2000 Ford Taurus suspension problems
443 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Ford Taurus — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v332000 (suspension), but the contact was not notified. After an oil change, the dealer diagnosed that the struts were bent with extensive corrosion on the spring coils and struts…”
filed May 9, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the rear axle was completely rusted and the subframe that held the two rear tires was also rusted and fractured. As a result, the contact had to change the rear tires more frequently. The check engine and abs lights illuminated. The…”
filed Jun 23, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF…Campaign 04V332000 · Jul 15, 2004
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
TSB160068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A…
16-0068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-01 taurus, sable. *pe
TSB-14-0165 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014Mercury/ford: front coil springs can fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high corrosion areas, move move past spring seat and contact rupture front tire, resulting rapid air loss. Model…
TSB-14-0149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2014
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 2000 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.