Vehicle spring fractured breaking the bottom part off the coil spring on the front left drivers side of the car.the left front is now lower and tires show wear. I have stopped driving as a result.
1999 Mercury Sable: broken coil spring
35 of the 258 complaints about the 1999 Mercury Sable describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
What owners say
My 99 sable gs has a recall on the front coil springs and ford will not replace them because it has exceeded the time frame. Which is ridiculous! I never even received a recall notice on the car we found the recall online. Also the rear coil springs are broken and the tires are messed up and ford won't recall them if salt is going to get in the front coil springs and make them crack then what makes you think that it won't get in the rear? We have small children and are worried about their safety. We will be getting a lawyer and file a complaint through him because this car is not safe for anyone to be in let alone children. I think they should worry about safety and not mass production.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury sable. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). Currently, the rear springs failed and the dealer stated that there was no recall. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to another dealer because ford gave them permission to replace the rear springs. As of december 2008, the dealer no longer repairs the rear springs and the contact would be responsible for paying for the repairs. The failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 05/06/09 *bf the consumer stated to disregard the complaint. The problem was not the springs. Updated 05/08/09.
Front coil spring on a '99 sable, the recall was only good up to 150 miles and my car already had 197 miles. Ford would not pay for the spring because the had a recall limit. I have driven over 1.3 miles never broke a spring. How can ford set a limit for this recall.
I took my car to the dealer to have a rear suspension squeak diagnosed and repaired. The mechanic discovered that a broken rear coil spring was the cause of the squeak. The part of the spring that rested in the spring seat had fractured several inches from the end of the coil. The mechanic recommended replacing both coil springs to reduce the risk of the unbroken spring fracturing, puncturing the tire and causing an accident. I paid for replacement of both coil springs and had the rear struts replaced at the same time to restore the car's original ride quality.
Consumer had coil spring shields installed under safety recall, vehicle would make a loud noise when hitting a dip. *ts the shields that were installed under the recall was causing the noise, so therefore the consumer requested that the dealer remove them. Once they were removed, the noise stopped. The dealer did advise the consumer that driving without the shields could be very dangerous.
Dt: the consumer received recall 04517 from ford in august 2004. Tried last year to have recall repairs done, but ford informed the consumer they did not have the parts in. Now, they have the parts and wanted to charge the consumer for the parts that have to be taken off. Received another postcard in may 2005 saying that the dealer could now order the parts. Took the vehicle to dealer on august 22, 2005 because they just got the parts for the vehicle. Contacted manufacturer, they said the linkage were not part of the recall, but had to remove the old coil springs order to put the new ones on.
Dt : the front passengers side could hear a noise coming from the tire. Took vehicle to the shop, and they said spring broke and the fixed it with a used part.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v332000; ford issued a front coil spring recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but had the left front coil break off. Ford was not willing to repair the coil since it was a break and not a fracture of the part.
Consumer received recall campaign 04v332000 concerning front coil spring. No parts were available. Service manager magaret. *ak the consumer was told that the problem could not be fixed until it broke.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v332000 concerning coil springs. Owner stated that the defect had been repaired. However, the guard covering the coil spring failed to prevent the broken spring from damaging the tire. This defect had occurred twice.
No parts were available for recall 04s17 concerning coil spring. Dave allan 603‑434‑0341.
Service bulletins that may apply
- For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated...
- Safety recall 04S17
- Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs CAN fracture on vehicles operating for extended...
- Mercury/ford: front coil springs CAN fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension noise due to front strut, front sway bar links or symptoms such...
Related recalls
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on august 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on january 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of february 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 04V332000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Mercury Sable coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 1999 Mercury Sable?
35 of 258 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercury Sable (14%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Mercury Sable
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