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2002 FORD TAURUS Wheels Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2002 FORD TAURUS

7 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#10822970 | Crash
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE COIL SPRING ON FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRACTURED. COIL SPRING PUNCTURED TIRE AND THE TIRE IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.
#10604525 |
WHILE DRIVING MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DROPPED & MY TIRE EXPLODED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED WHICH TORN THE INSIDE OF MY TIRE ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF. I KNOW THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER FORD TAURUS HOWEVER WAS TOLD BY FORD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SO THEY WOULD NOT BE CHECKING INTO THE ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING & HAD I BEEN GOING FASTER, BEEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR ON BAD ROAD CONDITIONS THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. I'M NOT ASKING FOR THEM TO PAY FOR IT. JUST INCLUDE MORE VEHICLES IN THE RECALL TO PREVENT FATALITIES. *TR
#10483245 |
LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND A LINK. *TR
#10461643 |
HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE; HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND SUSPECTED THE COIL SPRING SUSPENSION, SINCE I KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FROM PREVIOUS OWNER COMPLAINTS FROM THIS WEBSITE. LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND TORE A BIG GASH ON TIRE AND WENT FLAT. CALLED FORD DEALER IN DEARBORN, MI AND THEY TOLD IT WAS COVERED AS A RECALL; TOWED MY CAR OUT THERE AND THEY CHANGED THEIR STORY AND TOLD THIS VIN WAS NOT COVERED AND 2001 MODEL YEAR WAS. WHAT A JOKE. PROMPTLY, I TOWED IT OUT OF THERE (DID NOT WANT TO GIVE THEM ANYMORE BUSINESS) AND GOT IT REPLACED OUTSIDE. CANT BELIEVE FORD DOES NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND CAN HAPPEN TO ANY OF THE COILS. VERY BAD QUALITY STEEL USED IN COIL SPRING AND PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE...
#10398974 |
AT 7:30 AM ON APRIL 29, 2011, I LEFT MY APARTMENT AND GOT INTO MY CAR TO DRIVE TO WORK. I TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND WENT TO BACK OUT AND IMMEDIATELY I HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. I CALLED AAA AND THEY ARRIVED BY 8:00 AM AND THE GENTLEMAN REMOVED THE TIRE AND FOUND THAT IT WAS TORE IN HALF IN A SEMI-CIRCLE SHAPE. HE THEN LOOKED AT THE SPRING AND REALIZED THAT IT WAS COMPLETED BROKE IN HALF AS WELL. THE SPRING WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED AND WAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE TOP WHERE IT WAS MOUNTED AS WELL. HE THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO COME, WHICH TOOK THE CAR TO A NEARBY MECHANIC TO REPAIR THE ISSUE.
#10379155 |
JUST AS WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V332000 FOR THE 1999-2001 TAURUS, THREE OF THE FOUR COIL SPRINGS BROKE IN THIS 2002 TAURUS SHREDDING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND FOUR NEW QUICK STRUTS, NEW FRONT STABILIZER LINKS, A NEW REAR SWAY BAR LINK, NEW FRONT RIGHT INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS, AND A NEW TIRE NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. OWNER REPAIRED VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER UNWILLING TO REPAIR OR RECALL AT THIS TIME. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,811.
#10300169 |
HEARD A LOUD BANG WHILE DRIVING A 2002 FORD TAURUS. CAR LEAPT TO THE LEFT AND I HEARD LOUD SCREECHING. I BRAKED AND SLOWED, AND WHEN STOPPED I DISCOVERED A FLAT LEFT FRONT TIRE. WHEN I REMOVED THE TIRE TO PUT ON A SPARE, THE TIRE WAS STUCK ON SOMETHING IN THE BACK. AFTER TURNING IT TO VIEW - I SAW THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS RUNNING RIGHT THROUGH THE TIRE! APPARENTLY, THE COIL SPRING HAD SNAPPED AND IMMEDIATELY PUNCTURED THE TIRE. CAR WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND LOTS OF REPAIRS ($$$) WERE NEEDED. I CALLED FORD, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE 2002 MODEL, ONLY ON 1999-2001 (SAME WIDESPREAD PROBLEM). AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, I SEE MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE ON THE 2002 TAURUS - BUT FORD REFUSES TO EXTEND THEIR RECALL TO THAT YEAR'S MODEL. THIS WAS A SERIOUS ISSUE...

Other 2002 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 402 complaints Suspensionfront 297 complaints Suspension 155 complaints Suspensionrear 109 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 85 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 65 complaints Structure 33 complaints Tires 33 complaints Electrical System 32 complaints Visibilitywindshield 31 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 22 complaints Visibility 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 20 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Train 17 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Structurebody 15 complaints Equipment 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Service Brakes 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Engine 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Child Seat 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warningswitchsensorfloat 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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