2002 Ford Taurus suspension problems
The 2002 Ford Taurus has 1,090 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 62% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
1,090
Suspension complaints
62%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AS THE CONTACT NOTICED THE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2002 Ford Taurus have?
NHTSA has 1,090 complaints about the 2002 Ford Taurus suspension — 62% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.