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...
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$250
Average Mileage:
54,150 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
replace disks when changing brake pads (3 reports)
Bought used 04/05.03. 16000 miles. Brakes shaking on test drive.Purchased w/ promise of fix. 18000 miles dealer tried turning rotors on vehicle. Made worse. Will order parts (not stocked ???). 3 weeks later finally got parts. Installed. Problem fixed for now. See later!
Here we are again w/ brakes shaking. Brake pads only 1/3 worn, but rotors warped.(Ford Rotors & pads) Replaced W/ aftermarket pads & rotors. (premium quality)
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Bought used 04/05.03. 16000 miles. Brakes shaking on test drive.Purchased w/ promise of fix. 18000 miles dealer tried turning rotors on vehicle. Made worse. Will order parts (not stocked ???). 3 weeks later finally got parts. Installed. Problem fixed for now. See later!
- Karlton H., Friendsville, PA, US