37 problems related to front suspension coil spring have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front coil spring on a '99 Sable, the recall was only good up to 150 miles and my car already had 197 miles. Ford would not pay for the spring because the had a recall limit. I have driven over 1. 3 miles never broke a spring. How can Ford set a limit for this recall.
Front spring failure, tire damage.
The consumer received recall 04517 from Ford in August 2004. Tried last year to have recall repairs done, but Ford informed the consumer they did not have the parts in. Now, they have the parts and wanted to charge the consumer for the parts that have to be taken off. Received another postcard in may 2005 saying that the dealer could now order the parts. Took the vehicle to dealer on August 22, 2005 because they just got the parts for the vehicle. Contacted manufacturer, they said the linkage were not part of the recall, but had to remove the old coil springs order to put the new ones on.
Dt : the front passengers side could hear a noise coming from the tire. Took vehicle to the shop, and they said spring broke and the fixed it with a used part.
Consumer had coil spring shields installed under safety recall, vehicle would make a loud noise when hitting a dip. The shields that were installed under the recall was causing the noise, so therefore the consumer requested that the dealer remove them. Once they were removed, the noise stopped. The dealer did advise the consumer that driving without the shields could be very dangerous.
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v332000; Ford issued a front coil spring recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but had the left front coil break off. Ford was not willing to repair the coil since it was a break and not a fracture of the part.
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v332000 concerning coil springs. Owner stated that the defect had been repaired. However, the guard covering the coil spring failed to prevent the broken spring from damaging the tire. This defect had occurred twice.
Consumer received recall campaign 04v332000 concerning front coil spring. No parts were available. Service manager magaret. The consumer was told that the problem could not be fixed until it broke.
'recall campaign' issued for 1999-2001 taurus and Sable, 3 different dealers parts not available and unaware of any recall. Recall #04v332000.
'recall campaign' concerning front coil spring. Recall campaign #04v332000. The consumer experienced the failure prior to the recall. The consumer was reimbursed, however the consumer wanted the other coil spring replaced, but was told he would have to wait for the part to become available.
Consumer received recall campaign notice notice 04v332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts were available. Service manager joe.
The consumer received a recall for the front coil spring. To date no contact has been made as the letter stated and no parts have been received by the dealer. Nhtsa recall front coil spring 04v332000.
" NHTSA recall campaign 04v332000" concerning front coil spring shield. Consumer received a recall letter for the front coil spring shield. To date no parts have been made available for the repairs.
While waiting to have the front coil spring recall 04v332000 performed, the front left coil spring broke and cut the front left tire. The dealership doesn't know when the recall part will be available to perform the recall.
No parts were available for recall 04s17 concerning coil spring. Dave allan 603-434-0341.
Nhtsa campaign 04v332000; Mercury issued a front coil springs recall. This vehicle is included in the recall, but the dealer still does not have the parts available to repair the vehicle.
Nhtsa 04v332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts were available.
Nhtsa campaign 04v332000; Ford issued a front coil recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but the dealer did not have the parts available in order to do repairs.
Ford safety recall 04s17 letter to me states: we expect that these shields will be available in December 2004. " this "shield" is, in my opinion, a cheap, ineffective rube goldberg, attempt by Ford to cover up a life-threatening situation caused by the fracture of front coil springs puncturing the front tires and in Ford's own words: ". . . Which could increase the risk of a crash without warning. " Ford also states it would replace a coil spring which fractures. This is an irresponsible position: replace the coild spring only after the accident. Are we owners of 1999 through 2002 Sables and tauruses to avoid driving out cars until the non-solution "container" parts might arrive in December? and then wait until the service department can schedule the non-solution? action by your agency is required to force Ford to begin replacement of both front coil springs now! anything less will result in accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads.
The parts to perform the front coil spring recall 04v332000 repairs won't be available within a reasonable time.
The consumer received a recall notice and when the consumer contacted the dealer regarding the recall he was told that the part would not become available until December, 2004. The consumer was concerned because the recall stated it was dangerous to drive the vehicle. But yet there was not solution. Until December 2004, the consumer wanted to know if manufacturer would pay for a rental.
Onsumer received recall 04v332000 regarding coil spring. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Mechanic advised consumer to call in December.
Consumer called the dealer after finding out about a recall for the front coil spring. Consumer was told by the mechanic to bring the vehicle in. After arriving at dealer consumer was advised that vehicle was not recalled, and was turned away. Recall letter arrived the next day.
While backing out of the driveway, the front passenger coil spring broke. As a result, the passenger's tire was punctured.
I was driving my car when the passenger front spring broke and fell down puncturing the tire causing a blowout, luckily I was able to pull over without crashing. This was a very dangerous thing to happen and I was very lucky to escape without being seriously hurt.
I own a 1999 ,Mercury Sable. On may 13, 1999, while backing out of my driveway,I heard a very loud popping sound then a very loud grinding noise. I called my dealership and was told to bring my vehicle in. I then had it towed there. When they called to inform me of the problem, iwas told that the front right coil spring had broke and in the process had ruined my tire also. I wastold it would cost about $300. 00 to fix and that it was not covered under my extended warrenty. I gave them the okay to fix it. Later that day, I was talking to an individual who told me about two other incidents that he had heard of this happening. Being a parent, with small children,I became concerned of their safety. I started looking for this problem came across some other incidents that this had happened but found no recall of this nature. I will have my vehicle back on Monday, but have to wonder if I should be responsible for the expense or if the manfacture should be paying the expense. Next time the person this happens to may not be as lucky as I was.
The vehicle front coils spring failed 5 months prior to recall notification. The consumer requested reimbursement. Recall# 04v332000.
The vehicle front coils spring failed 5 months prior to recall notification. The consumer requested reimbursement. Recall# 04v332000.
While driving at 35 mph driver heard a loud noise coming from the left front of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over to investigate the noise, and noticed that the left front tire blew out. Strut towers/coil spring failed.
While backing out of the driveway front coil spring broke, damaging the front left tire. Consumer received a recall notice for the front coil spring shield. 04v332000/front coil spring. Currently, the parts needed for repair were unavailable. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who advised consumer to contact the dealership. Consumer contacted the dealership, who urged consumer to keep contacting him for availability of parts.
While pulling out of the driveway the front driver's side coil spring broke. As a result, the tire was punctured. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.
Consumer experienced a flat on the right front tire. The consumer changed tire to an unused spare and attempted to drive to service station. While driving, the spare blew out. Upon inspection by dealer, it was discovered the coil spring had broken and pierced both tires, and caused damage. Found the rotors out of round. The front brake rotor were machined and the pads half worn.
Front coil spring failure, sliced right front tire while still in driveway after putting in drive.
The front coil springs ruined the struts. The dealer has been notified.
Left front suspension coil broke and punctured left front tire.