2002 Ford Taurus suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 1,090 complaints for the 2002 Ford Taurus, 62% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,090 62% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 1,008 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 36 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 166 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 235 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 228 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 156 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 102 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 46 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 23 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 1,008 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and the front end shook. The vehicle drove into a ditch and was towed to a repair shop. The front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but struck her head and sustained whiplash. NHTSA campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) for the 1999-2001 taurus was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 108,902. Updated 3/25/08
Took my car in for an oil change and they showed me that my front passenger coil spring was broken. Was told this is a very common issue and is a safety concern because many people have the spring go into their tires.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Taurus
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 104 complaints
- Cruise control 77 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Tires 38 complaints