2000 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 443about this part
- Share
- 37%of 1,195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,186miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 443 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Taurus, 37% of the 1,195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,186 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Ford Taurus wagon that my spring snapped and sitting on top of my tire. Read that there was a recall, however it is saying it would have had to happen before 2005. I feel it should still be covered by Ford and I am a single mother of 3 and my income is limited. Paying between $600 and $1500 to have repaired is not available to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10386573, filed 2011-03, 127,000 miles“I just bought a used 2000 Ford Taurus....I was wondering why my tires were screeching every time I drove, my tires bald badly within a week or two...took it to a mechanic he told me that the right lower control line was bent and that's why I really cant drive anywhere. I am very concerned about my car I need a vehicle to work and see my daughter...”
NHTSA complaint #10326621, filed 2010-04, 65 miles“I have a 2000 Ford Taurus that has the recalled coil springs on it. The front springs where replaced for free of course and now the back ones are shot and my tire blew as a result. I do not understand why Ford doesn't stand behind their automobiles the coil springs are the exact same as the front ones, defects!!! Please make Ford replace them all at no charge!!! I will never buy a Ford again.”
NHTSA complaint #10368506, filed 2010-12, 117,231 miles“Front end unacceptable! Then defroster didn't work in winter and I had to use my shirt sleeve to keep rubbing the windshield. I told AC collins Ford dealership that something was wrong with the coil springs and brakes when I bought it. I also told them that the AC was leaking in car. I told them that the steering wheel would shake when I was braking. I can send over the emails if you like. Ac collins sold me this car with serious suspension problems. You may have all records of proof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777805, filed 2015-09, 140,023 miles“Own a 2000 Taurus ses with 68,000 miles. While the car was parked in garage, my wife and I just got home with our pick up, we got out of the truck and we heard a loud shot like noise. I looked around under the Taurus and found that the right rear coil spring fractured. Having a family we were thankful that we were not driving it at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10184721, filed 2007-03, 68,408 milesRelated recalls
- 04V332000Jul 15, 2004On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine…Covers: Ford Taurus 1999–2001, Mercury Sable 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10205033Apr 21, 2016Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
- 10183769Apr 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…
- 10058102Sep 9, 2014Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-01 taurus, sable.
- 10056656Aug 11, 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…
Suspension: 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 2000 Ford Taurus
108 complaintsEngine cooling
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsAir bags
88 complaintsExterior lighting
87 complaintsVehicle speed control
87 complaintsFuel system
66 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTires
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology