This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that both of the rear springs failed. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and they made the repairs. The failure mileage was 101,659. Updated 08/03/09 updated 08/05/09/
2000 Ford Taurus problems with the rear springs. Consumer states that the rear springs and links were replaced. Brake line was repaired, and the rack and pinion steering was replaced. *****
Inspection of vehicle after suffering a front flat tire revealed the left rear spring broken. Broken spring almost contacts the tire. Vehicle is being serviced this weekend to replace parts.
2000 Ford Taurus making rubbing sounds. Found both rear springs broken. This could have been a serious safety hazard had they punctured the tire. Thankfully this did not happen. Both rear springs had to be replaced. This car was not abused and or even driven hard.
- Hobart, IN, USA
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The left rear spring on my 2000 Ford Taurus is broken. In looking on the internet, I see that there have been a number of complaints about rear spring failure on these cars. I don't know the exact date it happened, I know the car has had a rattling noise for about a year, and I never could find it. I just discovered yesterday that the spring was broken, and is apparently letting the rear of the car sag just enough that the tail pipe is apparently rattling when there is an additional load on the back.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to make a loud noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they found that the rear springs failed. The springs were replaced at the cost of $800. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 103,296 and failure mileage was 101,196.
The rear passenger side spring has brorken on my 2000 Ford Taurus and is considered a safety issue. This is a chronic problem with this vehicle and many reports have been posted to the various consumer websites. I would like Ford to pay for the repair or initiate a recall for this issue.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic to have an alignment done. Mechanic advised that the vehicle had two rear broken springs, struts and strut mounts. The left rear tire was damaged from the broken spring. There had been no failure before the alignment. The current and failure mileage were 76,469. Updated 02-01-08 the consumer stated took vehicle to genoa Ford for brake repair not an alignment. The consumer further stated the alignment was necessary due to the defect. Updated 02/01/08
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact heard a strange noise when pulling out of the driveway on a dry day. The vehicle was parked and towed to the repair shop. The repair shop stated that the rear coil springs failed and damaged the tire. The contact called the manufacturer, and was told that nothing could be done. The current and failure mileages were 40,000. Updated 05/21/07
2000 Ford Taurus - while driving on a side street near my home, the rear suspension spring broke and protruded into the rear tire causing the inside of the tire to be damaged. This event happened at a low speed and the car was stopped as soon as the noise was heard. There was not an accident due to the timing of the failure at low speed and the driver's reaction time. At the time of this complaint, the car has not been fixed yet as it only occurred one day ago. I was alarmed when I researched this problem on the internet and found many other complaints for the same type of failure. Obviously the rear spring design on these cars are defective, resulting in a very dangerous situation if they fail at high speed. I was fortunate compared to other reports I have read.
Heard loud noise while driving at highway speed, as if something was run over....and hit bottom of car. Did not realize it was spring until it was in for other service and mechanic informed me that drivers side rear spring was broken on July 7.
The right rear spring on my 2000 Ford Taurus SE svg broke puncturing the right rear tire and causing me to lose control of the vehicle. This is a very common issue on these cars. Front springs were recalled some time ago but nothing has ever been done about the rear. Thanks for your assistance.
I had just pulled out of my driveway recently and heard a loud crack come from the rear of the car. I thought I hit something, so I stopped the car and went out and looked at the rear suspension. I had heard of the front springs cracking, but not the rears, but I was surprised to find the rear spring on the left side of the car had cracked. Having taken automotive classes before, I was able to replace the springs myself with a new set from Ford, bypassing the dealer because they would not cover the cost of replacing the springs. This was an inconvenience for me at the time, and it ended up costing me money for a part that shouldn't have failed. I didn't think much of the part failure, and Ford didn't help me much, so I did not report it. It wasn't until I talked to others who have had the same problems recently that I chose to report this to you at the NHTSA. I hope something is done to prevent future failures, it could be dangerous if I was on the highway or moving at a faster speed. The car is a 2000 Ford Taurus sel. I didn't think much of the failure at the time.
Had right rear spring break and cut into my tire. Car has less then 52,000 miles on it. Both rear springs, shocks and damaged tire were replaced and car was aligned. Ford Motor Company picked up half of replacement cost even though car was out of warranty.
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- Southington, CT, USA