1997 Ford Taurus suspension problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Ford Taurus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that all four coil springs failed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 4v332000 (suspension: front: coil springs) but was advised by the manufacturer that the 1999 model was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not…”
filed Apr 11, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving out of his garage, the front coil spring on the drivers side broke and ripped the tire apart. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. There were no warning signs or prior instances of the…”
filed Sep 1, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.