# 2002 FORD TAURUS — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
> NHTSA complaint `659110` · 2008-02-26 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- **Miles at failure:** 108,902
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS.  WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND THE FRONT END SHOOK.  THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO A DITCH AND WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP.  THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE.  THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT STRUCK HER HEAD AND SUSTAINED WHIPLASH.  NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS) FOR THE 1999-2001 TAURUS WAS REFERENCED.   THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 108,902.  UPDATED 3/25/08 *CN
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