After having my front coil springs replaced last year, I now find that both rear coils have also broken. The manufacturer tells me it can assume no responsibility in this matter even though it had recalled the front coils for defective material.
1995 Mercury Mystique suspension complaints
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Consumer received a recall letter for front coil springs. A year later, when driving he heard a loud banging noise 3 times. Took vehicle to dealer, and front/back coil springs were broken. Dealer said they would replace front coil springs and not rear ones. Consumer felt vehicle would still be dangerous to drive if rear was not corrected.
I consider it very unusual for a vehicle to break both front coil springs within 3 months of each other.I had both replaced at meineke muffler and brakes at a cost of approx. $230.00.
While driving would hear a rocking noise coming from front of vehicle. Then, stopped, and found out that coil springs were broken without a prior warning of the problem.
Right rear coil spring broke for no apparent reason other than defective materials. Vehicle never overloaded. Other similar failures noted in the federal safety agency database. Manufacturer refuses acknowledge defect.
Consumer heard loud clunk when driving with any weight in the back of the seat, dealer diagnosed that two rear coil springs were broken, consumer requests reimbursement.
Both rear coil springs completely broken. Ford has issued an extended warranty on the front coil springs, but refuses to fix the rear springs. I have conducted much research and have learned that this is a widespread problem with the 1995 mystique. Failure to fix the springs may result in a punctured tire.
This mercury mystique has been a problem from the first time I drove it. All of the recalls were serviced by the dealer but I also experienced both front struts breaking, the front spring breaking, the front rotors cracking and the list goes on. The last straw was when the transmission failed at 74,000. The complete unit was replaced at a cost of over $2,000!! I've read the list of complaints on the 95' mystique and it's makes me want to cry. I will never by a ford product again.
Potential for accident if broken spring tears tire. Dealer's technician estimates that he has seen five similar failures on mystiques in the past year.
Loud "clunk" in the right rear sping when any weight is in the back seat. Contacted ford company, who has a extended warranty on the front springs. I was informed that they had no such coverage for the rear spring, although the spring are the same and can experience the same corresion.
I have replaced: engine, transmission, blower motor, brakes, now the struts are going out. The car is a lemon!!
Both rear coil springs have broken. Please provide further detail.
Suspension bolts & coil springs had rusted through & broke. Happened while driving vehicle. Had no warning of any problems. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic repairs can be done.
Both rear coil springs broken. Nlm
Both rear springs broke. The car is only 5 years old. The heaviest items ever carried were 3 bags of groceries. I received a letter from ford motor company in 1999 regarding the possible failure of the front coil springs. I requested they be replaced at the time before failure and possible accident but ford wouldnt do it. These springs must be made of bad steel. My husband is a machinist/tool and diemaker and looked at the broken springs and can tell they are cheap steel. It cost us over $400.00 to get the car fixed. I want to write to ford motors regarding this matter, who do I write to,at what address
The rear coil broke. Had taken to dealer & was informed the parts are on back order. Would be notified owner when parts were available.
Heater blower switch overheated and melted the harness. Also, rear door latch and acutator broke, causing door to be inoperative, and the rear coil springs corroded and broke. Please provide further information.
The front coil springs came through the left front tire, causing tire to go flat immediately, and vehicle became uncontrollable. Dealer would only repair front coil springs if there is a break & nothing else.
Gear shift lever and knob failed causing difficulty in shifting gears. Mjs
Owner noticed squeaking noise, later learned noise was result of broken stabilizer bar at the bolts.
Speedometer needle bounces around then stops on 0, vehicle jerks and slows down to 0 MPH and sometimes stalls. Vehicle also vibrates when in any gear and not moving.
Transmission problems.
Lower control arm broke from the frame.
Vehicle continually pulls causing damage to tires.
Vehicle hard to control on the open road due to the suspension problems.
Inner tie rod broke, causing left front wheel to turn sideways.
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