Will Ford still fix this recall part for free?
I bought the car second hand, and it has 76k miles on it. The suspension often makes a loud “popping” noise especially while turning tightly.
JUL 15, 2004 | Recall ID# 17835
Recall Reason SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Recall Date JUL 15, 2004
Model Affected TAURUS
Potential Units Affected 899060
Recall Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH SALT USED ON THE ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER. A FRACTURED SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2005. IF EITHER FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON AUGUST 2, 2004. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2000-2001 MY VEHICLES AND OWNERS WERE SENT A LETTER ON JANUARY 10, 2005, ADVISING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES FOR REPAIR PARTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 1999 MY VEHICLES BY THE END OF FEBRUARY 2005 AND OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED THEN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
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Suspension Parts
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Suspension Parts
Call the toll free number and ask. Have your VIN number handy in case they ask for it. It’s possible this warranty recall was already done to your car – the recall is 5 years old.
January 25th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
strutmasters.com
As long as the recall hasn’t already been performed, yes they will, they are obligated to. Call the number given and ask them. They will be able to tell by the VIN if it is eligble for the recall.
January 27th, 2010 at 3:01 am
Get discount suspension parts.
If it is a safety recall yes they will do it call in advance to the 800 number so they can give you a pre approval #
January 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Suspension Parts
I think so.
It’s a safety issue.
Take it to your nearest Ford Dealer.
If you purchased that car from any dealer in used cars, the law also states, “Do not transfer ownership until the recall parts are replaced”, that’s paraphrased by me.
They still should honor the recall.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:29 am
Get discount suspension parts.
you can see but more likely its been done already to your vehicle by either previous owner or the dealership you got it from.
January 31st, 2010 at 5:44 am
strutmasters.com
As the recall notice states, they will install the spring shields and extend the warranty on the springs free of charge. If the spring breaks it will be replaced under warranty. But your popping sound may be due to bad CV joints, bearings or tie rod ends, not related to the spring corrosion. You can look to see if your car has the spring shields- if it does, then your car has already been taken in for the recall. Also, you can call the 800# and give them your VIN# and they can tell you if your car’s been done or not. Either way, you need to get it fixed.