1994 Mercury Sable suspension problems

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Suspension · 139,500 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercury sable. The contact drove over a pothole and the front strut broke on both sides. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that there was a related recall 94e036000 (suspension: front: shock absorber). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 139,500. Updated 07/08/11*lj the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the front strut had broken in half. The remaining struts contained stress cracks. Updated 07/20/11

Filed May 3, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 195,000 miles · MI

Contact stated: when shifting from reverse to drive engine makes a loud noise. Also, the front suspension springs broke while driving.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Suspension · PA

While driving at any speed steering wheel feels loose, and makes a loud noise. Dealer notified. Independent shop indicated the sway bar failed.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · OH

I have a 1994' sable in which the front left coil spring is just about to break due to fractures in metal. My 93' sable in which have sold, had same problem.when it broke I was turning at the time.luckly I did not wreck but had no control of car since the spring ruptured my tire,and frame of car was scraping the blacktop.

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Suspension · MN

While making a left turn heard intermittently a loud poppy grinding noise which was coming from underneath the vehicle.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Suspension · MI

Front end springs broke while vehicle was parked in driveway. Also spring has broken on opposite side, which smashed strut inside, causing vehicle to fall on the wheel on passenger's side. Car could not be moved. Contacted dealer.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Suspension · NY

Torsion bar links, in both front and rear on both left and right side failed, causing loud noises and poor control.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Suspension · IA

While driving front coil spring broke, causing the vehicle to drop onto the frame. Vehicle has been repaired by a private mechanic. Manufacturer and dealer will be notified.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · NC · crash · 4 injuries

I have had other problems with this car feul pump replaced , new head put on car, transmission screen and filter replaced because of leakage, brakes replaced rotors turned, broken motor mount, rear axle loose. Squealing noise on passanger side when turning or going around a curve. The transmission on this car also I think has a problem it hesitates when you first crank up the car it won' t go it acts like you are in neutral for a few seconds then it goes. I have also had some type of collant ring around the timing chain replaced the engine would get hot and start smoking it smelled like anti-freeze . Most of the repair work has been done under the extended warrenty but this car does have problems.

Filed Mar 18, 1999 · Engine, Steering · NY

Mechanics advise as follows: motor mount fails because too much torque is placed on it by engine; power steering hose ruptured because it rubs against steering rack; replacement hose only available from ford which redesigned hose to avoid rubbing on steering rack; head gasket fails because only 6 bolts hold engine head to engine block, ford redesigned head gasket to make it thicker; radiator cracks because it is manufactured out of plastic and is not repairable. Ford responds that none of the foregoing are its problem; ford stated that only rear motor mounts are covered by a the federal safety agency recall ; ford states that it extended warranty on head gasket only up to 60,000 miles; ford states that power steering hose is not subject to the federal safety agency recall.