Two problems related to rear suspension springs have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The 1997 is the same car as a 1998 and 1999 that they have provided recall replacements on. . . I wonder how many other people have had this problem or have been in accident because of this problem that Ford is obviously aware .
While driving on interstate 40 to work, vehicle began riding very rough. I could feel every bump in the road. Got to work and discovered vehicle had dropped down all the way on the left rear and most of the way on the right rear. Cause was broken left rear coil spring.