1993 Mercury Sable suspension problems

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Suspension · 33,000 miles · IL

In 1993 I helped my mother purchase a new mercury sable in racine, wisconsin where she lived. By 2001 my mother was at an age she should not be driving for several reasons. The big event was when she broke her hip and we also learned she was starting to lose her short term memory. In late 2001 we had the 1993 mercury sable with only about 30 to 35,000 miles stored pending deciding if another family could use the car. In early 2002 we had the title transferred to my son and he started to drive the car. He told us within a week there was a terrible noise and we had the car checked at our local ford dealer in lexington illinois. There service manager, danny, told me both front coil springs were broken. I found this very odd because of the low miles on the car and it was not driven much in the winter salt. I had danny save both of the old springs for me because I thought the ford motor company should cover the expense. Both left and right springs were broken in the same area and the original paint was on the springs, indicating to me they had very little if any salt damage. I still have the springs in storage. I also learned later that ford had some sort of recall for front coil springs, but they needed to be repaired by december 2001. Ford did not pay the $340 bill that I paid to replace the springs in early 2002. You might ask, why am I documenting this now. Two reasons, one I just learned of the web site and two, I own a 2000 ford taurus and just received a letter about a problem with the front coil springs. Apparently, ford did not learn from the earlier problem. I learned later how the broken springs could have caused tire failure and a serious accident. Although my mother always had her car serviced at the dealer, they apparently never checked it for the recall item. I feel there needs to be a more accountablity on the part of the manufacturer(ford) to assure all cars are checked. My mothers car was overlooked, primarily because of her age.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Suspension · 165,285 miles · NY

My 1993 mercury sable was subject to a front suspension recall in 1998 (the federal safety agency item # 615138). The problem has happened again on my car, same problem, same reason (corrosion). The original recall has expired so I have no options to resolve the issue. Ford did not fix the problem, they simply repaired the damage with parts subject to the same defects. They will not help me so I'm lodging this complaint.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 106,000 miles · UT

About 1 month after the mass air flow sensor was replaced and about 6 months after my head gaskets were replaced, my sable started to hesitate when warm. The vehicle has no power. The fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter and throttle position sensor have all been replaced with no effect. The timing has also been found to be right on.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Suspension · 48,100 miles · MN

While backing out of the garage, the front coil springs snapped, causing the suspension to fall. The dealer had been contacted. *ak the springs punctured the front tires. Recall# 98v094000 the sales dealer had gone out of business. *scc

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Suspension · NY

The vehicle was parked, when the front coil spring broke. *ak

Filed May 28, 2002 · Suspension · PA

Front coil spring recall was done in december of 1999, after that consumer always heard a noise coming from underneath vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer numerous times, no problem was found. During routine repair work mechanic found passenger front coil spring broken.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · IL

Steering has binding noise, front end suspension rattles and vibrates.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Suspension · 42,000 miles · MA

Entire vehicle starts to vibrate uncontrollably. Dealer denied problem. Ak scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****751026

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Suspension · NY

Consumer had driven over a ditch. Then, front right coil spring did break and punctured tire.

Filed Jan 21, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · OH

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