1996 FORD TAURUS Suspensionfront Problems
24 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 1996 FORD TAURUS
24 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
24
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
1996 FORD TAURUS GL, 147,000 MILES. WHILE TRYING TO MOVE THE CAR THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. FORTUNATELY THIS WAS LOW SPEED, NO ONE HARMED. REQUIRES NEW SPRING AND TIRE AT A MINIMUM. *TR
I HAVE A 96 FORD TAURUS THAT HAS A BROKEN FRONT SPRING (AND I OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT) AND IT CAUSED MY TIRE TO BLOW ON THE HIGHWAY. I ALMOST CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT THAT WOULD HAVE INVOLVED A TRACTOR TRAILER, AND ALMOST SURELY MY DEATH. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HITTING A GUARD RAIL WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR PAINT DAMAGE. AFTER BEING DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED A STABILIZER BAR.
I'VE NOTICED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT MY TAURUS. FIRST I NOTICED A RATTLE/VIBRATION IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. I ALSO NOTICED A CLICK WHENEVER I TURNED MY WHEEL HARD EITHER WAY. *JB
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN CONSUMER REALIZED THAT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPPED. *AK
#763567
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WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ANY FRONT SUBFRAME PROBLEMS, CAR MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE AND WHEN HITTING DIPS OR POTHOLES FRONT END SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TO FALL OUT. REPLACED FRONT STRUTS 06/27/02 STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
#752979
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I LOVE MY CAR BUT IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER GOING WRONG WITH IT AND HAVING TO WORK ON A VEHICLE AND MAKE PAYMENTS IS AGERVATING AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND THE FORD COMPANY WILL NOT ADMIT PROBLEMS OR HELP. *AK
#781087
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THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND METAL TO METAL NOISE WHILE MAKING SLOW TURNS.*ET
#781087
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THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND METAL TO METAL NOISE WHILE MAKING SLOW TURNS.*ET
#861138
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WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR A RIGHT TURN. DEALER STATES THAT NOISE IS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK *ML
#550537
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FRONT END IS MISALIGNED. YH
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#548641
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VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO STRIKE PAVEMENT BELOW DUE TO COLLAPSED FRONT END (NO OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED). MJS
#531757
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FRONT END VIBRATION , SEVERAL REPAIRS MADE, HOWEVER STILL VIBRATES CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY.
#530776
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FRONT END VIBRATES AND IS NOISY. PROBLEM CANNOT BE DETERMINED.
#506984
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FRONT END NOISE.
#516584
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SUSPENSION NOISE.
#603032
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FRONT END MISALIGNED.
#513405
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RATTLE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING RIGHT.
#803548
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WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT SLOW SPEED THERE'S A VERY BAD RUBBING NOISE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL. *AK
#803562
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WHEN TURNING RIGHT ONLY THERE IS A NOISE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
#507370
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VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WHEN HITTING BUMPS, ALSO REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. *AK
#503841
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VEHICLE PUSHED BY WIND VELOCITY OF OTHER VEHICLES, CAUSING POOR STABILITY. *SD
#984239
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VEHICLE DRIFTS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. RESULTING IN POOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE ALL OTHR PROBLEMS. *AK
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
135 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
70 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
62 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
61 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
35 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
31 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
29 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
28 complaints
Unknown Or Other
27 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
22 complaints
Structurebodydoor
19 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
18 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
16 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
14 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
14 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
14 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Structureframe And Members
13 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
12 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
12 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
12 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
11 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
10 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
10 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
5 complaints
Interior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
3 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint