2000 Mercury Sable: broken coil spring

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Suspension · 192,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the contact heard a loud noise. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver side coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2013 · Suspension, Wheels · MA

After being parked for approximately 2 months over the winter, I went to inspect the sable, and found a flat tire ( front passenger side), upon further inspection, I found that the coil spring had fractured, shot downward, and punctured the inner sidewall of the tire. The coil is not significantly rusted, and retains almost all of the original protective coating to prevent rust. On a ten year old car, I would think this is normal wear, but I remember that my 2000 sable was recalled for the exact same problem, as was the 2001 model, and I have now found over 200 reports of the same problem in the 2003 sable, and would like to know why a recall was never issued for this model.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Suspension · 104,000 miles · MN

I rotated the tires on my car in march and seen that both coil springs where broke .

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Suspension · 104,000 miles · MN

I rotated the tires on my car in march and seen that both rear coil springs where broke . (the front with the shields are good .) sorry about sending it twice .

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Airbags, Suspension · 81,213 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was driving my 2000 mercury sable around a curve to the left when the rear of the vehicle began to slide to the left causing her to loose control and strike 2 guard rails,2 vehicles traveling in the opposite direction and then head-on into a stone retaining wall. Vehicle was severely damage and my daughter suffered a minor head injury. The airbags did not deploy even after striking the wall head-on. We are concerned that the rear coil springs were defective, rusted and may have cause her to loose control and the rear-end of the vehicle to slide to the left. 1 week prior to vehicle crash/incident, the rear end of the vehicle slid to the left on dry pavement while turning to the right. Vehicle tires were fairly new and in good condition. Please review the 2000 mercury sable for defects in the rear coil springs and the airbag deployment failure.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · WI

2000 mercury sable rear coil springs broke and ruined the tires.

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Suspension · 99,100 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced, the mechanic informed him that the rear coil springs had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,100.

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Suspension · 136,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

The front driver's side coil spring fractured, dropping the front left side of the car and causing it to veer to the left. The end of the broken spring also pierced the inside sidewall of the almost new michelin tire and instantly deflated it. [xxx] suffered sprained wrists and a sprained back from the sudden loss of control of the 2000 mercury sable gs wagon. If the vehicle had been moving at a higher speed or on an interstate road, serious injury and severe damage would have occurred. The spring failure and damage was reported to ford's customer relations center, heather nabb, ford supervisor. This problem has already resulted in recall 04s17. I was never notified by ford on this recall and I have owned the car since it was purchased new in 2001. It has always been registered in nh. The ford crc is refusing to do anything to fix and repair the damage caused by this front coil spring failure! The car was first registered and driven in march of 2001 and the original nh title is dated april 4, 2001. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Suspension · 210,000 miles · CT

Rear coil springs broken on both sides, 2000 mercury sable. Was driving the car, turned into a driveway and heard a loud noise, like a joint popping. Rear end of vehicle sags on both sides and popping noise occurs every time the vehicle makes a turn. Going to mechanic for replacement of coil springs and struts, estimated cost with labor $400+.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Suspension · 102,192 miles · CT

Rear coil spring broke and almost caused me to have an accident on the highway.

Filed Apr 11, 2010 · Suspension · NY

I own a 2000 mercury sable. I went to my mechanic to have my tie rods replaced. Upon inspection my mechanic found my right front coils spring broken. He also stated the coil had been broken for some time due to the amount of rust found at the break. I have installed kyb struts installed.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CT

After exiting I-95 within a minute or so I heard a bang from under the driver's side of the car,followed by a clang sound behind me. I immediately stopped and parked the car and searched the road about 200 feet behind me. I found a piece of broken spring. I recalled receiving an extended warranty from ford for this year's sables and shortly thereafter had it replaced , along with the other front spring. The ford dealer recommended I replace the struts and bushings, which I did ( these struts and bushings were done at my own cost.).