have died in order to force ford to recall this very dangerous condition? you would think ford or the news media would inform the public about this potentially fatal defect. i really can't think of a more serious condition that would justify an organization like yours. thank you dan archer *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus ses sdn. i looked on fords web site for recalls and to my surprise there where none for rear suspension coil springs, this is the 4th coil spring that has broken on this car and i have only had the car for 4 years. i just drive to and from work with this many breaks there has to be some kind of engineering or parts defect, this should not even be happening , i could see it if i hauled stuff in the car over a period of time again i just drive. i see you have done an investigation and closed your case last year. i tell you that there are alot of other one's that had to been breaking i am sure that none of my 4 have reached your complaints or any other complaints. i am partially disabled and i can not afford $300 - $400 dollar car bills to get this fixed every time it breaks down.. ron paul *tr

I had my car inspected today and found out both rear springs on the struts were broken. when researching the problem, i've found out this is common in 2001 taurus sedans. this is a dangerous defect and i don't understand how a recall could be made for the front struts but not the back. a rear tire popping at 73 mph because of a broken spring breaking loose is just as dangerous as a front tire. *tr

Rear coil spring failure on ford taurus 01. *tr

Drove home from work. was inside my home about 10 minutes. heard a loud noise went out side and my car was on fire. fire men put it out and said it probably started up in the dash area. *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus ses. about 5 months ago (~90 k miles) my front passenger side spring broke. the spring was replaced under recall. yesterday (~103 k miles), i found the rear driver side coil spring also cracked open and hanging very near to the tire. this car drives 98% on i-94 at a speed of 75mph. thank god the broken spring did not pop my tire open. dealer checked and found both the rear springs broken. a $385 estimate is given for just replacing the spring (not the struts). i checked on the internet and found this is a very common problem in taurus. ford should come forward and put a recall on the rear springs too. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact was notified about a recall, but was informed that his vehicle was not included. he was experiencing seat belt failure and stated that when he buckles the belt, the seat belt indicator light still illuminates on the instrument panel. when he unbuckles the belt, it will not buckle properly again. the failure and current mileages were 137,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. after being parked for approximately ten or fifteen minutes, the contact heard a loud bang. the vehicle caught fire and it was extinguished by the fire department. a report was filed. the vehicle and a grill were destroyed. the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were 165,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that both rear coil springs fractured. one of the rear corners of the vehicle was leaning extremely low. through online research, he discovered various complaints for the same issue from other consumers. the spring also became dislodged from its normal position. he has not taken the vehicle to the dealer; however, the manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the rear springs and offered no assistance. the current mileage was 129,735 and failure mileage was approximately 129,600.

Approx. mid-may 2008 noticed coolant smell in car and water on the passenger side floor inside 2001 ford taurus wagon. within a couple of weeks, ac blower motor only worked on high. took to sherwood ford in salisbury, md end of may 2008 for repair. they replaced resistors to blower motor and stated problem was due to corrosion from water damage from leak in windshield/cowl. blower worked fine until august 18, 2008 started working only on high again. took back to sherwood ford 8-25-08, they are currently replacing resistors again and state that blower motor should be replaced too because it is not working up to par due to water damage. internet search of ford taurus cowl leak reveals many other people owning ford taurus/mercury sable have the same problem and ford will not issue recall. i cannot afford to replace the blower, if it goes out altogether then a dangerous situation could develop due to inability to clear the windshield of fog, etc. referencing complaint numbers 10184014, 10189897, 10195320, 10205290. called ford motor company customer relationship center on 8-25-08 and was told there is nothing they can do to help with repairs for this known defect. *tr

Both rear coil springs on our 2001 ford taurus sel rusted through and broke. the broken coil springs then fell down past the spring seat and the jagged, broken edge of the springs cut the inner side wall of both rear tires. the right rear tire blew out as a result of this while we were traveling 35 miles per hour. both rear tires needed to be replaced. fortunately no one was injured. this is a safety hazard! if this would have happened at highway speed or while in a curve, this could have been a terrible accident! please make ford install coil spring seat extensions and new coil springs on the rear of these cars to prevent the coil springs from falling into the tire area, this was done on the front coil springs for this car and should also be done on the rear before someone gets terribly injured or killed! please do not wait until then to do something! this could be prevented! i am also mailing you a letter describing this problem with photos of the tires, springs, etc. *tr updated 09/08/08. *jb

Right rear coil spring broke. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact started the ignition and heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the steering wheel rubbing against the steering column. the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures on a separate occasion. the noise level was more intense. the technician stated that the failure was related to the driver side tie rod end. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 43,700 and current mileage was 62,441. updated 09/24/08 *bf updated 09/26/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact struck a guard rail. the vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. prior to the failure, she never noticed any air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. the contact has pictures of the vehicle and a copy of the police report. she called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. a police report was filed. the failure and current mileages were 110,700.

2001 ford taurus has an issue with the rear coil springs. consumer wants to know when there will be a recall for this issue. *nj

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact heard a thumping sound and took the vehicle to a local mechanic. he was informed that the rear coil springs fractured. the mechanic replaced both rear coil springs in february and august of 2008. the coil springs currently need to be replaced again. the contact has scheduled an appointment for august 12, 2008 to have the repairs made. he called the dealer and they stated that there was a recall on the front coil springs, but not the rear. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 50,000.

I was parking my car when i heard a loud bang come from the rear of the car. i didn't find anything wrong after looking under the car. later when i attempted to drive away i heard a scraping noise coming from the rear of the car. i thought it might be the brakes so i had it towed to a repair shop. after the mechanic inspected the vehicle, he told me both rear springs were broken and the scraping noise was the broken left rear spring rubbing on the tire. i was lucky that i wasn't driving otherwise the broken spring would have eventually cut the tire. *tr

I had 3 broken coil springs on my car at one time. i learned there was a recall on the front coil springs, but not on the back. i have also learned that the cause of the fault on the coil springs was salt on the road, which is what caused my front and rear coil springs to break. i believe there should be a recall on the rear coil springs, as well as the front. i called ford's complaint department, and they said this would not be changed. then, i had broken shock absorbers, which my ford garage told me was a result of the coil springs. so not only did i have to pay for the rear coil springs, but i also have to pay to repair the shock absorbers! the garage manager said he has had numerous cases like this -- in fact, he had two in the shop in the same week. *tr

Vehicle (2001 ford taurus se) failed safety inspection because both rear coil springs are. fortunately, there was no accident involved because this problem was caught during a safety inspection. *tr

While on vacation, driver side rear spring broke, causing driver side rear strut to break. had to replace both rear springs and struts. car currently has only 31,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 30-40 mph, the vehicle would suddenly shut off lose power steering ability. the vehicle would drift to a stop and the interior lights remained illuminated on the instrument panel. during the first few failures, the contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road and walk home. she sent her husband to check the vehicle and it started up normally. on other occasions, it would take hours to days before the vehicle could be restarted. two different mechanics have performed diagnostic tests on the vehicle and they both stated that the cause of the failure was the box installed on the vehicle by the loan company. the contact called the loan company and they informed her to call their technician. the technician stated that it was not the box, even though it had not yet been inspected. he also refused to replace the box unless the contact paid $80 for the inspection service. the failure mileage was 96,000 and current mileage was 96,500.

Car appeared to lower in the back end than it should be. taken to repair shop. diagnosed with broken spring which was rubbing rear tires needing 2 new tires. car has only 75,000 miles. cost over $1000. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle failed inspection due to fractured front coil springs. the dealer stated that the rear coil springs also needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced the front coil springs according to the recall; however, the rear coil springs were not included. the recall number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 69,000.

Rear springs snapped destroying both tires. both left and right rear springs and struts and both rear tires had to be replaced. *tr

Every time it rains my passenger side floor is flooded with water. i've taken it to the dealer to be repaired, but get no solution. *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus and the rear coil springs are broken. have seen many complaints about this and there should be a recall on this. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while the contact was driving, he was informed by another driver that the brake lights on his vehicle were not working. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 103,000.

Rear spring broke, only 57,000 miles on my 2001 taurus. mechanic claimed you need to replace both - cost is $1033!! *tr

As i was backing out of my driveway, i heard a sound from my car's rear end. after i turned around and returned home i smelled burning rubber and noticed pieces of rubber inside the wheel. i removed the wheel and saw that the strut spring had broken and was rubbing the inside sidewall of the tire away. if this had occurred on the highway, it very well could have been fatal. luckily i was in the neighborhood or my daughter was not driving. this is an extremely severe safety hazard that occurs without warning and will produce an uncontrollable car. i contacted the local ford dealer and also called ford's customer service hotline but they will do nothing about this hazard or will they help in the repair. the front springs were under a recall but i didn't know this until one of these failed. ford replaced the front springs after this happened. from looking at this site, there seems to be a problem with this component. *tr

Put car in reverse and began to move when spring on drivers side front broke and punctured tire. *tr

Back springs broke and almost punctured a tire. we had to pay to have the springs replaced on the rear. if everyone was aware of the potential danger with the front springs why weren't the back springs also included in the safety recall? i think this is something someone should look into because this is also a safety issue. it is very unfair to have to pay for something that ford should have taken care of. my taurus has less than 75,000 miles on it and i'm wondering what other possible safety issues i have to look forward to. *tr

Rear suspension coils snapped in half requiring a complete replace of rear suspension. *tr

I was getting a routine oil change when the repair man said that both of my rear coil springs were broken on my '01 ford taurus. he mentioned that a broken rear coil spring can puncture tires and lead to accidents. he further explained that it would cost roughly $1400 to replace the coil springs and shocks and all the fittings etc.. i had never heard this severe of a problem with a vehicle that has less than 100k. i further did research on the issue to find thousands of complaints and the best that ford will say about it is, "it has not caused any serious accidents." i cannot believe that we have to wait for someone to be seriously injured or worse before a company owns up to the problem and takes care of it. i will surely not buy another ford vehicle if this is the way they do business. *tr

2001 ford taurus. back (rear) suspension springs broke. ongoing issue with this make and model. extremely dangerous as the broken springs can puncture the tire and ultimately cause physical and/or property harm. the front springs had a recall on them related to this issue however, not the rear springs. this is so dangerous and very common according to two different repair shops of this make and model. *tr

Both rear coils springs are broken. *tr

Daughter was driving car and heard funny rattling noise in front end when going over bumps. i checked out the front end and found the front driver's side coil spring was broken. while getting that fixed the driver's side rear coil spring was found to be broken also! *tr

Starting engine with transmission in park; won't shift out of park, brake lights don't work. occurs daily. have to turn engine off, start, then put into gear, but brake lights still don't usually work. tried to have ford dealer repair under recall (04v10600 or 04s12, related to 1s08?), but was told by dealer & ford customer service it didn't apply to my vin. paid dealer to replace brake light assembly and wiring. concerned as both failure to shift into gear & brake light failure have left the driver stranded & at risk of an accident. i believe the recall should be expanded to include my vehicle and probably many others with the same issue, that were not included in the previous recall. repair cost 158.61. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the front end of the vehicle dropped. the vehicle was taken to an auto garage and they stated that both front driver and passenger side coil springs failed. the vehicle was repaired and the coils and struts were replaced. the manufacturer stated that they will not reimburse her because the repair was not performed by an authorized ford dealer. the failure mileage was 63,830 and current mileage is 63,956. updated 09/16/08. *lj updated 09/18/08 *jb

Rear coil springs have broken causing damage to tire. extremely hazardous. *tr

I was driving my 2001 ford taurus and when i accelerated after pulling onto the highway from a parking lot, the car reached a speed somewhere between 50-60 mph and held that speed. the car is equipped with a cruise control, which i rarely use. i was not using it at the time. i applied the brakes, but the car held steady at the same speed. i drove approximately six miles in moderate traffic, damaging the brakes in the process, until i found an area where i could safely drive off the road without risk to myself or others. eventually, the car slowed to the point at which i could angle into a slight embankment and stop. i had the car towed to the ford dealership. they repaired the damage done to the brakes but kept the car for a week and still had some difficulty in identifying what caused the acceleration problem. they finally said that it had to do with the cruise control and disconnected it. the manager of the service department there commented that this was not a problem he¿d encountered before. they also found that the car idled at an unacceptably high rate and had some difficulty resolving that problem. i paid for the repairs and have been driving the car for nearly two weeks. there is still a problem with acceleration in that it will hold a speed for nearly a half mile or so, although the brakes will stop it. the fact that the service people at the dealership were so perplexed by the problem and were unable to fully eliminate it leads me to wonder if it might not be the result of some kind of factory defect, although i can¿t find anything about a recall. the car is seven years old and has nearly 114,000 miles on it. *tr

The rear of my 2001 ford taurus has dropped. *tr

Water leaks into the passenger floor board on my 2001 ford taurus. in researching it on the web i found a link to this site. it just started a few months ago. i found another complaint 10184014. this site said to mention recall number 03v087000. as widespread as this appears to be i feel that ford should cover the design mistake. *tr

I had to replace the both front coil springs on a 2001 ford taurus. the left front had broken. the car did have the shields installed as per the recall. ford has done nothing to help with the cost. the car has 72,000 miles . *tr

Left rear spring broke and punctured tire on my mothers 2001 ford taurus. *tr

Rear coil spring of my 2001 ford taurus has broken and making contact with the tire. the tire is damaged all around it,and the car was making noise when i checked it myself i found out that its the spring that is broken,know i have to fix it and buy a new tire,because the tire is badly damaged ,if i did not check it ,it could have been a probable accident due the tire puncture. i think ford has to pay for it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact had to have the blower resistor replaced in her vehicle because the air would only be distributed in high amounts. several weeks later, the knob failed again and a representative from the dealer stated that water was leaking in the vehicle through the engine, which led to the blower resistor failure. the failure occurred three additional times. the contact stated that she can hear water entering her vehicle in rainy weather conditions. the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility: windshield). she is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 147,579.

Noise was noticed coming from rear driver's side tire. sounded like brake pad sticking. after a couple of miles of driving the tire blew out. when investigating tire failure it was found the spring had broken and punctured the tire. the failure just happened today therefore there has been no resolution. vehicle will have to be towed to dealership for repairs. *tr

Rear coil spring broke on right rear 2001 taurus damaging tire. *tr

Our 2001 ford taurus had been sitting in the garage for 4 months. my wife backed out of the driveway and heard a noise. i drove it around the block and heard the noise also. i removed the right rear wheel and discovered the right rear strut spring had broken and was rubbing on the tire. nothing physical was done to cause this fracture; the fracture appears to be fresh, but the outside surface of the spring appears to be corroded. *tr

I received a recall notice from ford motor company on 4/7/08 that my 2001 ford taurus was being recalled to have front anti-corrosion shields installed on the front springs. on 4/8/08 the lt front spring rusted through and punctured the left front tire. had i been driving at the time i would have been pulled into oncoming traffic. i contacted ford customer service and was told sorry the car was out of warranty by 3900 miles even though it was a recall problem. i tried to explain that 4/7/08 was the first notice i received and was told that they had been trying to recall the car since 2004 but had been sending the notices to the previous owner. i purchased the car in 2006. it did not matter that was the first notice i had received. i was told that it was my fault because i had purchased a used vehicle. i was also told they were not responsible because illinois was slow to update their database for ford. i am now responsible for a 900.00 repair bill. had they contacted me in a timely manner, the shields would have been installed in 2006. i was also told that any prudent consumer looks for any recalls on that vehicle on the corporate web site before purchasing the vehicle. this was a safety issue and ford took no responsibility for it. they had a design flaw and are taking no responsibility for it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for brake work, the mechanic discovered that both rear coil springs failed. the driver's side of the vehicle sustained tire damage. the current and failure mileages were 63,000.

Rear coil spring fractured resulting in blown tire. *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus purchased from dan buckey ford in chestnut ridge, ny (now diamond ford). a few years ago (2005 i think) we received notice about defective front coil springs. we took the car into the dealer and had shields installed that were supposed to protect from tire blowouts. they also said the front coil springs warranty would be extended to 150,000 miles. while the car was in the dealer, they told us that the left rear coil spring was broken. this was not covered under the recall or the warranty. we had to pay $600 to get it repaired. yesterday, the right rear coil spring broke. again, not covered under warranty. coil springs should rarely break on cars. if the front springs are defective, then it makes sense that the rear springs are too. this is an outrage and ford should be held accountable. *tr

The engine cradle, or subframe on my vehicle completely rusted into, the frame rusted from the inside, showing no obvious indications on the external, visible part of the frame, this incident came without warning, until the front control arm mount broke loose from the frame, while my wife was driving down the road, causing her to loose control... the body is solid with no rust, and vehicle is kept under carport... *tr

My mother owns a 2001 ford taurus, and we recently discovered that the rear, driver-side, coil spring has broken. fortunately, this did not cause any additional damage, such as a flat tire from the spring puncturing the tire and potentially causing an accident. several certified mechanics has informed me that this is "a common problem" with these coil springs on these and similar vehicles. i have also confirmed that there already exists a recall on the front coil springs that also have a similar problem. my understanding is that the dealerships are installing a "shield" on the front coil springs to prevent the spring from damaging the tire when the coil spring breaks. at that point, when the spring breaks, the dealerships will then replace the front coil springs at no charge. in my opinion, i feel the rear coil springs should fall under this same recall. i have got to believe that the front and rear coil springs are very similar in engineering design. at this point, the dealership is more than willing to install the rear coil springs at $385.02. *tr

Heard rubbing sound then felt rear tire "pop" and deflate. on removal of rear passenger side tire found suspension spring broke and cause of tire failure. had car towed to dealership and am having rear springs and shocks replaced as well as destroyed rear tire. *tr

Rear passenger coil spring broke, dug into the rear side of the tire all the way around down to the belt. i found it by accident when washing my wife's car, could have been a real disaster because she drove on the freeway earlier that day. replacing both springs and tire at a cost of approx $500. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 50 mph, the rear coil spring failed and caused the vehicle to sway left and right. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and they stated that both rear coil springs and shock absorbers needed to be replaced. the repair would cost $350. the failure and current mileages were 88,000. updated 03-28-08 *bf

I am a owner of a 2001 ford taurus which i bought used and have owned it now for 2 years. it is the first ford i have owned in over 20 years. since i have owned it, it has not given me too many problems, just the basic break downs like, batteries, brakes ,seized a/c compressor,coolant expansion tank cracked, ect. those things are going to break. but what has really upset me is how i have read about the coil springs breaking on the taurus and causing possible damage to the vehicle. i didn't think it would happen to me but after arriving home today i noticed a small piece of metal under my 01 taurus and after further observation i found it to be a piece of my rear coil spring from the drivers side. i am a 40+ year old male who has had many makes and models of different types of vehicles and have never had or heard of coil springs breaking as they do on the ford taurus. this is a problem that needs to be repaired by ford and not the consumer. so i can only expect that the rest of the springs are faulty and need to be replaced before i have any further damage to my vehicle. it seems to me that the ford company does not care about craftmanship or the consumers safety. so change your slogan " have you driven a ford lately" to " your riding on faulty coil springs". this is a serious problem that is a major safety issue and needs to be corrected free of charge to all ford taurus owners. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 20 mph, the front coil spring failed and made a loud banging noise. the coil spring punctured the front passenger side tire. in 2002, ford placed a protective cover over the coil spring. the cover was removed when the struts were replaced in 2007. the vehicle will be towed to the dealer. nhtsa campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension: front:springs:coil springs) was referenced. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 92,000.

While driving on city streets under normal conditions the right rear coil spring broke. it missed the tire by less than one inch and rubbed against the rim. i called ford because we had an identical failure with the front springs over the summer, they were a recalled item and were replaced free of charge. ford informed me that the rear were not covered under a recall. i am repairing the vehicle myself, the cost will be around $150.00. this cost would be significantly higher if the spring would have hit the tire, and could have possibly caused an accident. *tr

Rear coil spring is broken. we discovered the broken spring when it started making a hard rubbing noise against the tire. upon inspection, it appears by the rust and corrosion on the fractured end that it has been broken for some time. we travel out of town often as our daughters are both in college out of area. this would have been fatal if the tire would have shredded from the broken spring on the washington dc beltway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact's vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). the dealer placed a shield on the vehicle as the remedy. on february 28, 2008, she took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and was informed that both rear coil springs malfunctioned and were cracked. the dealer was surprised that they were still holding. the dealer repaired the vehicle at that time. the current and failure mileages were 48,900. update 04-02-08 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for new tires, she was informed that both rear leaf springs failed. the rear springs were rubbing against the tires. the dealer stated that the springs could puncture the tires and cause great harm. the repair would cost $600. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 04/14/08. *lj updated 04/11/08 *tr

Left rear suspension coil spring fractured destroying tire. *tr

My 2001 ford taurus se is constantly breaking small chunks of the rear coil spring. i haven't replaced them yet. that is my spring project. i noticed this happening last year when i replaced the rear brake drums. i waited until now because i didn't have a web address to file this complaint with. *tr

Broken rear springs on 2001 ford taurus cost over 500 to replace. front springs defective also and caused flat tire. springs in front replaced at ford cost. i was not reimbursed for tire. *tr

Rear coil spring broke. left part of rear coil spring on garage floor-no damage to vehicle. spring was replaced. *tr

Rear coil spring broke while in parking lot. *tr

When rotating the headlamp control switch clockwise the instrument cluster (dash) lights do not come on. however, the exterior lights do come on. *tr

For the past 4 years i have had continuous leaking in my vehicle on the passenger side of the car. i purchased this vehicle brand new and have been the only driver. everytime it rains my floor has a puddle of water on it and it takes days for it to dry. i have had to replace my fan motor blower 4 times and i use a towel to wipe the humidity of the window since the heater doesn't work well due to all the moisture. i recently discovered that i wasn't the only one with this problem and decided to report it here. *tr

The motor that runs the windshield wiper fluid stopped working. *tr

My 2001 ford taurus has been leaking water into the passenger side floor board. it only happens when it rains and it actually leaves a puddle of water on the floor making the carpet smell and collect mold. this is turn, the water is also collecting in the blower motor casing and filling up causing the blower motor to stop working. i used to be able to bang on the blower motor casing to help the water leak out of it and once the water did leak out the blower motor would work, however it is now winter time and getting below zero at night, i went to take my son to school in the morning and the blower motor would not come on at all, leaving us with no heat in the vehicle and actually causing a driving hazard as the windows fog up and freeze instantly, i almost got into an accident with my son in the car...this was very scary and i want some answers as to why this has not been recalled on these cars. i have read up on this and this is happening for years with several makes and models but mostly on the ford taurus'. i now have to replace the blower motor and find the leak...before it happens again. *tr

I own a 2001 ford taurus station wagon. twice now i've been told i need a new transmission. true, i have just under 100,000 miles on it; but that's still two transmissions. the first time i replaced the tranny i had about 50,000 miles on it. piece of junk! *tr

The paint on the exterior of the trunk door under the license plate is peeling. the cosmetic blemish is about 18inches in length and 3-4inches high. i have contacted ford motor company, customer relations division at 800-392-3673 about this issue; i spoke with a front line representative named kevin whose employee id is 61151, he assured me this is not a manufacturer defect and to take the vehicle in for servicing at my closest ford dealership, he also stated ford motor company will not pay for nor provide financial assistance for the repair of the cosmetic blemish; i then proceeded to ask for his supervisor i was assured several times that the supervisor would give me the same response and was then given a reference number of 0482120158 and transferred to ron (41004) who again asked me what the issue was and upon further investigation ron said indeed this was not a manufacturer defect and said he would not overturn his employees decision about not providing the repair or assisting with the cost of the repair he assured me no one would overturn his decision and i was going to have to repair the vehicle myself with no assistance from ford. i thanked him for his time, told him i would file a complaint with the nhtsa and requested a call back from the next highest form of management, he said i would receive a call back within 2-5 business days and said good luck trying to get anything out of ford. *tr

Back coil springs on 2001 ford taurus broke.*cn

Heard a bang heading off an off ramp and car shot into guard rail with drivers side of car breaking headlight, bumper, bending hood, fender and door and various scratches along side of car. had car towed to dealer where purchased upon investigation both front coil springs were broken and front tires were shredded. as repairs were being made i found there was a ford recall on the front coil springs for the fractures an shredding of tires. never received recall notice. the ford motor company, after repairs were made, don't want to reimburse repairs made because the repairs weren't made through them and refuse to pay the body damage. *tr

Dealer found all four springs broken after car was grinding on rear tire. dealer is replacing front ones per recall but i feel rear springs are also prone to failure and ford should issue a recall. car suffered tire damage to right rear wheel. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact had just refilled the washer window fluid and pressed the button for the fluid a second time when he began to smell smoke. by the time he and his daughter exited the vehicle, flames were rising from under the hood. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. nhtsa campaign id number 01v258000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer: motor) was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 124,004.

Rear suspension coil broke on our 2001 ford taurus. it caused my wife to fishtail, due to puncture of tire by broken end of coil in wintertime. luckily for us there were no other cars on the road or an accident would have ensued, though my wife is currently suffering a migraine from the whiplash. i hold ford responsible for being aware of coil product problems, having recalled the front springs in 2005. i hold them responsible for not publicly asserting the problems with both front and rear suspension as complaints arose and specifically telling consumers that the rear suspension spring/coil was not and/or would not be recalled. i find this to be unacceptable, and believe that the piece should be recalled, and every consumer reimbursed for the expense of repair and replacement prior to the recall by ford motor co. it's for this very reason that so many american consumers are turning to foreign manufacturers. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 65 mph, the air bag light illuminated. the dealer inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 140,630.

My daughter came home last night and i went to check her car this morning and found a flat tire on the left rear. pumped it up and heard air leaking out, removed it and found the coil spring sticking out had cut the tire down and punctured it. i replaced the coil and strut as a unit from advance with a monroe which has a 5/8 coil spring, the original from ford was 1/2". ford had a recall , campaign # 04v3320000 for the coil springs on the front , why not the rear as well? its apparent they had a problem with the rear as you have 60 complaints before mine. does it take a death to make them fix the problem? our car only has 42,211 miles on it today when i replaced the strut and tire. we purchased the car from an individual, at the ford dealers lot, as it had been parked there after body work had been performed and been setting for over a year , it only had 18,000 miles on it 2 years ago. i have the old strut with broken spring, it has a small crack that shows some rust in the edge, and has a ductile fracture clean break with no rust in it. i'm a cat mechanic with some training in failure analysis, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this one out. *tr

My wife owns a 2001 ford taurus in which the driver's side rear coil spring broke while backing it out of the garage. it had already been taken to the dealership for a recall on the front springs because one of them broke while i was driving it. after contacting the ford customer assistance center (1-800-392-3673) today, they told me that they don't have a recall on this problem and all costs to repair would be mine. obviously they have a problem with this model year and they won't stand behind their product. the car currently has 87,400 miles on it. this doesn't seem like a lot considering the type of failure that has occurred again. i also noticed a number of complaints posted on the internet about this problem. *tr

Failure/fracture of front suspension coil springs and related tire damage. my car was repaired as far as the front suspension is concerned under warranty only for springs. my concern is future spring failure on rear suspension which is known to have similar failures with no safety recall in effect at this time. despite the nhtsa tests on similar vehicle defect, i am not convinced that the potential for a loss of vehicle control incident is unlikely. i wonder if one of the nhtsa persons responsible for the test information would let me trade vehicles with them. would they be willing to drive this car for extended use on crowded interstate highways in all weather conditions like so many of us do? the parts in question fail because of corrosion. in most cases the spring breaks at the lower first coil, ford has installed a shield to prevent related tire damage per nhtsa campaign id number: 04v332000 here is my point as plainly as i can put it. these springs will corrode at any location due to stone chips or other surface imperfections. as a result these springs have the potential to break at any location rendering the shield at the lower coil useless. the result could be a loss of vehicle control regardless of which, front or rear, position. should not ford motor company be mandated to at least inspect these parts for corrosion in other than the common point of failure, and if necessary replace them? ford has introduced replacement springs with improved corrosion resistant coatings, but in the case of the rear suspension springs on the same vehicles known to have similar failures, there is no current consumer protection mandated. please tell me that you are going to correct this issue. isn't it obvious that at best this problem is only half corrected! since when is that good enough? thanks for all your successes in the matter of motor vehicle safety! i hope this issue will soon be added to the list. bob zamost *tr

I pulled out of my parking lot and heard a scraping sounds. i drove around the block back into my parking lot and the sound was there the whole time. i jacked the rear of the car up and noticed the left rear spring was broken and was actually scraping the rear tire. had it tow to a shop and replaced the springs/struts on the rear. repair shop took a picture of the old spring which i have. also replaced the rear tire, it had just scraped off a surface layer of rubber, might have been ok as it didn't get to the belt, but felt safer with a new tire. *tr

2001 ford taurus. rear springs have broken. would have punctured a tire, but was able to grind off broken part of spring. have not repaired spring yet, only have ground off point of spring. *tr

Left rear coil spring broke while car was in parking lot and being occupied by 4 adults. broken spring did not come in contact with tire, but was dangerously close. ford garage on vacation diagnosed problem and cut away enough of the spring end to safely clear tire to be able to drive the car 320 miles from vacation to home. arranged for home town ford garage to replace both rear coil springs for $400. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even after the vehicle had been turned off. the dealer stated that the booster and deactivation switch failed. the dealer and manufacturer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). the current and failure mileages were 150,000.

Rear coil springs and struts broken on 2001 ford taurus ses. blowout of tire due to broken coil puncturing tire. *tr

Brought in my 2001 ford taurus for a front end shake and was informed by the mechanic that all 4 coil springs were broken! *tr

2001 ford taurus back springs broke. consumer's mechanic determined that her front coil springs were under recall and the rear ones were made by a different manufacturer. *kb

On 10/16/07 , my local dealership changed my oil and rotated my tires and identified a broken rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus se, the mechanic told me he is seeing a trend between 2001-2003 models, he informed me continued driving without repair would likely result in a blown tire, perhaps being hazardous. i've made an immediate appointment to replace rear coil springs. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. when the contact started the vehicle, it jerked when the engine was cold. he stated that when he places the vehicle in drive, it accelerates too quickly. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that all of the vehicles of that year, make, and model start in that manner. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. updated 11/06/07 *tr

Blower or resistor failure due to leaks. *tr

Blower motor on my ford taurus and blower resistor has shorted out because of a water leak. i have researched this problem and have found numerous other taurus owners with the same problem. william ford who filed a complaint number 10184014 is one person to many others to mention. *tr

Broken rear spring on a 2001 taraus se. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 15 mph, the contact heard a crunking sound and the vehicle experienced brake failure. he pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and it was towed to the repair shop. the mechanic stated that the two rear coil springs failed and needed to be replaced, in addition to the struts. everything has been replaced. the current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 58,300.

Air conditioning / heater blower stopped working. front passenger side floor wet when it rains. will need to be repaired soon with cold weather approaching. expecting $500+ repair bill. nhtsa has many complaints for this issue. it is a common problem on a 2001 ford taurus. *tr

Took my car in for new tires and was informed that both rear springs were broke. the tires had a groove wore in them.

Rear coil spring broke and punctured tire. the mechanic said that he sees this problem frequently with 2001 taurus models. rear tires and coil springs needed to be replaced. there was no crash, but there could have easily have been. this car was purchased to be a safe family car to transport an infant-the consequences of this failure could have been very severe.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while performing a routine check-up, the mechanic noticed that the rear coil spring failed and was striking the rear driver side tire. the vehicle was repaired. the current and failure mileages were 51,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. when the air conditioner was turned on, the engine would stall. the weather was 90 degrees. there were no warning indicators. the vehicle would restart after several hours. the dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000 miles. the current mileage was 105,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that his vehicle had been parked in the driveway the entire day when he found it engulfed in smoke. the smoke arose from the dashboard near the steering column, however, there was no actual fire. the dashboard burned due to the heat. a fire report was filed. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 108,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. when the contact took her vehicle to the dealer to have the tires rotated and balanced, she was informed that the front and rear coil springs were broken. the dealer replaced the front coil springs at no charge, but would not replace the rear coil springs. the cost to repair the rear coil springs is $185.64 plus the $59.99 alignment. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 79,900. the consumer stated feels ford should reimburse all consumers for rear coils springs and alignment. updated 09/18/07 *tr

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. *jb

I noticed a noise after tires were rotated. i asked to have it looked at during 90,000 mile maintenance. both rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus broke. rear driver side tire shredded as result of broken coil. had to have both rear coils replaced, and buy two new tires for vehicle. *tr

I brought my 2001 taurus to the dealership after i was told by the tire company that my front springs were bad. i was informed that this was a recall. when i took my car in to have the recalled springs fixed, i was informed that both of my rear springs were broken as well as my rear struts. why are the rear springs not being recalled when they are obviously defective? when i was unable to authorize the dearlership to complete the repairs due to the immense cost, i had to sign a waiver absolving the dealership of any responsibility if an accident were to occur when i left the dealership. this is obviously a very serious defect that could be very dangerous. why is ford not addressing this issue? *tr

Ford dealer mechanic informed us that right rear spring is broken on 2001 ford taurus. he advised us that vehicle is unsafe to drive. *tr

I have a 2001 ford taurus. while driving the vehicle the anti-theft light will come on. the vehicle will shut down without warning. i was driving on interstate 75 in tn. the speed zone is 70mph. the car shut off and i was almost hit in the rear by a semi truck. i had my entire family in the car with me at the time. this is not an intermittent problem. i took the car into a ford dealer and i was told it was the ignition. it was replaced and two weeks later the same thing started. now i am told it is a gem module, or, pcm module, several other things. this to me is a very dangerous vehicle. when the car quits running, and you lose all power,and control of the vehicle, from brakes to steering. even the steering wheel locked down. it took 2 hours before the car would restart. this has occurred over 20 times. this problem is not only dangerous to the driver, but other drivers on the road. it will one day kill people. *tr

2001 ford taurus, passenger rear coil spring broken. caused stabilizer link damage, tire damage. one year ago a front spring broke and was replaced under recall by ford. this is the same problem/defect and ford should stand behind this as it did the front spring defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle's battery was completely dead. he tested the battery and alternator and they were fine. he jumped the vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were not functioning. he called the dealer and they advised him of a part that he needed to repair the vehicle. when the contact went to pick up the part from the dealer, he noticed that it was a recalled part. at that point, he discovered nhtsa recall number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the dealer stated that his vehicle was excluded from the recall and he would have to pay for the repair. the vehicle remains at the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 91,097.

Sears and their defective chinese tires. on july 26, 2007, we purchased four new sumitomo htr h4 p215/60hh16 tires for my 16 year old sons 2001 taurus from sears in lincoln, nebraska. on august 12, 2007 he drove approximately 15 miles on the interstate to go to a park with some of his friends. shortly after pulling into the park, the right front tire went flat. he immediately pulled over and changed the flat tire, replacing it with the donut in his trunk. i had never seen a new tire with less then 300 miles on it in this condition. the flat tire had split open along the sidewall. there was no damage to the tire other then this split. it wasn't scuffed like he had hit a curb and there were no nails or puncture holes in the tires. to me, it just looked to be another defective chinese tire. i have had a terrible time with the employees at sears. they have been extremely uncooperative and we have not yet reached a satisfactory resolution. after several hours of working towards a resolution, they did finally agree that the tire was defective and placed a new tire on the rim. however, they stated that they were too busy to place the wheel back on the car and told my son he would have to do that himself. i expect we will end up in court. thank you for your attention to this matter. *jb

1)the seat belt buckle worked fine, until 2) the buckle started sticking and it's impossible to unbuckle, causing 3) possible death if the seatbelt buckle is not replaced. this is similar to nhtsa campaign id number : 01v144000, however, my car was not built until december 2000. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the shop and it was discovered that the rear springs failed and punctured the tires. the contact spoke with the manufacturer requesting assistance with the $1,300 repair cost, but was denied assistance. the current and failure mileages were 43,000. the consumer stated replaced 2 tires were needed 4 were bought, both sets of springs, struts, mounts. the dealer stated the left rear brakes seem to be hanging. updated 08/07/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle was taken for state inspection and they stated that the rear coil springs broke. the coil springs and shock absorber were replaced. there was a recall for the front coil springs (nhtsa campaign # 04v332000). the current and failure mileages were 48,325.

We have a 2001 ford taurus that we bought new. had the front spring shields installed upon receiving recall notice. front springs are ok so far, but i noticed the rear of the car sat a little low in the garage. i had heard of some spring problems with the fords, and my son just had the rear springs on his focus replaced recently at his own expense. (he bought the focus new also) i scheduled service at our ford dealership and they confirmed both rear springs are broken. they did not have them in stock, so rescheduled me for the next day. the struts did not come in, so now i'm rescheduled for next week. now i don't know if we should drive it or not, as i found out that a lot of tires are being punctured, and i had recently put new tires on. ford should take care of this... *tr

Rear coil spring broke on my 2001 ford taurus and a piece of steel fractured off and damaged the rear fender. according to the ford dealer that services my care it is not covered by ford and both rear springs must be replaced. in addition i now have to have the rear fender repaired at a body shop. *tr

Driving along a smooth road,car was jolted with a loud bang. i discovered the front passenger side coil spring fractured,leaving part of its base in the strut mount. second coil spring to fail on this car. passenger rear also failed, one year ago. *jb

Water leak caused blower motor & resistor to short. $475 + tax to reprit. internet search yields many other similar complaints and occurrences. silent recall by ford that is repaired at no cost while car still under warranty. however, when car out of warranty, consumer responsible for cost of repairing this defect. reference ford technical service bulletins tsb 04-15-3 and tsb 03-15-6. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 50 mph, the front and rear coil springs fractured. the service shop replaced the rear springs in the latter part of 2006. the contact stated that the failure sounded as if a stone had struck the undercarriage of the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. the consumer stated the front and rear coil springs broke in a relatively short period time. the front coil springs in the front didn't just break in one place, but in two places . the front strut mount was also punctured and had to be replaced. updated 08/16/07.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph, the passenger side front tire flattened. the contact pulled over and changed the tire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the cause of failure as a failed spring. the dealer also noticed that the rear spring had failed. the current and failure mileages were 106,000.

Rear coil spring manufacturing defect on 2001 ford taurus. *ak

Rear coil springs failure for the second time. the rear coil springs failed for the second time. this time puncturing the rear tire. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact heard an unfamiliar noise while driving. he stopped the vehicle and noticed that the right rear spring was puncturing the tire. the vehicle was towed to a ford dealer and diagnosed as needing the rear springs replaced, in addition to the rear right tire. the current and failure mileages were 48,000.

Apr 2007 i have a 2001 ford taurus [xxx] purchased used from pundmann ford feb. 2003. a few days ago i noticed a large piece of coil spring under the car. thinking that the spring was from the front and related to the shields that were installed under a previous recall i took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that both rear springs were broken. my trunk is never weighted down and i do not tow anything. did the rear springs come from the same vendor that supplied the defective front springs? as far as i know this is unheard of, even the service rep was surprised, and said that it should not have passed the required missouri safety inspection. i should hope that ford motor company will be willing to make an arrangement to have these springs replaced at no charge. sincerely, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] dear [xxx], thank you for contacting the ford motor company customer relationship center regarding your 2001 ford taurus. we have reviewed your situation, and there are no warranties, recalls or customer satisfaction programs on your vehicle that would provide assistance for this repair. sincerely, shiela ford motor company follow up: 12jun07 had both defective rear springs replaced at pundmann ford, noticed new "clunk" from rear and took back to pundmann --- i was told that the broken rear springs probably caused excessive stress on the struts and they needed replaced, i don't suppose that ford is going to take responsibility for any of this, even though there are numerous complaints on the nhtsa's website --- is it only when defective components kill people that the manufacturers are forced to make things right? *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Repeated expensive repairs required to replace blower motor control and blower fan due to leak in rh cowling. had to install brain hat. *tr

Large bang noise on moderate (normal) braking to stop sign. vehicle was taken to local ford dealership for inspection. found 2 fractured rear coil springs as well as two tire severely grooved on interior of sidewall. replaced two springs, as well as two rear tires. previous tires were about a month old. *tr

One front spring was replaced under ford recall procedure. now i have learned that both of the rear springs broke. local ford dealer said that no recall has been issued for rear springs.*ak

Faulty suspension; both rear springs broken. *tr

On 7 june 07, the left rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus se broke and contacted the tire, rubbing the inside of the sidewall almost completely through. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while preparing to make a right turn, the vehicle's brakes failed while attempting to decelerate from 50 mph. the brake warning indicator light illuminated. the contact had to shut off the vehicle in order for it to stop. the vehicle was towed to a ford dealer and has not been diagnosed at this time. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 49,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving in reverse at 2 mph, the contact heard a noise and drove the vehicle home. the contact found that the rear coil spring created a hole in the left rear tire. the vehicle is currently at the shop. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact noticed that the vehicle was lower on one side in the rear. he jacked up the vehicle and discovered that the rear driver side coil spring had failed and was puncturing the tire. he spoke with the dealer who stated that the vehicle is not under recall. the weather conditions were partly sunny. the current and failure mileages were 116,000. updated 07/19/07. *jb

I had a catastrophic failure of the coil springs on the 2001 ford taurus, and had to replace the front coil springs at my expense. later , i found out about safety recall 04v332000 , and presented the bill to the local ford garage for reimbursement of the price of the parts. the district ford recall representative refused my claim and would not give a reason other than the work was not done at a ford garage. what were the options. the spring destroyed the tire and i could have crashed under other conditions. *ak

2001 taurus: the spring on the ear driver's side wheel broke and destroyed the tire. ford knew that the springs installed on this type of vehicle were prone to breaking, and even had a recall relating to this exact problem for the front wheels. i didn't understand how it was determined that there was a problem with the springs, but failed to replace all the springs during the recall. when i contacted the dealership i was told that they were surprised that there was not a recall on the rear springs, and that they thought that there should have been a recall.*ak

I took my car in for recall service 04s17 from ford, front coil spring shields. the technician came to find out that the rear leaf springs have a crack. this sounds to me that the rear springs are also a problem and should be added to the recall in tandem with the front coil spring defect. he told me that there's a possibility that i can blow out my rear tire, so i need both rear springs replaced. estimated cost of labor and parts along with an alignment, $460. i'm going to get the work done soon, because of the potential danger of the rear tire blowing out, but it does sound like a manufacturer's defect just like the front coil recall.

Replaced rear coil springs on the 2001 taurus sedan. also, needed new struts as a result of the failure.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact took his vehicle in for inspection and found that both of the rear coil springs were damaged. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

2001 ford taurus. both rear springs are broke. *tr

Driving at low speed, and heard a load "pop" from the driver rear side. i was directly in front of a firestone service center and immediately pulled in. under car inspection showed the rear coil had broke and cut through the inner side wall of the tire. technician said another 500 feet would have caused the tire to blow. if i had been at highway speed a serious accident would have occurred. the firestone manager states they see this problem often on taurus/sable models. i knew there was a recall on the front springs (i had the vehicle in for the recall to check/replace). i contacted my local dealer for details on what to do for rear spring re-call and was told they know of no problem with rear coils. i find this statement hard to believe, since the firestone repair center see cars every month with this problem. i had both springs replaced,struts (damaged), tire replaced, and vehicle aligned ($1300 total). i have defective spring in my garage. *tr

Rear springs broken, recall on front but not rear. i read that some springs broke and punctured tires. if one set of springs is bad wouldn't it be obvious to replace all? what will it take to recall the rear springs? this is obviously defective springs. why should consumer have to deal with it????? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph the driver's side coil spring failed. the mechanic replaced both coil springs, a damaged cv joint, a failed connector rod, and a damaged strut. the contact never received a safety recall notice, and didn't know if the repairs were performed with the previous owner per recall# 04v332000. the contact had the front brake pads repaired. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.*ak

Check engine light turned on in october 2005 and was told it was a failure of egr sensor; light turned off when i added more coolant to the reservoir, which was empty but not generating a heating message. light turned back on after next gas fill. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle was brought to a repair shop for new rear drums. the mechanic replaced the rear drums and brakes, and noticed that the rear coil spring failed. through research the contact discovered several complaints regarding the above mentioned failure. the current and failure mileages were 72,000.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. he noticed the rear passenger side coil spring was fractured and damaged the tire. the dealer confirmed that the coil spring was fractured. there is currently a defect investigation open (nhtsa action # pe05054). the current and failure mileages were 72,500. the consumer provided invoice for repairs. updated 06/19/07 *tr

Hello, i have a 2001 ford taurus purchased used from pundmann ford feb. 2003. a few days ago i noticed a large piece of coil spring under the car. thinking that the spring was from the front and related to the shields that were installed under a previous recall i took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that both rear springs were broken. how can a vehicle that has not suffered harsh winters and is only 6 years old have broken springs? my trunk is never weighted down and i do not tow anything. did the rear springs come from the same vendor that supplied the defective front springs? as far as i know this is unheard of, even the service representative was surprised. the ford service representative also stated that the vehicle "should not have passed the state safety inspection with these broken springs". i was told by ford customer care that they were not required to do anything at this time. 4/23/07 *tr

Broken rear coil springs. i was to the dealer 2 months ago and had the broken front coil springs replaced under warranty. now, during a state inspection ,was informed the rear springs were broken and must be replaced at my cost.*ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving 55 mph\ the vehicle began making a noise. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the failure was due to the rear coil springs and struts. the dealer confirmed that the failure was directly related to recall# 04v332000. the failure mileage was 76570, and the current mileage was 76620. *ak

Detected a noise in wheel portion of automobile. drove to local master mechanic who advised it was a broken right rear coil spring creating a sharp broken area that had scored the tire, and cut. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the brake light stayed lit when the engine was off. the ford dealer replaced the stop lamp switch harness. the contact stated that recall#04v106000 was issued for the same failure. however, the manufacturer stated that it did not include this vehicle due to the vin. the contact has the repair invoice. the current and failure mileage were 66,000. *ak update 4/23/07*tr the tensioner and belt was replaced

My 2001 ford taurus had developed a leak on the passenger side and the heater blower only works on high. per the ford motor company technical service bulletin 04-15-3, thiswas a manufacturing error which eventually will ruin the carpet, the air conditioner, and cost me hundreds of dollars and may never be fixed.*ak

2001 ford taurus -- rear coil spring broke, then punctured left rear tire while my daughter was driving the vehicle to the dealer. dealer needed to do approximately $700 in repairs.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the low speed on the air conditioner failed. the dealer was aware of the failure, and mentioned that there was a kit available to remedy the failure. the contact was concerned that ford customers were not notified of the repair kit. the current and failure mileage were 92000. *ak consumer states that rain and to leak in and destroy the blower motor and resistor with the blower destroyed front windshield will not defrost. update 4/9 *tr

Both rear coil springs fractured at the same time, car has 51,000 miles on it. there was a recall on the front springs but not the rear, and now they have broken, seemed very strange, and ford will not stand behind their product, repair cost over $500. *ak

I just got through having the front coil springs replaced at the dealer under fords "campaign" to fix the springs only if they are broke on my 2001 taurus..now ,not even three days later the car is back at the dealer to replace the rear springs. why should people have to have an accident or worse possibly die because of a spring failure that everybody and their brother knows is going to happen on these taurus'? *jb

Tl* -the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus ses. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook while driving at 45 mph or faster and got worse the vehicle reached 60 mph. also, the contact stated that the engine light turned on approximately 2 months after purchasing the vehicle and has not turned off. the contact was told that the emissions caused the engine light to turn on, but that she should not worry about it. the contact had the vehicle for three years now. the contact stated that the engine lost power about 8 months ago, she got a jump start, and had no problem again. the vehicle was currently in a repair shop, and she was told that there was a coolant leak, and that the vehicle needed to have the radiator flushed. the failure and current mileage were both 94600.*ak updated 04/09/07. *jb

My 2001 taurus was taken in to get brakes checked. they found both rear coil springs broken. i was told, when this happened to my last car - mercury- that this had been fixed. since i drive for a living it could have caused a big problem. ford has know about this for at least 10 years and hasn't done anything yet. this should be covered by a warranty. *jb

2001 ford taurus. rear suspension coil broke. flatten tire and place large groove around total tire on the driver's rear side. this should be cover just like the front was. *nm

Right rear spring snapped in half while driving and part of the spring scored the tire and it went flat. need new rear spring and tire. *nm

While parked, the rear coil springs on both the drivers side and passenger side have fractured and parts of the coil have fallen to the ground. ford motor has acknowledged a problem with the front coil springs by issuing a recall but yet does not acknowledge this obvious problem with the rear coil springs and issue a recall for this defect. *jb

One winter morning i pulled my 2001 ford taurus out of my garage to do some errands. because i had some snow build-up on the back passenger side rear wheel, i figured the light grinding noise was from the buildup. when i pulled unto the street and reached higher speeds (about 45), the noise stopped leading me to believe that the snow had fallen off. after about 4 miles of driving, i reached the location i was going to. i got out of my car and noticed the back end sagging. i kept walking around my car to get my 22 month old son out when i realized i had a flat tire. after taking the tire off to replace it with the spare, i took a closer look at the tire. a grove had formed perfectly around the lower wall of the tire. i took the tire in to be replaced and asked that they check out the cause. after being reassured that it was okay but should be looked at more closely, i drove 2 miles home. once at home the tire was removed again only to again see the deep grove in a brand new tire. closer inspection of the car resulted in finding a broken coil spring the had been rubbing on the tire and had cause rapid air deflation after no more than 4 miles of driving. needless to say, the tire, the coil springs, and the rear struts had to be replaced at the tune of nearly $700. i was thankful that i had forgot to take out all the warm winter clothes out of my car that we had used the night before to go sledding; i was able to keep my son warm on a cold and fridged day where i was trapped with a flat. *jb

2001 ford taurus coil spring break for 2nd. time. lost control of car on freeway! get off your rearends and do something about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*jb

Driving at normal speed right rear spring on 2001 ford taurus broke and cut inside sidewall of tire causing blowout, went to dealer for repair and found that the left rear spring was broken and was cutting the inside sidewall on that tire,resulting in repairs of $775 dealer knows about it but ford won't help with cost. *jb

Rear right coil spring broke. *nm

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus with an odometer reading of 119288 miles. the rear coil springs o failed; this was noticed by a routine vehicle inspection. the contact stated that the failure was the same as recall 04v332000 regaeding suspension front:springs:coil springs. the contact took vehicle to the dealer, and he was told that the rear coil spring were not covered by the recall. bl. *ak

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that he noticed part of the rear coil spring lying on the garage floor. the driver had already left with the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer the next day, and the dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing the rear coil springs replaced. the contact stated the front coil springs were repaired under a recall and he feels as though the rear coil springs should be as well. *ak updated 03/02/07. *jb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact has stated that the right rear coil springs failed. while getting the tires changed the mechanic notice dthat the rear coil spring fractured. the contact called the dealer and the manufacturer about the failure, and was told that the recall and the extended warranty were only for the front coil springs. there is currently an open investigation , pe05-054 for rear coil spring failures. *ak updated 2/16/2007 - *nm

Took 2001 ford taurus in for routine maintenance check and oil change. mechanic found the two rear spring coils were broken and could pose a danger if they puncture the rear tire(s). we will have to pay out of pocket to replace the rear spring coils as i refuse to drive with the broken coils with my infant in the car and risk the possibility of a tire blowout and crash. we had the recall work done on the front spring coils to have the shield put in. why didn't ford also have a recall done to have shields put on the rear spring coils? *jb

Tl*- the contact stated that before driving the 2001 ford taurus ( he proceeded to fasten the passenger's side front seat belt, but the seat belt would not retract enough to fasten. the webbing was out, far enough to restrain a passenger in the seat safely. the contact will pay to repair the seat belt because ford stated they would not.* *ak

Tl* - while driving the 2001 ford taurus at 50 mph the contact heard a rubbing sound and the tire blew. the contact maintained control of the vehicle and pulled it to the side of the road. the contact used the spare tire, and drove the vehicle home. two days later, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. the contact believed that the rear coil springs should be included in the recall number 04v332000. *ak updated 02/22/07. *jb

2001 ford taurus 86000/km performing routine tire rotation / noticed broken rear coil spring on passenger side / no recalls / replaced coil spring / finished replacement / road test / drove approx. 8 ft. to exit driveway / bang/snap / broken rear coil spring on driver side / temperature at that time approx. (neg) -12*c./ have yet to replace fractured spring on driver side. *nm .

Tl* - the contact took the 2001 ford taurus to dealer for service on 01/05/07. the dealer stated that both rear coil springs broke, and that it was a safety hazard because they could possibly puncture a tire and cause an accident. the contact stated that she notified ford, but they stated that there wasn't any recall on the rear coils at this time. *ak update 4/9 *tr

2001 ford taurus (48302 odometer) rear coil spring broke replaced springs with rear struts. *nm

Tl* - the contact's vehicle was in a crash due to the strut failure. the contact said that she was driving 40 mph under dry conditions when the failure accurred. the contact's vehicle spun and then hit a tree. she stated that she had a mechanic look at the vehicle. and mechanictold her that the coil spring was the cause of the failure. she also stated that she had the crashed car in driveway.*ak update (june 17, 2008): ms. edward said that she was driving around a curve when she suddenly lost control of her 2001 ford taurus and struck a tree. the mechanical told her that it was a rear (not front) suspension spring had failed. the crashed vehicle was towed back to her house and sat there since (not repaired).

At 50,000 miles, the drivers' side rear coil spring broke and punctured rear tire. i replaced both rear coil springs as well as worn struts and bought two new tires. i did not keep the old parts. *jb

Driving down the high way and the back coil spring broke and punctured my tire. i called ford dealership to see if on recall like the front coil springs and they are not. i had to pay to get replaced along with the tire. *jb

On 12-14-06 i was sitting in my 2001 ford taurus when both springs broke i took the car to dealer where they replaced both rear springs struts and mounts. luckily, i was not driving the car at that time. dealer said these were not covered on the recall only the front springs. *jb

Driving 25 mph, straight & smooth when rear coil spring snapped puncturing tire & hit garage before stopping. part replaced at my expense at a dealer. part is not available. real safety issue here and could have been bad if it happened while highway driving. ford should have extended the warranty on these springs like they did on the front ones. the front coil spring also snapped on this car earlier in the year. *nm

Tl* - the contact stated that on january 5, 2007 the contact was traveling in reverse when she heard a noise. the contact noticed the left front tire was flat. the contact stated on january 4, 2007 heard a loud noise coming from the garage, he went to investigate and found nothing. the contact believed that the noise he heard was the front tire spring rupturing. the contact stated he had heard squeaking noises coming from the front of the vehicle when it would go over bumps, but did not know what it was. the contact had the mechanic take a look at it, but he did not find anything. the vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop. where they ordered two new front springs. *ak updated 02/22/07. *jb

Purchased a used 2001 ford taurus. after purchasing, noticed that headlight switch was broken off and was just resting in original place. continued to operate headlight switch until plastic piece that fit into part broke off. can still turn headlights on & off, but only with a lot of effort. planning to call dealer to see if it can be replaced at no cost; otherwise will do the repair myself. *jb

Uneventful failure of both rear coil springs while car was parked. the broken right rear coil spring was very close to inside wall of the tire. this was observed on june 9, 2006 during a routine tire rotation. a clamp was installed to stop the failed spring from moving closer to the tire. i am not comfortable with this temporary fix, however i can not afford to have the springs replaced either.

The rear springs of my ford taurus have fractured without any accident or collision. the cost of repair was upwards of $300. in addition to that the rear tires have undergone excessive wear due to broken springs. currently the recall is only applicable to front springs, but i strongly recommend that it should be extended to rear springs also. *nm

Rear coil fracture on my 2001 ford taurus. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle presented problems with the rear coil springs while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop, who determined that the passenger side rear coil springs failed and needed to be replaced. there were no further repairs made. the contact encountered many complaints in regards to this matter # 10076221 regarding: suspension: rear: springs: coil springs. updated 12/18/2006 - *nm

Seat belt won't extract or retract properly in rear seat causing it to be loose and not fitting. also causing it to lock up in operation leaving you to have to feed it forcibly back in to be able to use it. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle drove low in the back and a tire rubbing sound could be heard. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who upon examination, determined that the rear coil springs and the struts needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the springs and struts. the contact noticed other similar complaints on the nhtsa website.

Dt*: the contact stated while taking the vehicle to the dealer for brake service, the mechanic noticed the rear coil springs were severely damaged and needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings of damage to the rear coil springs. the dealer replaced the rear coil springs and expressed that they have noticed similar problems with vehicles of the same year and model. the manufacturer was contacted, and determined that nothing more could be done since the vehicle was already repaired. complaints have been made for this component on the nhtsa website one of the odi #'s was 10076221. there were 123 results. updated 11/30/06. *jb

Ref: nhtsa action # ea06002. i'm contacting you on behalf of my aunt & uncle who do not have internet access. on 10/13/06 they took their 2001 ford taurus with 29,306 miles to a reputable ford dealer in chicago for an oil change. the dealer found that both rear coil springs had broken and both rear tires were being gouged. the car was repaired at a cost of slightly less than $700. the car is well maintained, kept in a garage and is not abused in any way. documentation can be supplied if you want it. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while preparing to back the vehicle out of the driveway, the child unbuckled the seat belt and was able to unlock the door. the contact stated the door alarm did not sound. as the vehicle was backed out and to the left at 5 mph, the 4 year old child was thrown out the rear right door. the child became pinned under the front right wheel of the vehicle, and sustained abrasions and swelling of the ankles, knees, and left thigh. the child was taken to the emergency room. a police report was taken. the manufacturer of the booster seat and vehicle were not notified.

Water leaking into cabin from somewhere around front windshield. following hard rain, driver's side front and rear floor can be completely soaked. took twice to dealer, paid $140, no help. don't know long-term effect this may have on other vehicle components--brakes, electrical, etc. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a rubbing noise coming from the rear end. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined both rear coil springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted. as the rear springs were being replaced, it was discovered that the stabilizer link was broken as well. updated 11/08/06. *jb

On my 2001 ford taurus during an annual state inspection (nov. 14, 06), the mechanic found a fractured rear suspension spring that was very close to cutting the rear tire. both struts needed to be replaced. *jb

Broken driver's side rear coil strut spring, on 2001 ford taurus. just missed hitting tire. you could see corrosion through coil spring. was noticed while repairing rear sway bar end link which was also broke from corrosion. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a rear impact accident while the vehicle was in the parked on normal road conditions. the contact was wearing the seatbelt but still suffered major and permanent injuries. the fuel line did not shut off during the accident and the frontal driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. there were no warning signal prior to the accident. an police report was processed. further examination of the vehicle was being done by the insurance agency.

Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deployed in a frontal impact crash. the speed of the vehicle at time of impact was 45 mph. there was pre-impact braking. the occupant was wearing a seat belt. there were no injuries.

Dt*: the contact stated the rear driver side coil springs fractured, puncturing the rear driver side tire, while pulling out of a parking space at 10 mph. the rear coil springs were replaced by an independent mechanic. the contact received a recall letter about the front coil springs. the dealer or manufacturer were not contacted in regards to a possible recall on the rear coil springs. there were several complaints on this matter via the nhtsa website about the suspension: rear: springs: coil springs.

Dt*: the contact stated during a vehicle inspection, the rear coil springs failed to pass. the dealer determined the recall #04v332000 concerning the front coil springs did not include the rear coil springs.

2001 ford taurus 55,000 miles excessive repair cost - vehicle taken if for front end shake when speed at 60 mph. front end alignment done to take care of this. understandable and i am fine with this. at the same time the dealer discovered rr coil spring was broken. they replaced both rear coil springs for an additional cost of $376.87. i spoke with a friend of mine and they had to have rear coil springs replaced on their taurus as well with 65000 miles. something is not right. *nm

There is a recall on the front coil springs of my taurus. my mechanic has also found that both my rear coil springs are broken causing the vehicle to handle improperly. also i was advised not to haul anything in the trunk until they are fixed. *nm

Rear coil spring snapped, front coil springs were replaced due to recall in 2004 which ford motor company paid for but now will not pay for defective rear coil springs to be replaced, dangerous situation while driving when springs break. *jb

2001 ford taurus ses wagon. purchased 4/2001 with 32 miles on it. found out right after purchase that rotors had been ground down. dealer blamed original parts. upon braking, steering while heavily rocks from side to side. obvious to anyone sitting in the car. rotors have been replaced at least twice, and ground down at least 3 times. car only has 70,000 miles on it. travel is 90% highway miles, little braking at all. dealers just keep suggesting new rotors and pads or grinding down but i have been doing this approx. every 8,000-10,000 miles. shimmy in wheel never fully goes away no matter what i do. i am afraid that i will not be able to stop one day given how much vibration in the car there is. no one knows what's wrong or is admitting it. research will show that i am not the only one with this complaint, so clearly there is a design flaw of some kind. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while performing a maintenance inspection at an independent repair shop, it was determined that both rear coil springs were fractured. there were no previous problems regarding the rear coil springs to indicate a failure. additionally, the mechanic determined the rear struts needed to be replaced as well. the manufacturer was notified. updated 10/25/2006 - the front coil springs had been replaced under recall sept 2005. *nm

Car taken in to mechanic and was informed that the rear suspension coils were broken and could potentially lead to a tire puncture which could cause a serious incident. mechanic said he believed there was a recall on this matter and suggested we investigate this hazard further. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph in normal driving conditions, the right front tire tread separated without warning. there were no obvious road hazards. the tire was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the tread separation. the manufacturer was not contacted. the tire was a continental, touring contact as p215/60r16, dot number uptr4561205. updated 10/17/2006 - *nm

The rear spring on the 2001 ford taurus are breaking . this is the second car we found this month with broken springs. when the spring breaks the edge come close to the tire which i think is a major safety danger. i am a mechanic with the com ed company. *jb

Vehicle taken in for routine inspection - technician discovered rear suspension coil spring broken. both rear springs and associated hardware replaced at full cost of around $600. this is clearly a materials defect impacting vehicle safety, having failed in only 5 years. vehicle driven in northeast us. *nm

I have discovered that the rear coil springs on my 2001 ford taurus have broken and that the repair is expensive. luckily, no tires were lost. *nm

2001 ford taurus' left rear tire blewout. *kb the drive lost control of the vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a guardrail. the entire left side of the vehicle was scraped. the tire were purchased two weeks prior to the accident. the driver sustained injury to right shoulder. *nm

Dt*: while driving through normal road conditions at 30 mph a rubbing noise was heard. while driving slowly to the independent repair shop for inspection of the tires, the tire blew. the contact stated that the rear passenger side spring coils fractured blowing out the rear tire, fracturing both rear struts and the rear driver side springs. prior to this incident a recall remedy #04v332000 pertaining to front coil springs was performed by the dealer. the manufacturer denied service for the rear coils under the original recall. updated 9/20/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated that the driver seat belt buckle tongue would not eject from the buckle assembly. the contact arrived to a destination, parked, and attempted to unlatch the seat belt which would not unlatch. the seat belt buckle tongue was wiggled while the release button on the seat belt assembly was depressed. the seat belt unlatched after 10 minutes, but is now unable to buckle. the buckle was free of contaminants and there are no pictures available. the dealer was contacted on 07/21/06 and determined that the vehicle's vin was not included in a recall on the same problem for the same vehicle.

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's rear tire blew out while driving 50 mph. a noise was heard prior to the failure. the tire was changed and the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the driver side rear coil spring had fractured. the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop who replaced both coil springs and struts.

I had my 2001 ford taurus in for a flat tire repair due to a nail puncture when the mechanic found that both rear coil springs were sheared off and sticking out less than 1 inch from the rear tires. they had been broken for some time which was apparent due to the rusted ends of the spring. this also explains why the car has had a poor ride quality and has been making noise going over bumps. the mechanic had to replace both springs and the rear struts which cost almost $600. by the way my car has only 53k miles. i kept the coil springs as proof of the problem. *jb

I own a 2001 ford taurus the front spring were defective and recall now the rear spring are defective and ford isn't having a recall --will anything be done to recall the rear spring? *nm

My car is only 5 years old and both rear struts failed. also the right rear spring broke and punctured the tire. why are the front springs be on recall and the rear springs are not? had to replace both rear spring & struts. $521.00, and tire $124.) i have been told by many if this happen on the hwy, i could have flip my car cause a major accident! now car does not want to start. i took it to four ford dealership, they all said the same thing. first they would have to run diagnostic test,then depending on the results of the test and a tech to drive the car. maybe they can fix it. and to top everything all the ford dealerships sent everybody in the shop home,because they did not have anything too do ? *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not shift out of park and the brake lights were inoperable. the vehicle was not inspected by a repair shop. there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v106000, regarding the brake light switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated while changing the rear brakes, it was noticed the rear coil springs had fractured. the dealership was contacted.

Rear coil spring broke, potential tire failure. front coil springs fixed for same safety concern but the rear not. *nm

I went to purchased new tires for my 2001 ford taurus and the technician noticed my left rear coil spring had moved out of the seat and carved a groove into the tire of about one eight of an inch. had i continued to drive the vehicle, the tire may have ruptured at light speeds, which could have resulted in an loss of control of the vehicle and possible crash. leading to possible serious injury or death to the occupants. *nm

Dt*: the contact while driving on the highway at 40 mph, the rear driver's side coil spring fractured puncturing the rear driver's side tire. after placing a spare tire on the vehicle, the vehicle was driven home. the dealership has not yet been informed. the door ajar light stayed illuminated. updated 09/05/06. *jb

Front passenger seat belt will not retract or extract correctly....passenger cannot use seat belt. *nm

Both rear springs cracked. *nm

Car was not handling well and there was a scraping noise coming from somewhere in the rear. car was taken to dealer to determine problem. dealer replaced broken right rear coil spring, seats & brackets, and a bent rear sway bar link (approximately $230 charged for the repair). about 2 weeks later (6-16-2006), the car was taken in again since it was still not handling well. the right rear strut and mount were replaced (approximately $264 charged for this repair). this problem seemed related to the repair performed on 6-1-2006. the possibility of a recall for this problem was investigated since the front coil spring recall had been done last december and it was found that the fractured rear coil spring had happened many time before although no recall had yet been made. *nm

2001 ford taurus wife got into to leave and i heard the car make a noise and drop a couple of inches in the rear. took it to a local shop and the said the rear springs had broken on both sides. i had the rear springs and struts replaced at the cost of $500. *nm

2001 ford taurus. failure of left rear coil spring. the inside sidewall of the left rear tire was cut by the broken end of the spring causing a blowout. no injuries. ford has issued safety recalls for the exact same issue with the front coil springs. why do they not cover the rear?? *jb

Left rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus (63,000 miles) broke and cut the inside sidewall of my tire causing it to blow out. the ford dealer knows about this problem but said there is no recall on the rear coil springs. i was without my car for 2 days and the repair cost to replace both rear coil springs was $400 plus a new tire costing $78.*jb

Brought my 2001 ford taurus se to ford dealership for routine maintenance (oil change) and mentioned that the car felt 'skittish' under braking as if the rear of the vehicle was loose. the service manager informed me that upon inspecting the vehicle the brakes were fine but the rear springs were rusted and one was cracked and the other was completely broken in half. the fracture marks were at the same spot on both springs. the vehicle has only 14,000 miles on it and i do not consider this 'routine maintenance'. i am the only one who drives this vehicle, i never tow, the trunk is always empty and no one ever sits in the back seat. it is extremely rare for one spring to fail let alone two at the same time. the fact that both springs failed in the same location states that there is a serious and potentially lethal design flaw. ford refused to pay for the springs to be replaced as they felt it was normal wear and tear and that the part was not under a recall. why does ford want to wait for someone to be seriously injured or killed before they will acknowledge that their springs are defective? *nm

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. *jb

I had been hearing a noise in the rear of my car but the dealer kept saying they could not hear it. while driving in town my brakes locked up and i had to have it towed to the dealer. the dealer said that i had been driving with my park brake on and that voided my warranty. i had never used the parking brake. i had to pay for the brake work and new drums. since then i've had the brakes re-done twice. this should not need to be done so often ,should it? *jb

Loud rubbing noise coming from under vehicle while driving in town. heard quick hissing noise then tire burst. all of this within a matter of a minute. discovered left rear coil spring had broken and rubbed/ punctured the inside tire wall. vehicle currently in the shop. not covered under extended warranty. have requested that broken part be returned to me. *jb

Both 2 rear coil springs are fractured and just found yesterday (07/10/2006). they must have broken long time ago because the noise was first heard around last fall. since then the car was switched for local driving only. at that time i thought it was the brake making noise. rear tires were removed yesterday (07/10/2006) to check the brake. brake is fine, but found the 2 rear coil springs were broken. my car has about 130k miles now. *nm

I own a 2001 ford taurus se. i took my vehicle in for nys inspection and found that 2 of my coils were broken, one rear and one front coil. my car has only 27,300 miles on it. this is a ridiculous problem to have with so few miles on my car. i took my car to the dealer and they replaced only one front coil and i had to pay to have the rear coil fixed. i have since learned that they are required to fix both front coils, even if only one breaks, which they did not do. however, why are the rear coils not covered in the recall??? they are also subject to salt. the rear coils are just as faulty as the front coils. *jb

Rear driver side coil spring broke while driving on highway going at 65 mph. heard a loud bang in rear and proceeded to drive about 1 mile to my house. smelled burning rubber coming from the rear tire. proceeded to take the tire off the car and found that the coil spring had fractured and the inner side of the tire had a deep gouge from the sharp broken coil spring. i was lucky that i was close to home when it occurred and didn't have to travel too many miles. in either case it would have resulted in a blown tire which is very terrifying. estimate repair will be both rear coil springs,two new rear tires. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's rear coil spring on the driver side fractured while traveling 35 mph on 04/07/06. there was a noise heard coming from the rear suspension prior to the incident. the vehicle was immediately pulled over and inspected by the contact. there were no problems observed, so the vehicle was driven 1 mile when the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact pulled over in a parking lot and attempted to change the tire but found that the incorrect spare was put in the vehicle by an auto shop. the vehicle was driven slowly across the street to the dealer. the dealer determined that the driver side rear coil spring fractured and the dealer replaced the spring and tire. on 06/24/06, a noise was heard while traveling 25mph. when the vehicle was inspected, no problem were observed. the vehicle was driven home and the tire was taken off to inspect the spring and the rear passenger side coil spring was fractured. a new coil spring was purchased from the dealer, and the contact's spouse replaced the broken spring. both incidents occurred during normal driving. the contact has the failed part and repair invoice available. the contact noticed that there was a recall for the front springs of the same model. the vin# was not included in the recall.

Rear coil spring was broken in two. there is a recall on the front coil spring, why is there not one for the rear?

Rear coil springs in 2001 ford taurus broken. had front coil springs replaced by dealer. they were repaired and under a recall. they informed me left rear coil spring broken but not covered under recall and have to pay for repair. i ask why are fronts defective and rear not?*jb

My front coil springs broke and were replaced under recall. at the same time my rear coil springs were broken - had to replace them on my own. cost me $500.00. a 5 year old car should not have all its springs broken. t the same time - pretty dangerous. *jb

Driving to work and heard a load rubbing sound in the right rear spring/tire. what alerted me to get this taken care of was the burning smell of rubber and the loud rubbing noise. i contacted the dealership that i purchased my vehicle from because i purchased an extended warranty. brought it in and was informed that the rear right side spring was busted and it gouged my tire. if i would have drove just a bit more, it could have blown. *jb

Auto was parked in driveway. left rear coil spring snapped and wedged against tire. i jacked up car, removed tire and installed small spare tire so spring would not rub tire. drove to repair facility and they replaced both rear coil springs. old parts were discarded. did not hear about faulty coil springs until recall notice for front coil springs was received from ford motor company in february 2006. *nm

While driving 60 miles/hour, i hear a rubbing sound, shortly followed by a loud hissing sound, then my car began to shake, i was able to get the car off to side of road. spare tire was put on and driven few miles to local garage. they said it was the rear coil springs had broken and punctured right back tire. i had to have tire, rear struts, and both rear coil springs replaced. i had my vehicle in for the front spring coil re-call and contacted a local ford dealer, and was told there is no recall on the rear coil springs. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated upon entering the vehicle, the key would not turn in the ignition. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

Rear coil spring broke on my 2001 ford taurus. it started rubbing against the tire and nearly punctured it. i read about an investigation on your web site into this same problem. the nhtsa action number is ea06002. i would like to add my car to this investigation. *jb

The rear coil springs on my 2001 ford taurus have both snapped causing one to cut into and destroy my rear passenger side tire. i am now faced with a $400.00 + repair bill for new coil springs. this appears to premature failure or faulty spring coils. this happened abruptly and without any warning. is the any action being taken against ford to correct and recall these before something tragic happens?

2001 ford taurus. rear coil spring broke on 1 june 2006. resulting in ruined rear tire. i understand there have been other complaints. *nm

Dt*: 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.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in for a routine oil change when the dealership determined the right rear spring was rubbing against the right tire. therefore, both rear springs were replaced. the contact reports having no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. updated 6/16/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in for a routine oil change when the dealership determined the right rear spring was rubbing against the right tire. therefore, both rear springs were replaced. the contact reports having no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident.

Heard a loud pop from the right rear of the vehicle. an inspection revealed that the strut's coil spring was broken. a jagged part of the spring was with in a quarter of an inch from the tire. also the other coil spring was broken. *nm

Strange sound from front right tire in terms of loud squeaking when going over bumps and rolling road. took car to dealer. it was found to have a broken tie rod at the front right end. however they also found the right rear coil spring was broken. the broken spring had cut a deep groove into the inner sidewall of the tire. i had the broken spring and tie rod replaced by the dealer under the terms of my extended warranty but they were not obligated to pay for the tire. i paid for a new tire. on the way home a loud hammering sound now came from the right rear tire area when riding over bumps. took car back to dealer and he found that the right rear strut was ruined due to the broken coil spring and replaced it. the dealer said the left rear spring was good and did not need to be replaced. my main concern is not that i was not covered for cost of the replacement tire but rather that this broken spring be allowed, by design to ruin a tire that can result in an accident. a new spring can still break and puncture the tire. i now have to spend my own money as soon as my warranty runs out (in a few weeks) to replace the coil spring on the left rear side. if these things were not designed right or made right, we should at least be told to change them after a certain number of miles rather than wait for a failure to occur and risk a tire blowout. *jb

2001 taurus front coil spring broke. *ts the rear springs failed and the manufacturer refused to cover the cost. the front coil springs were covered under the recall. *jb

Rear coil spring broke; rear left tire almost punctured due to rubbing of broken spring on tire. this is dangerous and could result in loss of control of vehicle driving at freeway speeds. i am an engineer and the fema failure effects mode analysis should force this company to replace the springs under recall. the government needs to do something about this instead of collecting data! mark portyrata. *nm

Broken rear coil spring and support. 2001 ford taurus [xxx]. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Rear left coil spring broke, piercing brand new tire. happened when we were visiting family out of town. car was ok the night before, not the next morning. found a garage on saturday that would make necessary repairs so we could leave for home on sunday. repairs included new coil spring, new strut, new tire, alignment, to the tune of $592.92. garage said the taurus is notorious for this. the front coil springs were replaced on recall, why not the back? we feel we now have to, for our safety and peace of mind, replace the other side. debating on getting rid of the car at this point. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while having tires replaced on the vehicle, the independent repair shop determined the rear coil springs fractured. the manufacturer was contacted. updated on 05/30/2006. *ak *ts

Baking out of garage. left rear coil spring broke, poking into rear tire. ford wouldn't cover, ordered new part old parts are being saved. *nm

(1) normal driving (2) noticed on 4/13/06 that the car was sitting lower on the rear driver side in comparison to the passenger side of the car - upon further investigation, it was discovered that the left rear (driver side) coil spring was broken and approximately one inch away from the tire (3) called local ford dealership 4/14/06 about this, they advised that there were no corrective actions being taken at this time. called ford customer relations center and spoke to lyndsay hawn on 4/14/06, who advised me that there are no recalls or anything that ford would do to correct the failure. she advised me to have this repaired at a local ford dealership and keep my receipt for the repairs. *nm

My 2001 ford taurus broke a rear strut spring and it cut a groove in the drivers side rear tire. this caused a blow-out and my wife was driving on a side street and no accident occurred. we have a grandson who rides in a permanent car seat in the rear and fortunately he was not with her at the time. there was a recall last year for the front coil-over strut spring and we had the shields put on by a local ford dealer. why is it that the rear coil-over strut springs were not shielded or replaced. they are almost identical to the front springs and can cause just as severe an accident if cut down, as a tire in the front if you are at highway speed. we were fortunate enough to have this happen at a low speed. this is definitely a manufacture defect since the taurus is a 2001 with only 47,000 miles on it. car is usually only driven to and from work a distance of less than 3 miles. other taurus owners should be aware of this. when i checked the local parts house where i purchase my car parts [taurus is well maintained] they have a back order for these coil-over struts w/springs of 22. so something is definitely wrong here. *nm

My 2001 ford taurus rear coil springs broke upon reversing out of the driveway. i called my mechanic who then advised me not to even try to drive it to his shop for fear of puncturing a tire. i then called a flatbed tow truck to take it for repairs. the cost for the rear coil springs was $513.50 plus tow. if i did not have it towed that way, the mechanic informed me that the tires would have been punctured. *nm

The rear coil spring fractured on my 2001 ford taurus. the mileage on the car was just over 55,000. the fractured spring also caused server damage to the inside on the tire, which required replacement. *nm

2001 taurus left rear spring broke piercing tire. *ts the consumer received a recall for the front coil spring an wonders why a recall hasn't been initiated for the rear coil spring. *nm

Both rear springs needed to be replaced on my 2001 ford taurus. both springs cracked and one of the cracked springs punctured a tire. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, at 5 mph, a loud pop was heard and the vehicle was then parked. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined the rear driver side coil had fractured. both rear coil springs corroded and needed to be replaced.

My car, 2001 ford taurus, rear coil springs broken. *nm

Purchased a 2001 taurus in 2004 with 26000 miles. had transmission issues within 2 months. dealer reflashed transmission under warranty of used car dealer. now the transmission is still not working right, and is on the verge of failure. i already had a code for torque converter come up, but it doesn't show any more. *nm

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. *jb

1) no event lead up to the failure 2) the left side rear coil spring broke, punctured the tire - on the night before the car drove fine. the next morning it was making a terrible "whinnying/singing" noise from the back. the noise was from the spring making contact with the tire. 3) repaired. *jb

Rear coil spring broke 2001 ford taurus *also broke on co-workers car same year same model. (local garage said this is a real common problem). *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, a loud snap was heard. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the rear passenger side coil spring broke.

My car rode low to the ground. i noticed i was lower than other cars. finally, when pulling out of a parking lot one day, i noticed the rear part of my car made odd sounds. i determined my rear spring broke. i had to get my car towed and the springs replaced. *jb

Transmission failed on 2001 ford taurus at 41,000 mile. transmission was rebuilt and began failing again at 77,000 miles. car began vibrating around 45 mph until 60 mph, ford dealership took it for a test ride and said there was nothing wrong and i should get new tires. now at 97,000 miles the transmission has failed again. slips out of gear when driving, slips on the upshift, clunks on the downshift. when dealership was notified of vibration car was still under warranty, now that it has failed completely there is no longer a warranty. *nm

2001 ford taurus 65,000 mi vehicle inspected observed frame right side of vehicle where lower control arm attaches is severely corroded to point where vehicle is unsafe to operate. this is an extremely premature condition for this vehicle even with the fact that it is operated in a northern climate. *jb

Driving on side road, pulled onto main road and rear coil spring fractured, puncturing my brand new tire. had to replace both rear springs, old part is available. *jb

Rear coil spring broke going down highway - lost control of vehicle. almost caused a very severe accident. broken coil spring came within inches of slicing the tire. was told by ford dealer only the front coil springs are qualified for recall replacement (only after they fail). this makes no sense. another garage reported seeing these rear springs broken all the time. *jb

Wife heard rubbing noise from rear of vehicle, i pulled of tire to look at brakes when i found rubber debris from tire. after looking further i found that the right rear coil spring on strut broken and end of broken spring protruding out, hitting tire. i then removed left rear tire to inspect spring and found it also broke. both rear coil springs were broke about 1 coil up on the spring. the car was towed to a tire service store and a after market spring (moog brand) installed which had a life time warranty. i did retain defective parts. *jb

2001 ford taurus se sedan, left rear coil spring failed, punctured left rear tire. had to replace tire, spring strut and sway bar link. $360.00. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, there was a noise coming from the rear end. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the driver side rear coil spring was broke and rubbed on the tire. also, the repair shop determined the inner axle boot was leaking on the front passenger side.

While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated with high engine rev. it was necessary to turn off the ignition to eliminate the hazardous condition. ford needs to address this recurring issue as reported by other owners. previously, on 9/10/03, this vehicle was brought to the dealership for the same problem and supposedly repaired. this issue is not the result of depressing the brake and accelerator pedal simultaneously. the vehicle has been the subject of a recall concerning the lateral distance between the brake and accelerator pedals. this latter issue was addressed and resolved by the dealership. the accelerating issue is definitely an equipment failure. nhtsa needs to address this safety hazard now! *nm

Premature failure of the starter. *nm

Premature failure of heater blower motor. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving in reverse at 10mph, both rear coil springs fractured and broke. the vehicle was driven to the local dealership for repairs.

My car was riding low in the rear for about 2 years. i heard a loud noise one night, just after i started engine and had driven only a few yards. left car that night at bill marsh ford-newtown, pa. the next morning i found a piece of my right rear coil spring in my parking space at work. both rear springs were replaced. i was told they were not part of a recall, only the front springs are covered. *jb

Left rear coil spring broke causing tire failure from puncturing inside of tire. *nm

Left rear coil spring fractured on my 2001 ford taurus passenger car requiring replacement of the coil spring and strut assembly and tire. in addition, the aaa repair shop had a four wheel alignment performed on my vehicle. i have the old broken coil spring and strut assembly part at my home. *jb

Both rear coil springs broke due to corrosion. *nm

The rear coil spring on my 2001 ford taurus came lose from its base. i now have to replace both the coil and the tire. this work will be scheduled by a local ford dealership. *nm

Rear coil spring found to be broken and extremely close to rear tire during annual safety inspection. required replacement of both rear springs. *nm

Fracture failure of both rear coil springs. *jb

Left rear spring broke on my 2001 ford taurus. took it to my dealer to fix it and i had to pay for it. it almost blew out my tire ,which would have caused me to crash. i hear that ford may be having a recall on the rear springs on the 2000 and 2001 taurus. however, i do not feel i should have paid, to have the spring fixed and i called ford about it,they told me that i had to pay for it. i believe that there is a defect in the springs. i'm e-mailing this in hopes that ford will recall the springs so i can get my money back on the repair. unless they make it right with me, i will not buy another ford product!! *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while reversing out of the driveway at 1mph, the left rear coil spring fractured and broke. the vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection. updated 03/09/06. *jb

I had the front driver side coil spring fail and as i took the car into the dealer to have the front springs replaced under the recall, the dealer informed me that the left rear coil spring was broken. fortunately, the fracture did not result in an accident. however, common sense would state that if the front coils failed, the rear coils also would exhibit the same corrosion/failure problem since the springs, more than likely, came from the same vendor for ford. ford should be held accountable for replacement of all four (4) coil springs. *nm

I have a 2001 ford taurus with approx. 70,000 miles. this summer while making a turn out of a parking lot a heard a loud noise from under my car. now when ever i enter my driveway, make a turn after stopping or hit any kind of bump, it sounds as if something is hitting the bottom of my car. i also noticed that the left rear wheel has little clearance at the top of the sidewall from the wheel well. i looked under my car and found the rear stabilizer/ sway bar on the left side was broken .when i removed the rear left wheel i found my spring was broken. when i called my dealer they told me that this was not a covered item and i should call ford motors, which i did. when i called ford they told me that the front springs were covered because of corrosion but not the rear! i advised them that i was confused because if their springs had a tendency to break why would only the front spring be covered. i received no satisfaction from ford. while researching where i could purchase new springs that were not prone to failure like the ford springs. i found an article saying your office was investigating the failure of the rear springs. i was advised the to replace the spring would run approx. $350. pre spring plus parts. my car does not handle properly since this happened and i cant use it for any distance driving. is this something your office is investigating. *jb

Drivers side air bag exploded, but did not inflate. i was driving approximately 25-30 miles in traffic and hit nothing. the airbag light was not on. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at low speeds the rear coil spring broke and gouged the side wall on the rear passenger tire. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. they replaced both rear coil springs, struts and rear passenger tire. the manufacturer was contacted.

Car was brought to dealer to repair recall on front springs, repair was made and mechanic then told me of rear spring that was broken and had cut into the left rear tire, requiring a new spring and tire at a cost of $517.46. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the rear passenger side tire went flat. the vehicle was pulled over and the spare was put on. the dealership determined the rear passenger coil spring had broken. the rear coil spring and tire were replaced. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had been handling as though there were windy conditions for approximately 1 week. also, while backing out of the driveway the contact heard something fall from the bottom of the vehicle. the vehicle was driven into the garage, and the contact determined both rear coil springs broke. the rear coil springs were replaced by the contact. *ak updated 10/25/2006 - *nm

On 2001 ford taurus, right rear spring had broken and caused tire to puncture. vehicle was towed to ford dealer and repaired. no warranty, because over 36 month warranty. dealer replaced both rear tires and both rear springs, at our cost, parts and labor. have pictures of broken spring and punctured tire. *jb

Rear coil springs cracked on my 2001 ford taurus sel. i was lucky enough that they both cracked while parked at the curb and not while being driven by my wife with son in the car. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5mph during normal driving conditions, the passenger rear coil spring fractured and punctured the tire with no prior warning. the vehicle was driven to the local dealership for repairs.

Ford taurus ,common failure of the blower for the heater and air conditioning. ford service says water gets into the blower and the blower motor with the resistor should be replaced. common problem according to ford service and other people on the world wide web. *nm

Car parked in garage, started up heard a bang, tire was blown out- tried to reverse out of garage -rear wheels locked up - called auto club they put small doughnut spare on rear drivers side (blown out side) -took vehicle to local garage- upon inspection mechanic said rear springs had fractured and punctured the tire and needed replacing, this with less than 50 000 miles on vehicle -cost totaled $465.60 plus taxes. had this happened the previous day we were traveling at highway speeds to a friends cottage -we could have been killed!! *jb

I own a 2001 ford taurus [xxx]. the right rear spring fractured when leaving my driveway. there was no warning prior to the fracture. there is a current investigation by the nhtsa (pe05054) for the rear springs on this automobile. i am currently having the spring replaced at my own cost because ford will not recognize any liability. i spoke with shauna at ford customer service and my ref # with ford is [xxx] and they assured me the left spring was ok and that they would not provide any financial reimbursement. *nm update 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt*: the contact stated all four of the vehicle seatbelt straps will not retract. although, the vehicle was seen by a dealership, no repairs were made.

The rear coil spring and mounting bolt broke, causing the broken spring to contact the tire. the tire did not puncture. the parts were replaced at my expense at a ford dealer. *nm

I entered my car one morning and started backing out of the garage and i heard a metal grinding sound from the right rear side. while driving to work i noticed the car seemed to be riding lower on the right rear side. a week or so later i took the car into a ford dealership and was told the right rear spring and both struts needed to be replaced. he said the broken spring was gouging a hole in my tire. the right rear strut was leaking and needed to be replaced, but he said i would to have both replaced for the ride to be even. additionally, he said i would need to have an alignment done. i did not have the work performed on my car as the dealer was asking over $700 for the repairs. i called for other estimates. i pulled the tire off at home and did find the spring was broker and causing a gouge to be dug into my 1 year old tire just an inch below the top of the tire and about 1/4 inch deep. i have yet to speak to ford about the problem.*ak

Rear coil springs on 2001 ford taurus. both, of rear coil springs have fractured while driving and one the sharp broken spring was less than 1/4" from the side wall of the tire i have no idea how it did not rip a huge hole in the tire. if i would not have had some unrelated work done on the rear of the car i would hav e never known until the tire would have been ripped wide open and possbly caused an accident. *ak

I started hearing a sound from the rear while driving around town. at home i checked carefully and found the rear spring broken with a sharp point dragging on the tire. the tire was gouged through the first layer of cord. the ford dealer replaced both rear spring at my expense. it was very fortunate for me that i heard the sound before the tire was shredded. *jb

Left rear coil spring fractured. *nm

My car was shaking heavily when i went over 50 mph. i thought it was an alignment problem. i took the car in, and they said that i needed new tires. i wanted a second opinion, while on the highway my back right tire busted. i ended up losing control of the car. i was able to regain control. i had it towed and the garage said that my back springs were broken, and that it had eaten through my tire. i ended up getting new 2 springs, shocks and 2 new tires as a result of the broken springs. the old part is not available, although they did show it to me. *nm

My car was shaking heavily when i went over 50 mph. i thought it was an alignment problem. i took the car in, and they said that i needed new tires. i wanted a second opinion, while on the highway my back right tire busted. i ended up losing control of the car. i was able to regain control. i had it towed and the garage said that my back springs were broken, and that it had eaten through my tire. i ended up getting new 2 springs, shocks and 2 new tires as a result of the broken springs. the old part is not available, although they did show it to me. *nm

Rear spring on 2001 taurus snapped due to corrosion. replaced both springs and tire that was damaged due to spring failure. spring cut tire while backing out of a parking space. *nm

Driver's side rear spring fractured damaging the tire. *ak

Dt: the contact states there is recall nhtsa campaign 04v332000 concerning the front coil springs; the vehicle was repaired by the previous owner according to the recall. now, the contact has the same problem, which was affecting the rear coils springs. it was repaired at the contact's expense. *ak the consumer had to purchase a new starter updated 01/11/06. *jb

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. *jb

I own a 2001 ford taurus ses with 55000 miles on it. in april, 2005 the front coil spring recall was done on this car. today, the right rear coil spring broke at about 30 mph, cut the inside of the tire and punctured it. ford dealer states that they can't do anything for me as there is no recall on that part. they were very happy to take $600 to fix the spring and shock as well as do the same on the left side, since that would probably break tomorrow. plus, even though ford clearly has under-specified these springs, i even get to pay for a new tire! last ford product i buy. *nm

My 2001 ford taurus was at the ford dealership for unrelated repairs and the mechanic found that the two rear coil springs were cracked and said that they needed to be replaced. they then replaced the springs. *jb

While my wife was driving home from work the left rear spring in snapped off puncturing the side wall of the left rear tire at approximately 45 mph. the tire deflated suddenly and my wife was able to pull the car off the road. after the tire was changed the car was driven to the ford dealer where we had to have both springs in the rear replaced and a new tire put on and a alignment costing $507.00 total. our car is a 2001 ford taurus with 38000 miles on it and this is the second expensive repair this year. in july we lost the electric motor on the power seat and that cost over $400.00 with fords assistance on the bill. *nm

Left rear coil spring fracture. *jb

Re: 2001 ford taurus...my rear coil spring on the passenger side popped through my tire causing a flat. i had to get a new spring, strut, strut mount and tire. this was the second time such an event happened. the first one was in may 05 on the front driver side which did cause me to hit a median on the highway. i had to replace a control arm, strut, strut mount, tire and spring coils. i called ford directly in that case and think there should be a recall on the rear spring coils as well as the front. i feel very unsafe in this vehicle. *nm

1- left rear (driver side) coil spring broke. vehicle was under no load except for the driver in the car, trunk and rear seat were empty. 2- the rear coil spring just broke and damaged the inner sidewall of the corresponding tire. the tire did not deflate. 3- both rear coils were replaced ($ 457.34) and the tire was replaced as well ($ 76.99). the failed rear coil is not available as, at that time, i was not aware that there was a preliminary investigation by the nhtsa into coil spring failures in 2001 ford taurus vehicles. *nm

On december 15th, i pulled out of my driveway at about 5 mph and heard a clunking noise from the rear of the car. i got out and checked the rear tires and found that they were still inflated. i pulled out to leave my driveway and heard a loud screeching noise as i drove away. i drove back into my driveway and found that the left rear tire was flat. i replaced the tire with the doughnut and was able to drive the car. assuming that the problem was a punctured tire, i took the tire to a local place for a tire repair. they reported that the tread had separated from the tire, but didn't know why. they replaced the tire and as my wife drove away, she heard the screeching noise and after investigation, the shop found that the rear spring had fallen down and gouged the tire, causing the tread separation. the car has been taken to the dealer for replacement of the rear springs, at my cost. what i don't understand is why ford is taking care of the front spring issue but isn't taking care of the rear spring issue when the cause of the rear spring issues is fully known and understood. ford needs to recall and replace the rear springs before people are killed due to their obvious negligence. *jb

Under normal driving conditions the right rear spring broke. both rear springs were replaced. *jb

Dt: the consumer stated that there is nhtsa recall campaign#94v036000 concerning the suspension/front shock absorber. this vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the year. the consumer was unable to purchase the part, that was included in a kit, by itself. *ak (12/07/05) *sc

On november 6,2005 my 93 year old aunt (theresa fisher) was injured in a car crash involving unintended sudden acceleration. i am filing this complaint on her behalf since i hold durable power of attorney, and she is unable to file this herself. the vehicle was a 2001 ford taurus owned and operated by my 79 year old cousin, rose natale (her first accident in 52 years of driving). she was exiting a parking lot in brick nj at 5 to 10 mph when the taurus "took off like a rocket on its own". she was unable to stop the vehicle - hit a tree head on - airbags deployed - both occupants (wearing seat belts) were injured. police and ambulance arrived on scene - driver and passenger transported to hospital - police report on file in brick, new jersey. vehicle was originally and purchased and routinely serviced by the same ford dealer in nj. vehicle owner - rose natale - has vehicle details and dealer information. rose's address and phone is: 369b portsmouth drive - lakewood, nj 08701 (732) 905-2127. *nm

Dt: contact stated while driving vehicle at 60 mph it hit a deer. this was a frontal impact. the air bags on neither side deployed. however, the air bag warning light stayed on. he took the vehicle to the dealership to have the warning light checked. they checked it. the dealership told the contact it was safe to drive the vehicle. *ak

Both rear coil spring broke on consumers 2001 ford taurus. ***no answer required*** *ts the starter also failed prematurely. *nm

Consumer 2000 ford taurus has a defective rear coil spring. ***no answer required*** *ts the rear passenger's side coils spring broke. less than three weeks later the front driver's side coil spring broke and punctured the front driver's side tire. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. they agreed to pay for the front coils sping replacement, under recall 04v332000 , but refused to reimburse the consumer for the rear spring replacement. *nm

Left rear tire went flat. purchased two new tires and asked the mech. what could cause the grove on inside tire wall. he said to check for piece of metal stuck. when i returned home, all i could find was a semi loose mud flap. then i looked up and noticed the spring was not sitting on the metal plate of strut. it was the exact spot that the grove was cut into the tire. called ford dealer and asked about it. they notified me of the recall on the front struts but said none had been issued for the rear. (they look the same!!). oct 18, i paid to have new springs put on the rear of car. returned car today 19th, as now it is making loud thumping noise from rear on every bump in the road. their mechanic took test drive with me and confirmed. they are working on it now. is this how they are funding the recall on the front ones?? can you tell i am disgusted with ford motor company?

Dt: the contact stated that when applying the brake they jerked and squeaked intermittently. at times when the brakes were applied they almost went to the floor. dealer said they could not find the cause of the problem. once the dealer drove vehicle it jerked. manufacturer took the contact's complaint, and told her they could not duplicate the problem, and could not offer any help at their expense. she was not sure if it was the front or rear brakes.*ak

Both rear coil springs fractured on my wife's 2001 ford taurus. luckily she was not driving the car at the time. the coils cut through the inner side walls of both brand new tires which were just installed on the car (january 04 2005). my wife was heading into work via the freeway and if it was not for the goodyear technician who heard a noise during the test drive, my wife could have potentially been involved in a very serious accident had the tires blown out at highway speed. i contacted ford of canada on numerous occasions for compensation but to no avail. at the time of the tire replacement, the vehicle had only 74,000 km. upon removal of the rear coil springs, it was clear that they had been broken for some time as the fracture points were well rusted over. this is a serious issue that could have resulted in death. ford does not seem to give a damn! *nm

First of all my wife came out to the car after work to find out she had a dead battery. i jump started the car and she drove it home. i then replaced the battery, thinking it was about four years old and it might need to be replaced. she then drove it home. five days later she noticed that the blower motor wasn't working. i checked the fuses and they were ok. i then called the ford dealer and told them what was going on. they made an appointment to look at the car and discovered the blower compartment was filled with water causing the blower motor to short out. when the blower motor shorted out it also caused a drain on the battery, which caused the dead battery. i asked the service tech if i had the motor replaced would i have the same problem four years down the road again? he told me that they have made changes in the seal and also have put in a drain to prevent this from happening again. now that tells me if ford has made changes to the blower motor compartment they are aware of the problem. i contacted ford complaints department and got nowhere with them. all they said was they were sorry for the problem. i feel that if ford was aware of this problem it should be fixed at no cost to the consumer. *nm

Dt: the contact stated on october 7, 2005 a coil spring on the passenger's rear suspension broke and went through the tire, it ruined the tire. the contact spoke with the dealer. they would replace the coil springs at contact's expense. there was no warning prior to this happening. this happened on normal road conditions. *ak updated 11/30/2005 - *nm

Dt: 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated the right rear coil spring broke and blew out the tire. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the spring and tire at the consumers expense. the consumer called ford and they stated the vehicle was not under recall . this happened on october 6, 2005. the consumer was able to put the spare tire on the vehicle and drove it to a ford dealership for repairs. *ak updated 11/16/05. *jb

Dt: 2001 ford taurus. the consumer stated that there was a recall on the front coil springs . upon inspection the dealership found that the rear springs were also broken. the contact had the rear springs replaced at his expense. ford stated that they were looking into the rear spring problem and the consumer has not heard back from them. the springs were replaced on october 11, 2005. *ak (11/21/05) *sc

Dt: while driving 25 mph the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash, vehicle wa st boned. upon impact, air bags did not deploy correctly. the air bag came out of the side panel of the door and did not completely blow up. there was only one injury. the driver suffered whiplash from the crash. a police report was taken. the vehicle is a 2001 ford taurus wagon. pictures of the vehicle were taken and are available for display. the contact has not called ford.*ak

Dt: the caller received recall on the front springs, but he was having a problem with the rear springs. the caller said the rear spring failed, and it put a groove in the passenger rear tire. the caller found it before the tire blew out. the caller replaced both rear springs at his own expense with another brand. dealer said they would not replace the rear springs for free. manufacturer has not responded to the caller on the rear springs. *ak the sway bar bushings were replaced three times, the rear bushings were replaced twice. updated 01/19/06. *jb

In june 2004 i heard a noise in the rear of the car. i immediately took the car in for repair. my mechanic told me that a rear spring had broken and torn a hole in one of my rear tires. the tire was not repairable. i had both rear springs replaced, a new tire installed, and the vehicle still made a noise. i then took it to the ford dealership, who replaced the left rear strut assembly. i reported the incident to ford (twice) after the front spring recall. they refused to pay for the repair. *nm

In may of 2005 the rear coil springs of my 2001 ford taurus both broke and the left coil spring punctured my tire causing a rapid loss of air. the coil springs on the front of my vehicle broke in june of 2004 (and now have protective shields due to the recall in august of 2004). all four coil springs on my vehicle have been replaced. my vehicle is now registered in virginia but had over 75000 miles put on it in pennsylvania- i believe that if my vehicle had not been registered in pennsylvania at the time of the front spring recall i would not have known about the recall. the ford dealership in my area was reluctant to place the recall protective shields on the front of my taurus. *nm

Dt: the contact had taken the vehicle to dealer for a regular oil change on may 10, 2005. the mechanic told him that the rear coil spring broke. the contact was not aware that it happened. he figured that it happened sometime between february and may. there is an on going investigation for this issue by the nhtsa , pe05054. the contact knew that there has been nhtsa recall 04v332000 for front coil spring. he wanted to find out as to why there was no recall for the rear coil springs. *ak updated 11/16/05. *jb

2001 ford taurus rear coil spring broke and ford would not replace them for us. three weeks later the front springs broke and ford did replace and repair the front springs. rear repair out of pocket costs was $647.64. *nm

Dt: on august 25, 2005, the rear struts and coil spring on the passenger's side came loose and went through the tire. the consumer stopped at a stop sign when realizing that the tire was flat. took the vehicle to a local mechanic shop and replaced the springs, boots, and the upper mounts. there no for warning and no noise. *ak

Dt: 2001 ford taurus. the vehicle had a broken rear coil spring. the consumer contacted the manufacturer and left a message in which they hadn't returned the call. the consumer's vehicle was serviced at mccrackin ford. the vehicle only had 14000 miles on it when the rear coil spring broke. the consumer had not experienced any accidents. the consumer wanted her money back for the service that was performed on the vehicle. ak *sc

I have a 2001 ford taurus. one of the rear springs failed. there was no indication of the broken spring. the broken spring protruded into the rear tire, wearing a groove. thankfully the broken spring was found before a tire blowout occurred. both rear springs and rear tires needed replacement. *jb

Dt: 2001 ford taurus. the consumer stated the rear driver's side spring spun off its perch and punctured the tire. this did not cause an accident because there were no other cars in the area. the vehicle was pulled over and the spare tire was put on. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the dealership found a recall for the front springs and replaced them, as well as the perch and the tire. *ak

Broken rr coil spring was discovered by belle tire technician while repairing a tire leak on my daughter's 2001 taurus. vehicle was deadlined and delivered to blackwell ford to have the first spring recall performed and the rear springs inspected/repaired using authorized ford service parts. rr spring and rr shock were both replaced due to "usual damage" to the shock caused by the broken spring (old parts are in my possession and available for inspection). blackwell service advisor informed me that ford would not cover the cost of the rr spring/shock repair since there was no recall/service action in place regardless of the failure mode being identical to the front springs which were produced at the same time. the vehicle has 64,000 miles on the odo (ie out of warranty), but the amount of rust at the fracture point indicates the spring had been broken for some time. there were no noise or vehicular attitude concerns to indicate a broken rear spring. both the belle tire and blackwell personnel seemed "very" familiar with this failure mode on the taurus. the cost of the repair was $375.52. *nm

I see from an associated press article dated today that the ford taurus is being investigated by the nhtsa due to rear coil spring failures. i own a 2001 taurus on which i recently paid several hundred dollars to have the passenger-side rear coil spring replaced, due to failure (or imminent failure). while i was having some other non-related service work done, the ford dealer noticed during their inspection that the spring was at or near the point of failing. they told me it required replacement, or else it could result in a tire puncture- so of course i had the repair completed. at the place i am typing this, i don't have the bill for the work done with me- so the incident date i'm entering below is approximate. i do have the bill for the work which will show the correct date. please keep me updated on the outcome of your investigation. thank you.*jb

While i was driving my 2001 ford taurus the left rear coil spring on the strut broke causing the left rear tire to deflate from the spring penetrating the tire sidewall!*jb

Dt: contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. the contact stated that before the engine stalled he anti-theft light illuminated. other than this light there were no other warnings indications that the engine was going to stall. the contact stated that this did not happen every time she drove the vehicle. after waiting five or ten minutes the vehicle started again. but after driving approximately 40 minutes the vehicle will stall again. the dealership states that they could not find out what was wrong with the vehicle. the contact has not contacted the manufacturer.*ak

Car was taken to mechanic for routine tire rotation. the car had been making a clunking noise in the rear since we purchased it but ford dealers were unable to diagnose/correct it. when tires were rotated, mechanic noticed oil leaking from strut and investigated; found rear coil spring fractured. *nm

While sitting at a drive thru another vehicle struck the driver's vehicle head on and the air bags did not deploy. *ts the consumers son was the driver of the vehicle. *jb

Broken rear coil spring, 2001 ford taurus make me 132, i had to pay for replacement! just last month. *nm

Power brake booster failed causing very long braking distances. dealer replaced booster. *jb

Dt: the consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline. it was a hot summer day and the consumer had disregarded the odor at the time. after the smell lingered the consumer inspected underneath the vehicle but did not see any leaks, but did notice a spot on the driveway where the vehicle had been parked. concerned, the consumer took the car to the garage and the mechanic said that there was a leak in the gas tank towards the top. the mechanic could not purchase an after market replacement gas tank claiming that a ford dealership would have to be consulted. the consumer contacted a ford dealership and they inspected the vehicle and discovered a leak on the seam of the gas tank. the gas tank was replaced, but ford would not offer any cost assistance or cover the repairs. the consumer felt that this was a factory related defect. the dealership did not offer any explanation as to why this defect had occurred. this was an expensive repair. *ak *mr *jb

Dt: the contact stated the front air bags did not deploy. he called ford and told them he was hurt because the air bag did not deploy on 8-22-05 when h the contact's vehicle hit a something on the road. he was thrown around in the car a lot. ford has not responded. the air bag light was on. the air bag light was not on prior to the accident. prior to the accident on 8-22- 05 the contact's hit a raccoon while going approximately 70 mph on 5-22-05, and the air bags did not deploy.*ak

I have a 2001 ford taurus with 110,000 miles. the rear drivers side spring coil failed, came dislodged from the seat and was rubbing on the inside wall of the rear tire. this could have ultimately resulted in puncture and rapid air loss in the tire potentially causing loss of control of the vehicle. the problem was discovered because the rear tire was losing air and was brought in for repair. when the tire was removed there was a groove all the way around the tire approximately 1/8" deep and the spring coil was protruding. prior to discovery, there was no indication of this problem. the car drove normally and was not noticeably lower or riding low. although this problem for me did not result in accident or loss of control, it was very possible and i'm very concerned about the safety implications for other car owners. additionally, when i contacted ford about this problem, they offered no help in the repair of the vehicle, even in spite of a very similar recall for the front spring coils. (recall # 04v332000) in this recall, they acknowledge the exact potential failure of the front coils. the dealer that services my vehicle has seen my car every 3,000 miles and did not identify this issue proactively. *jb

Dt: the caller said the rear coil spring protective shield corroded and broke. it also broke the strut and punctured the back passenger tire. driver was going around a curve about 45 mph when he heard a loud noise. driver was able to drive the vehicle home. caller said there is a recall on the front coil spring but not on the rear. dealer has vehicle and they are going to fix the front and caller will have to pay for the rear herself. manufacturer said to hold on to invoices in case there is reimbursement later.*ak

Went out of town for the day, car starting making noises. noises seem to be intermediate, we cut our trip short and drove home. it is in the area of 100 miles home. when we got home i parked it till next day and had someone look at it. they said a bolt either fell out or broke and my hub assemply was falling apart. at that point they also tell me i was lucky that the pulley didn't freeze up on me because i would have lost all power. at 65 mph coming home we could have been killed. i called my ford dealer and they suggested that i get it to a ford dealer here and let them look at it. i had it towed the next day and they veriified the same information. they said i needed to replace the a/c compressor, clutch, pulley and a coil. i did speak to ford and they didn't seem to think that they should assit in any repairs because my warranty expired. my biggest thing is that the car was falling apart while driving down the road. it was not due from neglect or an accident. their lack of concern was disturbing. i have not repaired it as of yet but when i do i will keep the old parts.

Continental tire-p215/60r16 94t, touring contact as. i looked for a dot # but didn't see anything that said dot. did find dk67838 34255 on the inner edge. this tire has large knots and is splitting and separating in only one part of the time. the tires were original equip. on a 2001 ford taurus. one has been replaced, but still has three original ones with very good tread. the car has only about 40,000 miles on it. the other two tires have no problems so far. we had notice a severe bumping on the driver side rear where the tire is, but i suppose the car hasn't stopped in the right position for us to see it until now. we found other continental tires on your website that have the same problems and were installed the same year. we will have to replace it since we are afraid that it could cause an accident if we continue driving it.*jb

Dt: when placing key in the ignition, the vehicle will not start. this happened intermittently. sometimes it would not start whatsoever. vehicle had to be towed to dealer once. on 3 separate occasions the vehicle would not start at the dealership. dealer said the first incident was a faulty starter, but after a couple of weeks this problem happened again even after starter was replaced. in this process of back and forth to dealer on 4 different times there was several repairs of starter, sensor, computer board, and some other electronic component and these all stemmed from placing key in the ignition and the vehicle would not start. dealer said this was ignition and starter related. this is still a problem. dealer business manager has extended the warranty. *ak

Dt: consumer owned a 2001 ford taurus. on 7-10-05 when driving at 10 mph the rear spring had rusted to the point of decay, causing the body of the vehicle to come down on top of the tire. consumer had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic who replaced the rear coil spring. when he contacted the manufacturer, they told consumer it was beyond warranty. consumer knew there was a recall on the front spring coil this was the only problem with the vehicle. *ak *jb

While operating my 2001 ford taurus ses, the vehicle overheated with no warning (low coolant light did not illuminate). i was able to pull the vehicle off the interstate with much difficulty under no power. upon inspecting the engine, found several cracks in the radiator overflow (plastic) reservoir. was able to get the vehicle running again after adding coolant. i was able to get the car home, but overheated on the way 3 times. i ordered a new reservoir from ford for $103.00 and will install it myself once it arrives. *nm

Constant water leak on drivers side floor, anytime it rains or is washed. brought back to dealer several times without results. coolant leak, air bag sensor comes on occasionaly.

Dt: contact stated the passenger rear seat belt locked inside the retractor and could not be used. the consumer stated it did not seem to be twisted. the driver's side rear seat belt will come out, but will not retract. the consumer has contacted ford, but they have not remedied the problem. the consumer have to replace the buckle assembly on the passenger side front seat at his expense. the service dealer will not look at the vehicle without charging the contact. the manufacturer informed the contact that they would call him back in two days, but he has not heard from them. he contacted them on july 29, 2005. *ak

Dt: the rear spring cracked and damaged the tire. this happened yesterday on july 24,2005. the consumer contacted the dealer and was told the front springs were being recalled but not the rear springs. *jb consumer added left rear coil spring fractured in two causing the broken part of the spring to dig into the inner sidewall of the tire. *tt

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

My son advised me to send this to you. our 2001 ford taurus was in our garage when our garage caught fire and burned in february. there didn't seem to be any reason for the garage to burn. i was advised to let you know that the case was in the garage when the garage started to burn. we have pictures.

Car was being driven slowly when a pop was heard in the right rear corner of the car as it was being parked. when backing out of the parking spot a rubbing noise was heard. had the car towed to a ford garage and was found to have a broken rear coil spring rubbing on the tire. fortunately it didn't break 10 minutes later on the interstate. the ford garage is repairing the one spring for $500 and will also have to replace both rear tires. with only 60k miles and 3 1/2 years of age this is far too early to experience a failure of this magnitude. is it going to take someone getting killed in an accident before a recall is finally ordered??? there is still a suspect spring on the left rear that could fail at any moment. my children ride in this car on the interstate frequently, i don't feel safe having them riding in this vehicle in it's current condition. please issue a recall immediately to protect the thousands of families who are riding in these potential death traps.

1. no initial problem noted. took car in for routine service and recall to install sheilds around front coil springs. 2. dealer called and notified me of the fact that the rear springs were broken. 3. dealer offered to replace springs for $100 deductible charge, leading me to believe there is a known problem with the springs that ford is not owning up to.

I was driving my ford taurus and all at once the engine shut down. i lost all power of the vehicle. fortunatley i was not driving fast about 35 mph when the incident happened and i safetly stopped on the shoulder of the road. turned off and on the ignition and the car started as if nothing had happened. driving home the same failure happened.since then i drove the car two more miles but i am afraid to drive the vehicle, specially on the highway. i am planning on taking the car to the dealer but i fear they wont find anything wrong with the car since the failure seems occur randomly.

2001 taurus backing out of driveway heard noise in left rear and smelled odor of burnt rubber. pulled back in driveway and found left rear spring fractured and deeply scored inside of tire. put on doughnut called ford which had recalled car in 3/05 for spring shields and was told this was a covered repair for both springs and tire. left car at dealer but later informed by dealer and then ford customer service that warranty fix only available for front coil springs. all springs installed at same time as car was built, ford is aware of spring fractures to point of installing shields on the front. in my opinion all springs should be covered, had this happened at speed there would have been a catastropic tire failure in left rear. been driving 45 years and never even heard of a spring failure,this will get worse as cars age.

Dt: 2001 ford taurus is having problems starting, also having problems with stalling . the vehicle will start back up, but the consumer has to shake and turn the steering wheel. this has been a problem for over a year. consumer has taken the car to the dealership, but the dealership can not find cause of the problem. the problem is intermittent. that is why the dealership can not seem to find the problem. the car has been in the shop 3 times. first time the starter was changed. the problem still exists. the consumer has not contacted ford motors. the dealership has told the consumer to bring back the car so they can examine the vehicle again. slow speeds and turning are when the vehicle is stalling out. the consumer does not think that the motor is the problem, that is an electrical problem.*ak

Windows would fog up for no apparent reason! i bought the car new & it was never in a flood. defroster blower motor stopped at 21,000 mi had to replace resistors stopped at 54,000 replaced resistors again.stopped at 77,000 replaced resistors ! did not fix problem ! took car to ford dealer they charged $ 99.58 to check out non working blower motor.told me it would cost $453.00 to replace blower motor and seal cowling to prevent water from collecting in the blower motor!! i did not have them do the repair. the water collecting in the blower motor is what would cause the windows to fog up !!! a bad safty hazard.the new blower motor had a water drain hole in it ,that the old motor did not have--this shows ford was aware of this very hazardous window fogging problem !! and covered it up. i have the old motor with rusty water stains on it. it was full of water when i removed it from the car.

On june 4th, i was travelling on i-95 south bound (new jersey turnpike) when all of a sudden my 2001 ford taurus lost power, and stalled out. i immediately pulled over to the shoulder. i took it to an independent mechanic who advised that the engine head gasket may be the cause. after taking it to the dealer they advised that this is not covered, since the warranty has expired. i only have 33,000 miles on the vehicle, and this should nevere happen to any ford product, especially with 33,000 miles. obviously, their is an engine problem that ford may not want to address, and as always the consumer gets the short end of the stick. i strongly belive there is a considerable defect with this model engine and should be investigated.

Complaint regarding the 2001 ford taurus front coil spring recall repairs. *mr recall campaign#04v332000. the consumer was driving home when the tire blewout because it was ripped completely around due to a rear cracked coil spring. *sc the consumer had to replace 3 serpentine belts. *jb

Dt: 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 . *ak

I own a 2001 ford taurus. we have been having an on going oil filter leak. we have dealer paperwork to prove it. i found on-line a tsb 01-20-4 showing the problem. we went to drew ford today 6-14-05. the problem is the machined lines on the oil filter mounting surface. our service writer told us we'll be charged 60.00 to find the leak. when it's plain as day where its leaking. we're told the warranty is the lst 36,000 miles only, but we have been reporting this all along to ford. when i found this tsb on-line number 01-20-4. i want my car fixed for free.this is a hazard,not only the smell of burning oil, but the fire hazard, the dealer said there is a chance if it is fixed if all the metal and sandpaper debris from the oil filter pad enter the engine or oil this could lead to engine bearing damage. so now this is a catch 22. i have passed the 36,000 miles., having over 90,000 miles. i told the dealer ( drew ford) in la mesa ca i leave on vacation, i'm driving to mn 6-19-05. 5 days from now. this should be a re-call. it is for 2001 taurus, ranger and 2001 sable models.

There was no meaningful event or evidence (noise, etc.)preceeding the discovery of the failure of both rear coil springs. i visually saw them after being removed and they had corroded and snapped completely through. they were found after requesting an inspection prior to the warranty expired. the ford dealer said it was a common problem, but not covered by warranty. i carry no weight in the back of my car except 3 times weekly i have my grandchildren ages 2 and 3 1/2 years!! repair requires the replacement of struts as well. after getting a second opinion where the second coil spring was identified, i had the repair completed at a non-ford repair facility.

Dt: without warning the head gasket blew out. while driving caller lost power and had to pull off the side of road. vehicle was towed. dealer will not cover the damages because warranty expired. manufacturer said the same thing. *ak

I first noticed a grinding noise coming from the rear of my 2001 ford taurus. looking under the rear of the car i noticed a gouge around the entire sidewall of the tire. after removing the left rear tire i found the rear coil spring was broken and was gouging the tire.i called the service department at whitmoyer ford in mt. joy, pa. to ask if there was a safety recall on the rear springs of this vehicle. he said there was not. i then called customer service at ford in michigan and reported the problem and requested if this dangerous defect could be repaired at no cost to me as the vehicle had only been driven 16,227 miles. i was told i would have to drive the car to the dealership about 15 to 20 miles to have the problem evaluated before a decision could be made if any of the cost would be paid by ford. i was suprised by the lack of concern by ford customer service to an obvious safety defect.

Took my wifes 2001 taurus to local mechanic for routine maintenance and was informed both rear coil springs are broken. no appearent reason for failure. car has 56k on odometer.local garage states they see this problem often on taurus/sable models. contacted dealer for appointment for front spring re-call and was told they know of no problem with rear coils. ford customer relations took my complaint and stated they have no technical bullitens issued on this problem. this is a costly repair. springs look to be identical on front and rear.

Dt: one of the rear coil springs broke and punctured through the tire and slashed it all the way around. it happened while going about 10-15 mph. noticed it when replacing the tire. had originally thought it was just a blow out. looked at the axle area, and part of the coil spring was sticking out.*ak dealership found rear struts were bad due to broken rear coil springs and had to be replaced. manufacturer not willing to fix under recall. *tt *nm

Dt: front coil spring fractured, caused tire to go flat. consumer was driving at 10 mph. *tt

Driving to work and a grinding noise came from right rear of car. metal grinding against meytal noise. moments later the right rear tire blew. i pulled over immediately to see what happened. something had made a gouge in the inner part of the tire. after the car was placed on the tow truck, i could see a piece of metal dragging. the repair shop called a said the rear right spring broke and damaged the tire. i believe rusting caused the failure.

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. she states that when getting ready to put the vehicle into park and to hit the brakes vehicle accelerated. this happened twice, and she was afraid that this was going to cause a crash because the first time vehicle hit some barriers but there was no crash. was reported the insurance company.*ak consumer added that the vehicle s vehicle surged, accelerated, stalled and hesitated. *tt *nm

While i was driving on the highway at speeds approx 55 mph, my passenger rear tire blew out. i pulled over and put on my spare tire (donut). later that day i replaced it with a brand new tire. within 20 miles the same tire blew out again. after looking underneath i discovered the coil over the strut had ripped open the tire like a can opener. *jb *nm

I was a block from my house in my 2001 ford taurus. a rear coil spring broke, the sharp end extended out and ripped a hole in my rear tire. the ford dealer advised me that "ford does not consider a rear tire blowout a safety hazard" fortunately i was close to home and at low speeds but the incident cost me $411 to take care of with no help from ford or the dealer. vin # [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

2001 ford taurus safety recall regarding front coil springs.*** no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated the rear coil springs on his vehicle failed and he wants the manufacturer to acknowledge that there is a problem with the rear coil springs as well. *jb

2001 ford taurus experiencing problems with stalling.***no answer required***. *mr consumer stated that this vehicle has had major problems since the date of purchase. *bf *nm

Consumer is requesting reimbursment for brake light repairs performed and paid for out of pocket.*mr recall#04v106000 *jb

Consumer complaint regarding recall notice for 2001 ford taurus and lack of notification.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer had not received and info regarding the recall repair. *sc

On april 10, 2005 i was placing my daughter in her car seat (located in the middle of the back seat) when i heard a noise in the back drivers side of my car. upon looking at the vehicle i realized the back spring broke. knowing that the front springs are covered under a recall i assumed there was one also on the rear. i called roadside assistance and they towed the vehicle to prince frederick ford. when i spoke with the service department they assured me they would fix it and try to determine why it broke. also they said half of the labor would be to do a 4 wheel alignment. on april 14, 2005 i was told my car was ready. after paying for it they told me they don't know why it happened but it was fixed. upon leaving the parking lot i noticed the car was out of alignment and now there was a sound coming from the rear of the car (especially when hitting bumps). due to a family emergency i was unable to contact the dealer until monday the 18th. they told me to bring the car back and it would be checked out. on the 21st we were told the car was ready again. the alignment was not completed initially so they fixed that issue and then discovered the rear struts were bad and replaced them. at this time they also said they inspected the other spring and it looked fine. that brings us to today, may 13, 2005 when i again placed my daughter in her car seat (which we moved to the drivers side rear seat) the right (passenger) side spring broke. after calling ford to see why it broke when they said it was fine, they said they could be of no further help to us. i do have the spring that broke today (it's still on the car, until i can have it fixed) but the dealership didn't give me the first one. my concern is with there being a recall on the front springs due to corrosion by road salts in my state, what makes the rear any different? it is an odd occurance for one spring to break but for both to break i think there is a bigger problem.

Dt: when she got in to car she heard a loud pop.went to dealer and found out the rear coil spring broke on passenger's side . dealer said she was lucky to make it to dealer. had sheilds put on front coil springs a few months ago because of recall letter she got in september. rear coil springs are not in recall. has called manufacturer and was told they were not in recall and its up to her to pay for it. repair was about $300.00. she still has left rear coil spring on her car and she is afraid it might go also.*ak

Dt: 2 week ago she heard a noise, and 2 days ago heard same noise, but more intense while pulling out of her driveway. pulled off the tire, and a piece of the spring fell off. it was very corroded. had to get it towed to dealer. the front springs were in a recall, and they were fixed. called manufacturer and they will not offer to help. *ak

1.normal driving , window starting to fog up. turn on defroster. 2. instantly total loss of visability because of windshield being covered with heavey fog 3.nothing done, i thought i must have had something set wrong in the heater/ defroster buttons. i pulled over tried several different settings and window eventually cleared. (this fog was to the degree that i would not have started on my trip until i cleared the windshield if it had been like that when i got into the vehicle) i have nevr been able to determine when this is going to happen or any way to prevent it. it is however very dangerous . even after the fog has occured, it is difficult to get it to clear quickly. it can happen when the car is cold or very warmed up.i had to put in a speed but this is truly irrelevant.

While driving at approximately 5 mph and approaching a stop sign the left rear coil spring broke and punctured the tire. the owner later contacted the manufacturer, and was told that there was nothing else they could do. *ak all four tires were replaced due to cracking and not holding air.. two rear spring were replaced. *sc *jb

Consumer complained about rear coil spring problem.. while driving driver heard a rubbing noise under the rear of the vehicle . when the vehicle was inspected it was discovered that the rear coil springs were fractured on both sides of the vehicle, and the fracture was covered with rust which was an indication that the coil springs were damaged long before they broke . *ak...consumer had the old springs in his possession if inspection was needed. also, indicated the rear coil spring failure was similar to the manufacturer's recall 04s17. however, ford denied consumer's request for reimbursement that manufacturer's recall was only for front coil spring failure. *ak

The air bag casing on the steering wheel cracked. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that it was only wear and tear, and it was nothing they could do. *ak

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when driver had foot on brake pedal. took vehicle to dealer twice for check up, but the cause was undetermined.*ak

The vehicle was coming out the parking lot when all of a sudden the consumer heard a noise coming from the back. results showed that the rear left coil spring broke and penetrated to the tire. *ak the coil spring had rusted, broken and was rubbing the inside of the tire. the left coil spring was replaced. recall campaign# 04v332000.

Consumer complained about a rear coil spring problem. while backing out of the driveway rear coil spring broke, causing the spring to puncture the left rear tire. owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that repair for the rear spring will be at the owner's expense. *ak they repaired spring and struts. bill was $760.00 and thye billed the consumer for $100.00. they do not have protective shields for rear springs. it is still an unsafe car to drive. *bf

While driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood, and the vehicle hesitated. consumer was able to pull the vehicle out of traffics onto the side of the road. the local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. vehicle was towed to the dealer. the insurance investigator inspected the vehicle and determined that the cause of the fire was a fuel rail failure which leaked fuel onto the manifold.*ak

Driver was backing out of parking space and the right side collapsed to the ground, and the tire blew out. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that right side coil spring and tire needed to be replaced. *ak

Excessive acceleration. i was going up a hill in dc traffic and could not stop accelerating. i had to put the emergency brakes on and turn the car off. hrottle positoin sensor went out. i sent the car to the ford dealership. my extented warranty did not cover that b/c they said it was a fuel system problem not a emission problem.*ak

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

The gas gauge does not work. it will stay on full and not go to empty. the cause of this failure is undetermined.*ak

While driving in the city the right rear spring broke and cut the right rear tire causing the tire to lose air and go flat. *ak

(1) only 38,000 miles - 2001 taurus sel.(2) clunking noise from front stabar link due to wear of plastic socket on ball stud. ultimate failure & consequences are unknown at this time. (3) no action taken as of yet. both links on front stabar will need to be replaced very soon. *ak

'recall campaign' issued for front coil springs on 2001 ford taurus. *bf 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. *jb

While backing out of the driveway consumer heads a loud squealing noise. consumer inspected the vehicle , and noticed the left rear coil spring broke. consumer cut the coil spring, and took the vehicle to a repair shop. dealer and the manufacturer were notified, and confirmed that the part was not covered under a recall.*ak

While driving engine stalled. took vehicle to dealer for inspection twice, but the cause of the problem could not be determined.*ak

Car parked for 10 minutes after a short 5 mile drive. smoke reported from under hood. once hood opened, found small fire which was easily extinguished by owner. vehicle driven to local ford dealer. mechanic claimed 3 leakes from ruptured power steering lines caused hydraulic fluid to spill onto engine. dealer replaced lines for $600.00. owner had to clean remaining fluid from engine compartment after repair.*ak

The vehicle started shaking, and then the left rear tire blew out. the mechanic informed the driver that the rear coil springs and struts needed to be replaced. please provide additional information. *jb

While driving 5 mph rear coil springs punctured the rear tires. consumer had the tires changed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

My daughter got to work and shut the car off and when she came out the car started but would not go in gear. no warning of any kind. we had the vehicle towed to inver grove ford and found out the transmission went out with only 38,000 miles on the vehicle. of course the warranty expired at 36,000. we talked with ford and they stated that since we didn't buy the extended warranty there was nothing they could do. i helped my daughter buy this car so she would have a reliable car to drive my two grandchildren around in and get back and forth to work. i thank god everyday that the car was parked and she was not driving it let alone with my grandchildren in it. inver grove ford stated that a major component had gone out and it would be $3400 to fix the component or for $3500 we could get a new transmission put in it. give me a break. a $100 difference. i most definetely will not be buying another ford product. shame on them for not stressing the fact to me that by buying this car i really needed to buy the extended warranty. now the car will be sitting until we can afford to get it fixed. the ford motor company takes the money but really doesn't care about the consumer. we were told we were not loyal customers because we didn't bring the car back for oil changes and such and give them more money. we were faulted because we could change the oil ourselves. *ak

While driving and upon using the cruise control consumer had to continuously press the button to shut the cruise control off. however, the button became inoperable, and he had to depress the brakes very hard to stop the vehicle. *ak

The windshield wipers come on and go off on their own. the consumer noticed at this time the windshield wipers would not come on at all. the consumer drove to the dealer. the mechanic informed the consumer that the windshield wiper motor needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb

Rear coil springs fractured and rubbed on rear tire. had to replace both rear coil springs and 1 tire. when rear coil spring fractured it caused the rear strut to break the upper strut mount because the vehicle was sagging in the back. i also had the front coil springs replaced under a existing safety recall because they were fractured to.*ak

We've had many problem in the past year. first in the peak of winter the heater core had to be replace. following a month later with the engine making a horrible rattling, when the car in in idle it would stop all together, the car has been brought to a ford dealer...which estimates the cost to be $4700.00 to fix the problem. the car is at 81000 miles and though we purchased the esp...it is 1800 miles overdue...so the cost will be ours to fix it. i've never had an engine die in a car that is 4 years old. the car has been sitting for the past week while we figure out what to do with it.*ak

Auotmatic transmission failure with no warning and no warranty or recall from ford. car has 53000 miles . driving along at 30 mph and it was like the car was put into neutral.complete trans failure with no warning not a safe thing to happen on the highway or anywhere else for that fact. i am a devoted ford person but at this point also very upset and would have to consider buying another brand .*ak

Suspension front shock absorber problems. *ak

We purchased our 2001 taurus, the dealership said they would fix several wrongs, one included the heater. after several attempts to do what they promised we have our 2 month old $9000.00 purchase sitting in the driveway unable to drive because of cold weather. we were first told the switch was bad, we were then told the blower was the culprit,. the car was dropped off in our drive way because, as we were told, the car could not sit in the dealership longer than seventy two hours. the heater was still not fixed. i called our original contact person, he picked up the car and took it back to the dealership. they told us the car was done. i called to confirm and was told the dealership was not doing any thing else to the car as they had put too much money into the car already,my wife was then told, if we wanted to have the heater fixed we could have it done under the warranty that we had purchased for $1750.00 and pay the $100.00 deductible, because of the time constraints on our we owe contract(this is like a promise to fix) contract which expired on the last date we picked up our new to us ford, i called the dealership service department and talked to the manager, the manager informed me that the relay was replaced, but that might not have been the problem........ what a bad experience on a 51,000 mile vehicle. i've contacted general motors hoping for a fair deal,no help..i was reminded that my vehicle is a ford and only purchased at a g.m. dealer. i've contacted ford and was told the vehicle is out of warranty. ford has no extended available. i've contacted the extended warranty company we purchased warranty from at the dealership, no help, what now *jb

The consumer is experiencing a problem with the rear coil springs. the rear coil springs snapped going into the rear tire. the consumer had the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front coil springs are being recalled but not the rear. provide further details. *jb......consumer stated right rear coil spring broke/removed and replaced. *ak

I have a 2001 ford taurus station wagon with a little over 56,000 miles on it. i turned off the engine at a long stop light & when i turned it back on, i had no power steering. i was able to drive the car the remaining mile to work with great difficulty. when i got to work i noticed the serpentine belt had broke. after work, i was able to drive the car 2 miles to a garage for repairs, once again without power steering. the garage stated that the reason the serpentine belt broke was that the bearings in the air conditioning clutch were seized which caused the clutch to lock up. this caused tremendous friction on the serpentine belt causing it to break. the mechanic showed me the air conditioning clutch with the seized bearings & also stated that the bolt that holds the clutch to the engine was about to come off & that would have caused the clutch to come off the engine. the shop manager stated that this problem should never happen to a vehicle with this amount of miles on it, but he had noticed this problem lately with newer model fords. this problem did not cause an accident as i lost power steering when the vehicle was not moving. i am also a muscular man, so i was able to steer the vehicle at low speeds worth great difficulty. however, if this had happened at a highway speed with my wife or my teenage daughter driving, they would not have been able to control the vehicle & would probably have crashed potentially causing serious injury or death. i would like this problem investigated to see if there is a design problem with the air conditioning clutch on late model fords. *jb

My 2001 taurus ses has had a hesitation when i engage from park to drive, after a second or two it finally engages into drive. every dealership i spoke to stated they could not duplicate the concern. i have had it since 2001 and i still have this issue. i feel as if ford hid something in this manufactured product and now i have a problem that no one can find. *ak

On the date below about 8.00 am, i was involved in an accident with my 2001 ford taurus. although it was very cold that morning the skies were clear and their was no precipitation at all. roadways were clear for the most part. i was coming down a mountain road traveling to work when i encountered an icy patch of road that had formed probably due to frost conditions since it was very cold. when i applied the brakes my ford taurus seemed to accelerate pushing me faster down the hill. a slow moving truck was a head of me and i could not slow down in time. at the same time a car was in in the passing lane beside me since this was a four lane highway. i swerved an struck the car in the passing lane. there were no injuries. my taurus had to be towed to the garage and upon repairing the vehicle i was notified that a fuel censor needed replacing at my expense. i spoke with the mechanic and he informed me that this part could cause the car to accelerate suddenly. my insurance is forcing me to take responsibility for this accident and the police has cited me also. i was not speeding as evidenced by the car passing me. i know my car had accelerated forward and i believe this may be a defect with the tarrus. one last footnote is that a car before me skidded on the same icy patch and had a more serious accident that involved an ambulance and fire assistance. this vehicle was also a late model ford taurus.*ak

My wife amy l dykman has owned a 2001 taurus for almost 3 years. we have not received any notifications of manufacturer recalls. i checked the website and there are nine recalls that could affect our car, some having to do with the child seat, which is very concerning to us. we are both young professionals and loyal ford customers with family who work for ford, but the fact that i have to find out on my own there are recalls makes me question the follow-up and integrity of ford motors co. please notify us if there are any more recall and/or issues we should address. thank you for your time. sincerely,*ak adam g. dykman amy l. dykman

There were tire cracks 3-5 inches long and they leaked air. *sc they manufacturer gave the consumer 88.00 which only covered the cost of one tire. (the consumers son in law wrote in on behalf of the consumer lawrence marinelli) *jb

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. *jb

While driving the side airbag inadvertently deployed. when taken to get serviced it was determined to be due to the sensor.*ak

Nhtsa recall 04v332000 on the front coil spring. no parts were available . *ak

Vehicle caught on fire unexpectedly when it was parked due to a short with the brake wiring harness. manufacturer was contacted by consumer. *ak

Both rear door and front pass. door latch springs will not retract handle/latches. passenger thinks they have closed door, but handle is up/out and door is not latched. door flies open on a turn in road. *nm

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". *nm the consumer was made to wait 6 months for recall service. *tc

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. *nm

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. *ak

While driving the vehicle at 65, mph, the consumer was coming to an exit, and began to slow down. then. it accelerated, and the consumer could not stop the vehicle with the brakes. the vehicle is now parked.*ak

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

2001 ford taurus developed a loud chirping sound that was heard when car was running. this car has only a little over 80000 miles on it. when it was taken to a garage to be looked out. they claimed the sound was coming from the transmission and the tork converter. to make a long story short, we now have to pay $2300.00 for a new transmission. after the transmission was installed, the sound is still there. we were informed that the tork converter is what is making the sound and it will take several weeks of driving before the sound disappears. we have been without our car for 3 weeks and very disappointed in the ford taurus.*ak

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.*ak

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.*ak......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. *ak

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!*ak

A loud grinding noise was coming from the left rear wheel while driving 35-40 mph. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that a part of the brake broke off into the brake drum, and that the drum/pads, and brake cylinder need to be replaced. the dealer was notified.*ak before the loud grindng noise there was a loud pop from the left rear wheel. rear shoes and rear wheel cylinder were repalced and brake system was bleed. 2 brake drums also had to be resurfaced. *tt

Consumer heard a rubbing sound from the rear. consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection, and mechanic determined that rear spring rusted and snapped, scoring the left rear tire. vehicle experienced the same problem, but for the rear. *ak

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. *ak

Consumer was not notified of the december deadline for the spring shield nhtsa recall 04v332000. *ak

The vehicle stalled intermittently. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealership changed the egr sensor. however, the problem still continued. the cause of the failure was undetermined. provide further details. *jb....dealership also replaced front brake pads. *ak

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. *ak

Consumer smelled a burnt odor coming in from the vent. vehicle was parked, and it caught on fire from the center control panel. the fire was extinguished by fire department. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic stated that the cause of the fire could not be determined. *ak

A loud pop came from the rear of the vehicle when it went over a bump. the consumer found that the rear right side spring coil strut broke when taken to a mechanic for repair. *ak *sc *jb

Consumer noticed that tires had stress marks and tread separation from the sidewalls. consumer drove vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that all four tires needed to be replaced due to corrosion. continental, p215/60r16. *ak

Engine accelerated when applying brakes at a parking lot. *ak

Driver's side and passenger 's side doors failed to lock and unlock when applied. consumer contacted the dealer on more than one occasion about this problem. but the dealer had not fixed the vehicle at this time. *ak

While driving 70 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined.*ak

Brake failure in the ford taurus 2001 131,000 miles [xxx] major accident avoided (master cylinder failure) life or death safety issue w/ the ford taurus 2001 regarding the "brakes". yesterday i had a complete "brake failure" without any warning and or sign of a problem. as it turned out it was the master cylinder that "failed". the brake fluid container in the engine compartment was full even long after the incident. i was traveling across a five mile bridge (howard franklin) from clearwater to tampa at 70 miles per hour w/ no vehicle in front of me. without warning i had no brakes and i had to coast to a stop and jam in the emergency brake. luckily i wasn't killed and or seriously injured. how can this possibly happen ? how many times has this occurred before ? the vehicle in question has 131,000 miles on it. i have it inspected regularly and w/ complete service routinely. the [xxx]. passenger in car who's life was endangered [xxx]. it's a miracle that we didn't have a major accident, injury, or death. *jb updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Notification recall 04s17 safety exists in 2001 taurus, front spring rusted through and snapped off piercing the tire. *bf the consumer was told that her extended warranty did not cover the repair. the consumer saw a recall notice on the internet for the same problem and requested a refund. campaign id number : 04v332000. the consumer stated that ford used faulty parts that resulted in additional expenses . *tc several days later, the consumer received a safety recall in the mail after being told the coil springs were not on recall it was just a customer satisfaction issue. *jb

I started hearing a noise in the engine, particularly when accelerating or idling. this started on wed., 11/10 and i took it to the dealer 11/17. i was told that the air conditioner compressor had fallen apart, that the belts were barely holding it on, and since i am 10 months out of warranty, it will be $1200 to repair. after checking with a mechanic that we use to maintain other vehicles, we found that this was a reasonable price so we authorized the repair by the dealer. however, they were unable to tell me how this could happen to a 3+ year old car with 32000 miles on it. i was told that if i continued to drive the car, the compressor could fall out at any time and i would be unable to drive the vehicle.*ak

Notification for recall 04s17 safety exists in certain 1999 through 2001 model taurus and sable vehicles. *bf recall# 04v332000. *sc

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

The consumer had a concern that both frontal seat belts will not retract from the retractors. the dealer informed the consumer that the parts was not covered under a manufacturer recall. *jb the right seat belt would not retract from the retractors and the left seat belt would lock up and would not retract. the front passenger side seat belt was locked and the driver's seat belt would intermittently lock up when trying to uncoil. the part was worn. *sc

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

The consumer vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at approximately 20 mph or more, upon impact the air bags did not deploy. dealer was contacted. *jb

While driving,the vehicle stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic was unable to duplicated the problem. please fill in additional information. *jb

After starting the vehicle air bag warning light illuminated. the warning light would stay on until the vehicle was shut off. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Vehicle involved in accident and the air bags did not deploy.*mr the driver sustained injuries when his head hit the steering wheel. *nm

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. *ak struts were replaced instead of recall issue. consumer was made to pay the bill before vehicle would be released. *tc

While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the left rear, the left coil spring on the driver's broke. the vehicle was towed to consumer's house. dealership and manufacturer were notified. *ak

My wife while driving a rental 2001 ford taurus on ventura freeway attempted to brake at some point,the brake pedal went to the floor she exited the freeway at off ramp and crashed into a concrete retaining wall.both air bags did not deploy,my wife's shoulder harness gave way, resulting in massive injuries to my wife and serious injuries to my 2 daughters which after surgery had to be redone on one of them.*ak

The consumer experienced brake system failure. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership. while slowing down to make a 90 degree turn there was no pedal pressure. this happened intermittently. *ak *jb

While driving, the coil spring fractured and caused one of the tires to go flat. *nm *jb

While driving at 10 mph. the driver applied the brakes and they failed. the vehicle took longer to stop and the consumer rear ended another vehicle. please provide further information. *jb

While having the oil changed consumer was told that the head gasket was blown. there was no defects noticeable by the consumer. it was the second incident concerning head gasket. *ak

Reversing down my driveway this morning, 8/19/2004, i heard a loud noise from rear of car. examined and determined rear of car was very low and right rear tire appeared damaged. taken to garage 2 blks away and found both rear springs have broken, appeared to have rusted through and right rear tire destroyed. to replace the spings the stuts needed to be replaced. so 2 new springs, 2 new sturts and one new tire = $800. i do not have my vin# with me now but can giev it to you tomorrow. this car has 55k miles on it, nice easy miles. i have driven other cars 200k+ miles before i have had a spring fail. now i'm out $800 and ford says they are only liable for the front springs! please, please expand your recall notice #4v332000 to include the rear suspension. after reviewing other complaints it is obvious that this is a major problem. i mean really, broken springs that are 3-4 years old with only 20-50k miles on them?? please consider this a serious problem, if they had failed on the highway i'm sure i would have had both tires punctured and my widow would be looking at caskets right now. i am picking up the car tomorrow, firday 8/20, would you like me to save the parts for your review? would you like someone to take my deposition? i know it's too late to get my $800 back but why should others have to suffer that come after me, and you know they will. please call or email me with any quesitons or please call anyway to discuss. thank you for all you do to keep us safe!*ak

While driving at 25 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear driver's side wheel, consumer pulled the vehicle of the road. then, vehicle was towed to the independent shop, and mechanic determined rear coil spring on the driver's side broke and punctured the tire. *ak

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. *ak *sc *jb

Consumer stated a recall was issued for the front coils springs. however, the parts will not be available until the end of december. *ak

Consumer stated that she strapped a child in a seat belt in the rear of vehicle. later on the child became tangled in the seat belt, and each time an attempt was made to release the child from the seat belt, the seat belt got tighter and tighter. the seat belt was so tight on the child's stomach that she had to flag down another motorist, and get him to cut the seat belt from around the child. the child was only 8 years old. this encounter left black and blue marks on the child.*ak

While driving 50 mph, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. the consumer noticed that the left side of the vehicle was lower than the right side. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the cause has not been determined at this time. *jb it was determined that the passenger side rear coil spring broke. *nm

While driving consumer smelled something burning and smoke. this happened on three different occasions. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. however, the problem recurred. *ak

I pushed the cigarette lighter in to get hot and it shot out. it fell on the floor mat and i burned my hand picking it up before if caught the car on fire. i no longer use my lighter for fear it will start a fire. *ak

As with my 1992 taurus my 2001 taurus has the same problem with the windshield wiper switch or motor.presently not fixed because i do not want to pay for it. also my trans. slips and up and down shifts hard in and out of second gear. once again i don't want to pay for it .*ak

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. *ak

The consumer stated the emission sensor light continued to stay on. the part has been replaced, however the light is now back on. please provide additional information. *jb

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

Consumer complained about transmission problems. while driving transmission shook since february, 2004. took vehicle to dealer, and was told that it had a problem, and kept vehicle for 4 days. when consumer received vehicle back she was told that they replaced the computer piston because it was stuck. also, had problems wit the windows. they made a weird noise. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they just realigned the windows. *ak

While driving 35 mph right side rear body suddenly flopped down. the consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that rear spring broke. the dealer was notified. *ak *sc

Consumer's vehicle was parked for approximately 15 hours when the vehicle caught on fire. *ak the fire investigation indicated that the fire involved wiring and electrical components within the lower portion of the dashboard housing. *nm

While driving 35 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection, where mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak