Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2002 Ford E-150.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Suspension problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Ford e150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud noise such as a spring popping, when he noticed that the flat plate that the front driver side coil spring mount was mounted on had rusted, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 132,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford regency. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 mph, the driver¿s side rear tire detached from the vehicle. The contact was riding on the rotor, which started a small fire, but he was able to stop the vehicle safely. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the c-clamp was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 125,000.