1989 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 562 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,746miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 562 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,746 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 1989 Taurus w/od transmission that shifts hard and rough, also the front and rear rattles and sounds like it is going to fall off. We were not aware of the recalls for this on our vehicle. The paint is blistering with orange rust coming through, and the stearing (power w/tilt) has a jerk in it. Can you or will you help me with these defects?”
NHTSA complaint #10086192, filed 2004-08, 95,000 miles“While driving my 1989 Ford Taurus sedan at approximately 35 MPH on wednesday february 2, 2005 at approximately 6:30 pm I experienced an apparent blowout of the right front tire. In the dark, my 13 year old son and I changed the tire putting on the temporary spare and we drove directly to the local tire shop. There, observing that the original tire was incapable of being repaired, I ordered a replacement tire. After mounting the new tire to the wheel, the shop was unable to replace the wheel onto the vehicle. They discovered a fractured coil spring along with a damaged strut and outer tie rod. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110008, filed 2005-02, 95,746 miles“While driving consumer heard a loud noise then the left front dropped to the ground. Consumer got out to examine the vehicle, and noticed the tire was wrapped around the rim. Vehicle was not drivable, and had to be towed to a shop. The tire was taken off. Consumer was told that the coil spring broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10072145, filed 2004-05“When driving at any speed the steering wheel is loose. Also, vehicle is pulling to the left and there is a sqeaking noise coming from front of the vehicle. Consumer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835727, filed 1999-03“When driving one can hear a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. When stopping and pulling off the vehicle will vibrate, and it feels like it pulling. Consumer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #832790, filed 1998-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 313 | 26% |
| 2002 | 962 | 67% |
| 2001 | 515 | 50% |
| 2000 | 443 | 37% |
| 1999 | 180 | 21% |
| 1998 | 59 | 11% |
| 1997 | 28 | 4% |
| 1996 | 60 | 7% |
| 1995 | 69 | 6% |
| 1994 | 44 | 5% |
| 1993 | 164 | 11% |
| 1992 | 48 | 7% |
| 1991 | 27 | 4% |
| 1990 | 18 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 3% |
| 1988 | 10 | 3% |
| 1987 | 11 | 4% |
| 1986 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Taurus
142 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsEngine cooling
97 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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