Table 1 shows nine common suspension related problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension springs (two problems).
Car would not move when placed in reverse, when it did move left front tire blew out. When I removed tire, found coil spring had broken and punctured tire. Very thankful it happened in driveway. Other model years are covered by recall, could not find anything for 1997. Read details...
I bought and are driving a 1997 Mercury Sable with 84k miles and it is a danger to be in. The rear springs are broken in several places. I have been told that Ford was recalling and fixing this problem in similar and like years of taurus's and Sables. Mine they claim does not qualify. Read details...
Rear right coil spring snapped while going over a small bump. Read details...