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2002 Ford Taurus
Suspension Problems
CarComplaints.com Notes: Most people need a car where the coil springs don't puncture or shred tires while driving. The Taurus fails in that respect.
The 1999-2003 Ford Taurus has a huge problem with coil springs breaking, which can puncture or even shred tires while driving.
The US government spent THREE YEARS (2008-2011) investigating the 2002-2003 Taurus coil springs. Although Taurus/Sable from earlier years were recalled, ultimately the NHTSA did not force a recall. They determined that because there had been no deaths & very few bad crashes & injuries, the broken coil springs defect was no big deal & not a safety defect. Tell that to all the owners who had close calls...
2002 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
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- Broken Front Spring
- Both Rear Coil Springs Broken
- Broken Coils
- Excessive Front End Noise
- Spring Broke And Blew Tire
- Clunking In Front End
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Springs: Coil Springs
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front
- NHTSA: Suspension
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil Springs
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Springs
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Stabilizer Bar
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Macpherson Strut
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Shock Absorber
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Shock Absorber
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