2002 Mercury Sable: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Suspension · 37,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the front driver's side tire exploded. The suspension coil spring on the driver's side fractured and slashed the tire causing the tire to explode. The contact stated that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,500.

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Suspension · 113,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle made a loud snapping noise. The contact mentioned that while he drove the vehicle out of the garage the passenger front tire blew. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the passenger front coil spring broken. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v332000 (suspension: front: springs: coil springs). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current and mileage was 113,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Suspension · 113,000 miles · MN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable gs. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud bang and the front passenger tire blew. The contact almost lost control of the vehicle as she merged onto the shoulder and rolled into a ditch. There were no injuries and the vehicle was not damaged. The tire was removed and the spare was installed. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer where the tire was originally purchased and after inspection, the technician advised that the coil spring caused the tire damage. The dealer was notified of the coil spring failure and advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed May 26, 2011 · Suspension · 123,000 miles · PA

My wife entered our 2002 mercury sable wagon to go to work today. As she sat down in the car, the left front tire exploded. When we removed the tire to see what happened, it was apparent that the coil spring in the suspension had broken and a sharp point on the spring punctured the tire. The car was stationary when this occurred, thankfully.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Suspension · 44,372 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. While driving approximately 5 MPH the contact stated that it became difficult to control the steering wheel and then noticed the passengers front tire blew out. The contact inspected the vehicle and also noticed the front coil spring had broken. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated previously that the rear coil springs had also broken. The approximate failure mileage was 44,372.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · 75,000 miles · MI

Left front spring broke gouging an 8 inch tear in tire side wall causing a blowout and damage to anti-lock brake system. Transmission mount was also damaged. If this had happened at highway speeds, loss of steering control and braking could have caused serious injuries. Ford denies any responsibility. I was told that ford had admitted frequent spring failure on its 1999 to 2001 taurus/sable vehicles and installed guards to protect the tires from blowout. This is second spring failure in 2 years. The first time was the right rear spring broke damaging strut and gouging tire but not causing deflation. Two spring failures on the same vehicle in 2 years indicate that it is not an isolated incident. This is time bomb waiting for someone to get seriously injured.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated while entering a residential driveway driving 5 MPH, the front driver side tire blew. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the coil spring and was advised there was no active recall for the failure and the contact would be responsible for any repairs. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 05/04/11 *bf the consumer stated the srping failed, breaking the sway bar end link and tore a hole in the sidewall of the tire. Updated 05.09.11

Filed Jan 30, 2010 · Suspension · 71,000 miles · OH

Spring on front struts broke on both sides, causing tire blowout and potentially dangerous condition. Springs were broken at identical points and show partial rust prior to breaking indicating a defective manufacturer of the spring.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Suspension · 55,030 miles · IL

This complaint may be relative to the federal safety agency action number ea08018. This is in regards to my 2002 mercury sable. On 8-27-09 I was driving at a slow speed on a residential street when I heard and felt a loud pop followed by a friction grinding and before I could slow to a stop, my rear tire blew. Both rear coil springs had broken with one of the springs piercing a tire. Replacement of the rear assemblies and tire cost me approximately $1200. I feel that if I was going at a higher rate of speed, I would have been in a dangerous accident. I was headed to the expressway that day and was glad I never made it to a high rate of speed. Today on 1-3-2010, I was backing my car from a garage when I heard the loud pop again followed by the hissing of my right front tire. This time the right front coil spring cracked and pierced my tire. Affording to fix this defect is one headache. I am looking at tow and repair fees. Worrying when the final coil will break concerns me more, as I drive the highway alot. This defect should be recalled. As of the time of this complaint, my vehicle has yet to be repaired, and I will save the old parts for examination if requested. I do live in a "salt belt state", illinois, but my car is garage kept. It only has 56,000 miles on it. I have owned this vehicle since 2004 and not only has it been garage kept, but never used to haul heavy loads or anything to compromise the coil springs. They just snap and tear up your tires.

Filed Mar 5, 2009 · Suspension · 77,027 miles · MA

I am the owner of a 2002 mercury sable. While traveling on the mass pike , there was a grinding noise coming from underneath, and immediately after a burning smell. The drivers side tire blew out. We managed to the get the spare tire on and get to a repair shop. We were told the front coil broke puncturing the tire, and also damaging the sway bar link. The rear coil also was also broken and needed to be replaced, at a total cost of $1005.00. When this incident took place the mileage was just over 77,000 miles.this is a very serious problem , that could have resulted in very serious injuries. As a result of this incident, I am not very confident in driving my own car. Both the dealership and ford assured me that this was not part of a recall.

Filed Jan 30, 2009 · Suspension · 83,650 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. Two years ago, the coil spring on the driver's side of the vehicle failed and the front tire exploded while the vehicle was parked in the garage. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side coil spring also failed and punctured the front passenger side tire. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 83,650. Updated 04/21/09. *lj updated 04/24/09.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Suspension · 25,600 miles · MA

Had a catastrophic blowout on rear tire. This was caused by the failure of the coil spring on the left strut. I was able to get home and my local mechanic replaced both rear struts. The cost was more than a weeks pay.