1993 Mercury Sable: broken coil spring

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 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 Mar 13, 2001 · Suspension · NY

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

Filed Jun 16, 1999 · Suspension · NE

Vehicle was serviced under recall 98v094000, front coil springs. The fender has been trimmed very sloppy. Dealer said it could have been done better, but it's too late.

Filed May 11, 1999 · Suspension · NY

Front spring coil broke while vehicle was in motion. Consumer has had the vehicle repaired. Consumer came across a recall for the front coil springs , this vehicle was not included in recall. *ak

Filed May 6, 1999 · Suspension · MD

Coil springs broke, and were replaced with ford replacement parts. However, they broke again within a 1 year after recall repairs. Manufacturer has been contacted. 98v‑094.

Filed Mar 28, 1999 · Suspension · MD

The front passenger side spring cracked, and put a hole in the tir, causing the tire to deflate. I was pulling out of driveway and lost complete control of vehicle. What would have this been like if this had happened saturday on the way back from baltimore at 65 or 70 MPH? Both springs were replaced at ford's expense last year when both were broken. These are ford replacement parts, I thought they were supposed to have corrected this problem. I had my wife, son-in-law, and my two granchildren in my car this afternoon on the interstate at 65mph. I am calling ford tomorrow (monday) about this problem and probably won't be to nice. Thank you and please contact me if you need any additional information.

Filed Mar 23, 1999 · Suspension · KY

Recall repair on recalled coil spring guard performed, but now the guard hits while driving(making noise).

Filed Mar 5, 1999 · Suspension · CT

Recall 98v094000, front coil spring . Dealer could not place the spring catcher bracket/shield in which prevents the front coil spring from puncturing the tire when it breaks. But there was no room for the shield which caused a banging noise, and rub against the tire which could result in a blowout. Dealer removed bracket after three tries at installing bracket, last time it wa srubbing on tire. Manufacturer said case was closed.

Filed Feb 23, 1999 · Lights, Suspension · UN

Recall repair work not completed on two components (headlamp switch 98s01 and coil springs), due to dealership problems.