Consumer stated had to flush radiator out at least five times because of dirty water, it is written in owner's manual that the radiator should be flushed 1 time every 100,000 miles.*jb while flushing the radiator, water got into the transmission and the transmission had to be replaced several times. *yh consumer states that ever since recall 98823 was completed on vehicle, radiator has constantly needed flushed, now causing problems with the transmission. Consumer heard a noise in the front wheel area, dealer replaced right front wheel bearing.
1997 Mercury Sable suspension complaints
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While backing car from garage(slowly) right front coil spring snapped ,stabbing tire , slicing tire 360 drgrees. Vehicle dropped to floor breaking upper bearing on coil spring. Looks like a defect in the steel at break and at other locations on coil. Had this happened at any speed a sure accident was going to happen. This is a serious flaw that ford says has no recall, thus no recourse for me except never buy another ford. Thank you ( where are these coils made mexico???)
While driving front coil spring broke, causing front tire to wear out. Please give any further details.
A loose ground wire was causing the vehicle to idle rough.
Transmission shifts hard during deceleration/acceleration, particulary in stop and go traffic. Turning to the right results in growling noise from under hood. Interior lights stay on as does door ajar light and warning chime for leaving keys in ignition.
Consumer has problem with suspension. Vehicle sits so low to the ground that in snow like weather, brakes freeze up, and perform poorly until car is fully warmed up. Consumer now believes that her claims were too hasty and that all low riding cars have this problem, car simply is not suited for country driving conditions. *ak
While turning from a still position, a banging noise is heard.
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