While driving on the freeway, the car began to shake uncontrollably. The car overheated and caused the engine to fail. The engine fan malfunctioned which caused the car to overheat.
1993 Mercury Sable suspension complaints
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Prior to recall head lights go off and turn on again also instrument panel lights are inoperative due to switch failure at the connector (98v‑009). Yh
While driving and going over a bump heard a clunking noise like something was loose. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer said consumer needed new springs.
While driving front of car shaking upon stopping. Also, brake rotors had to be replaced.
Rear stabilizer bar (sway bar links) of the vehicle broke. Yh
Sway bar failed. Mjs
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Excessive wear on front tires, can not keep front end alignment correct, tires wear on inner sides, vehicle shudders when brakes are applied, vehicle also shudders for no reason when driving , this comes and gos . Tires replaced at 33,000, 85,000 miles and as of this writing new tires need( 110,000) new tires put on 7/98 85,000 miles, recall done 12/98 for front shields to prevent excessive wear.
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.
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
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.
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.
Recall repair on recalled coil spring guard performed, but now the guard hits while driving(making noise).
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.
Recall repair work not completed on two components (headlamp switch 98s01 and coil springs), due to dealership problems.
Vehicle was involved in a recall concerning the front coil spring. Manufacturer recall #98s15/98mo2, the federal safety agency recall #98i002000. It was repaired once with a shield to protect the tire and the spring finally broke. The shield did not protect the tire coil spring, split tire in half while consumer was traveling at 15mph. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission required rebuilding due to worn piston in the clutch. Mjs
Defective coil spring (which were recalled) caused 3 sets of tires to wear prematurely on one side more than the other.
Had received recall notice in the mail98i002000, concerning front coil springs. Called dealership. Was informed that no parts are available. Cannot order parts. Would have wait for manufacturer to send parts to dealer.
Springs and coils failed.
Consumer received recall letter.dealer replace two front springs. Recall number 981002000. *ak.et.
Consumer received recall letter concerning front coil springs. Contacted dealer, no parts available to remedy recall problem. Recall number 981002000. Please give any further details.
I am not happy with the design and installation of the coil spring shields added to catch the coil spring when it fractures. The shields add an additional place for road salt to collect which will hasten failure. It was also necessary to cut the inner fender to alleviate rubbing between the spring shields and the inner fender. I am also concerned that a spring failure will result in the suspension collapsing and cause a loss of steering control due to the tire contacting the suspension and inner fender.
The consumer received a recall letter for front coil springs. Since the date that they received the recall letter the parts have been unavailable. The recall number is 98i002000. Parts arrived 4-dec-1998. *ak
The consumer has been experiencing problems with dealer. The consumer received a recall letter in july, and since the date that they received the letter, the parts under the recall have been available. Recall number 98i0020000.
Vehicle has broken down five times in five weeks due to transmission mount breaking. Also, enertia switch failure/vehicle pulling and shaking after right front tire changed/ignition switch stuck.
Whenever driving the vehicle and making a right or left turn there is a very loud noise coming from the shield of the coil spring, and when driving up and down in the parking lot or the driveway, the loud noise is still there. The dealer can't find the problem.
The consumer received a recall letter for front coil springs. However, the coil springs have not been available since july 1998 when the letter was received. The manufacturer has been contaced. Recall number 98i100200.
When driving the vehicle there is a very loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle, and when applying the brakes the noise is still there. Consumer thinks the problem is coming from the front coil spring that needs to be repaired.
Had received recall notice (#98v094000) in the mail. Called dealer & set up an appointment. Took vehicle on that day. After arriving at dealer's, was informed by mechanic that parts for front coil springs were not available, and does not know when they will be. Would contact owner when they come in.
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