Wife was driving with our 15 month old and 1 one the way when she heard this very loud clanking noise. It sounds like its coming from both wheel wells in the rear.
2000 Mercury Sable suspension complaints
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My 2000 sable auto light switch wont work wanting to know if there is a recall on this part?
2000 mercury sable rear coil springs broke and ruined the tires.
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.
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).
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+.
Rear coil spring broke and almost caused me to have an accident on the highway.
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.
Noticed loud metalic noises from the front suspension on march 25, took vehicle to dealer on march 26, dealer advises front spring is broken, an extremely dangerous condition. Further research reveals that this is a well known inherent manufacturing defect for mercury sable and ford taurus vehicles. Manufacturer states that my vehicle is 2 months beyond the volunatary warranty program they put in.
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.).
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. He stated that his front left tire became flat and when he attempted to replace it he noticed that the coil springs were broken .the dealer was contacted and they stated that they would send him a repair shield which he has not received yet. He is concerned about the safety defect and that the shield is not a sufficient repair. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While driving approximately 5 MPH out of his driveway he noticed a thumping sound under the vehicle. Moments later the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was flat. The vehicle was diagnosed by a local dealership who stated that the rear passenger side coil spring snapped. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 70237. Updated 2/26/10 *cn updated 07/27/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While the contact was having his vehicle serviced, he was informed that the driver side rear and front coil springs were broken. The contact noticed that whenever he drove over a bump in the road he heard a loud banging sound in the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and the current and failure mileages were 89000.
Rear right coil spring broke and tore up tire on 2000 mercury sable.
Rear passenger side coil spring snapped.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While driving approximately 20 MPH over a bump in the road, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. The noise was heard whenever the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the rear coil springs and shocks were the source of the noise. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension,front;springs:coil springs). The failure and current mileages were 131,128.
Rear springs broke under normal driving conditions. Had to replace struts as well because they were ruined due to spring failure.
Rear coil springs broke....
Front coil spring failed.
2000 mercury sable coil spring broke front passenger side. Normal driving, broke while driving, lost control, nearly crashed. Repaired at local service station.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. He pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the front coil springs failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection and both front coil springs were replaced. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension;front springs, coil springs), although the failures were identical. The failure and current mileages were 103,000.
Rear coil springs both broke causing excessive weight to be born by the rear struts which caused them to leak. Springs, struts and spring mounts needed to be replaced at a cost of $875.00. Front springs had snapped last year and were replaced on a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While the tires were being changed by a mechanic, he noticed that the coil springs on the rear driver and passenger side failed. There is a recall on the same year, make, and model vehicles, but it pertained to the front tires. The contact was informed not to drive the vehicle. He feels that the vehicle is unsafe because the rear is lower and makes the vehicle drive unsteadily. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 03-27-09 *bf updated 04/01/09.
Tire wear and sagging rear end, took car to tire shop for new tires and tire alignment. Mechanic stated both rear coil springs were broken and wheel alignment could not be completed until repaired.
Noticed rattle sound going over bumps for about 6 months. Could not figure out where it was coming from. Saw a piece of coil spring about 5" long on the garage floor. Ok car to dealer and was told both rear coil springs were broken. Dealer making repairs broke a bolt and had to order a new knuckle casting for the left side. Was going to be $491 to repair, now it will be $180 more.
1. Rear of car very saggy 2. Rear spring on 2000 mercury sable broken piece fell out 3. New springs purchased, kept broken one.
This vehicle was taken to a tire store/auto repair shop for evaluation of excessive tire wear, and sagging rear suspension. Mechanic found both rear springs broken in about the same spots while examining the underside of the vehicle. This vehicle had already been repaired under recall 3 years ago due to broken front springs. Owner already aware that rear springs are not included in that recall or subject to recall of their own. Springs and worn struts replaced, along with new tires installed. Cost of new springs and labor alone $250. Owner informed that premature tire wear (wear bars showing and inner side wall wear at 26,000 miles on 40,000 mile warranty tires) was attributed to broken springs which rendered vehicle out of alignment, thus voiding warranty on tires. Springs were not broken when the tires were first installed. This required additional expenditure to replace tires that should have not been so badly worn in 2 years time. Total expenditure to replace tires, struts and springs $900.
My 2000 mercury sable has had a history of broken coil springs. Due to the hazardous situation I feel something needs to be done! Ford had a recall on the front springs but not the back. My back springs have just been discovered to be broken and I'm extremely concerned about how safe consumers are while driving this car! This spring could easily destroy the tire causing a catastrophic accident evolving everyone on the road! Currently it's being fixed as the new springs are on order!
The car was being driven as normal when the rear end started to sag. Once we inspected the problem we realized both rear strut springs were broken at about the same place. After investigating we found the front springs were serviced under a recall but rears weren't covered even though they were prone to the same breakage. I am going to pay to have repairs done.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection and was informed that the rear driver's side coil spring was corroded. She was warned that if she continued to drive the vehicle, the rear driver's side wheel would eventually fail. The manufacturer took a report and stated that she will need to repair the vehicle on her own because the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) was only for the front suspension coil spring. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 111,545 and current mileage was 112,298.
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