Table 1 shows nine common suspension related problems of the 1998 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension coil springs (three problems).
The contact owns a 1998 Mercury Sable. The contact was driving in reverse 3 mph and in a residential driveway when the vehicle stopped moving. The engine was still running. While inspecting the vehicle, he found that the front coil spring had fractured and punctured the front driver side tire. Read details...
The contact owns 1998 Mercury Sable. Several mechanics stated that the rear suspension and the rear coil springs failed. The dealer stated that the rear coil spring corroded and was related to a manufacturers recall; however, the VIN was not a part of the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. Read details...
98 Sable wagon. (spring plate gave and spring blew out tire and damaged front end rods or arms, shock according to Ford service analysis) and left front end almost sitting on the ground. According to Ford analysis). I thought it was just a blow out so I had aaa come to tow it to my dealership. Read details...