2003 Ford Taurus Terrible Grinding Noise & Smell

LILPOET

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2003 FORD TAURUS
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
43,000 MILES

I bought my Taurus in 2005-was running GREAT!
There has been a lot of snow lately here in Michigan and with my Taurus only having 43,000 miles on it I thought I would be fine. I got in the car yesterday and as I was driving away I heard a noise that sounded like a rock had hit the car. Then there was a terrible smell of rubber in the passenger area. Then the GRINDING noise. Has it come off the axel because of snow buildup around tires? Have you ever heard of these symptoms? I am so scared this will be a huge repair cost and it's Christmas. Oh Lord.
If anybody can help me, please write me at sagaide@comcast. Net or post here.
THANK YOU!

Your Friend, Susan

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DAVE H

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Does the car look lower on the passenger side. I think you may have snapped a coil spring. Of course untill you have a tech look at the vehicle you will not know for sure?

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Monday, December 8th, 2008 AT 6:28 PM

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Monday, December 8th, 2008 AT 10:28 PM

LILPOET

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Thank you so much Dave for your reply. Yes the car is lower on the left side. I am just sitting here tonight wondering what something like that costs!
I need to donate to this site as soon as I find out what the repair shop says about $$$
Gosh I have been saving up for Christmas for months!
Poof!

Sorry my picture is so big!
I need to fix that!

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Monday, December 8th, 2008 AT 10:32 PM

DAVE H

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We are of course still assuming it is the spring.

OEM Dealer part Coil spring $28.62
1.1 hours labor $50 p/h $55.00
total $83.62

This is a Ford dealer part cost and you can probably get it cheaper from an autoparts store. And your shop may have higher/lower labor charges.

Hope this help's. Nice pic by the way. Donations are not mandatory. If we helped, spread the word. Feedback would be appreciated.

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 5:19 AM