1996 Ford Taurus suspension problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Ford Taurus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clunking noise. He then discovered that the rear passenger axle was corroded, similar to the failure listed under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly)…”
filed Jan 10, 2011
“1996 ford taurus gl, 147,000 miles. While trying to move the car the front left coil spring broke, puncturing the tire. Fortunately this was low speed, no one harmed. Requires new spring and tire at a minimum. *tr”
filed Mar 8, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.