Front Suspension Coil Spring problems of the 2002 Mercury Sable - part 2

2002 Mercury Sable-left front coil spring failed and destroyed the radial tire at that location. Car has approximately 80,000 miles has been carefully maintained. Ford motor CO. Says it is not covered under any recall. Car is at the shop for repairs which include replacing both coil springs and replacing damaged tire. Any other damage from this event is yet to be determined. This event took place December 27, 2010 @ approx. 01:00 p. M.

2002 Sable. Left front coil spring broke and punctured the tire when backing out of the garage. I had the local Ford garage replace both front springs and install the protective guard kit (used on the re-called vehicles) to prevent tire puncture if it happens again. This car was not re-called and Ford did not cover the cost; $400 not including the tire.

The front driver side coil springs broke while I was backing from parking stall. It ripped a large hole in my brand new tire. When I inspected it, there was rust inside the fracture. I have not taken it to a dealer yet for repairs.

The contact owns 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that he had a broken coil spring. While driving 55 mph there was a popping noise where he saw metal falling off of the vehicle which ripped the tire on the driver side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they informed him the coils springs need to be replaced. There are no recalls for his year make or model vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle and the repairs were at his own expense. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the coil spring on the drivers front side failed and pierced the tire while driving 2 mph. A spare tire was put on the vehicle and it was driven to a parking lot. He contacted Ford motor company and they stated that there was a recall for this failure for 2001 model year but not 2002. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While driving 2 mph in reverse the contact suddenly heard a loud popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle,. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the drivers side coil spring had punctured the drivers side front tire. The failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 70000.

2002 Mercury Sable with 60,000 miles and always garaged. Rear spring broke on smooth city street puncturing and shredding tire causing violent jerk and sliding of rear of vehicle. I understand front springs are covered under recall 04v332000 but Ford claims they don't have to do anything about the rear. If it is established that springs are defective why does front versus rear make any difference?.

6/16/10 front springs; coil springs broke causing damage and lose to a 5 month old tire. I am in the process of replacing front coil spring and purchasing a new tire as this just happened yesterday. Very dangerous to drive car when this happens but I had to investigate the problem. Were I driving when this occurred, it could have been a very dangerous situation.

The contact owns 2002 Mercury Sable. The mechanic stated that the front coils springs were broken on the customers vehicle. The rear springs were replaced on the vehicle previously and the front springs also needed to be replaced. When the contact spoke with the dealer he was told that even though these were the same parts used on the 2001 Ford taurus that were under recall; there was no recall for this model year. There is an open investigation on the suspension for the front coil springs under action number ea08018. The failure mileage was 95000 and the current mileage was 100547.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while reversing from a residential driveway, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the left front tire was flat and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised her that the front driver side coil spring had failed and punctured the tire. The mechanic replaced both front coil springs and the front driver side tire at the contacts expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 107,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while driving at approximate speeds of 70 mph, the front drivers side coil spring failed. The vehicle was carefully driven to the contacts place of residence and the coil spring punctured and caused the front driver's side tire. Both front coil springs and the driver's side sway bar were replaced by the dealer at the contacts expense. The contact stated there were hundreds of complaints online pertaining to the failure for his year, make and model vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a decision from the manufacturer if he would be reimbursed for the repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 97,000.

Started up my 2002 Mercury Sable with 140,000 miles on it in the driveway. Put the car into reverse. Heard an awful noise. Got out the car the left front driver's tire was flat. Took tire of and found that the driver's side front coil snapped of and gouged the tire. Luck this was in the driveway and not on the open road. Noticed on line that there are many complaints about this, but that Ford only has a recall for years 1999 to 2001. This doesn't seem right.

I have a 2002 Mercury Sable that broke a front coil spring and noticed that 2001 Mercury Sables were recalled for the same problem NHTSA campaign id # 04v332000 action #pe04044 should this recall be updated to include year model 2002?.

Broken front driver's side coil spring.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The left and right rear coil springs failed in March 2010 while the contact was driving. On may 23, 2010, while reversing out of the driveway, the left front coil spring broke. The contact called the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealership. The contact planned to take the vehicle to a repair shop for repairs at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The current mileage was approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. He heard an unusual noise coming from the vehicle while driving approximately 25 mph, and upon further inspection, he noticed that the front drivers side tire was flat. In an attempt to change the defective tire, he heard the same noise a second time. He then noticed that the front drivers side coil spring had fractured and punctured the tire through the sidewall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 74000 and the current mileage was 74000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While exiting a parking space, there was a loud banging noise. The consumers daughter discovered the front driver's side tire was punctured . The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they found the suspension coil spring snapped and punctured the front driver's side tire. There was currently an open investigation for the described failure (see NHTSA action number ea08018: component :suspension:front:springs:coil springs) however there were no recalls. Updated 04/13/10. Updated 10/12/jb.

A front coil spring broke and punctured my front tire on my 2002 Mercury Sable. It happened when I was pulling out of a parking spot. I had it towed to a dealership for repairs.

In February 2010 while leaving our home heading towards highway I noticed the car handling unusual. Pulled off to the side and had a front left flat tire. Had the tire changed it was totally shredded on the inside and was not able to move the car. After inspecting the tire there was a piece of broken coil spring inside the tire. My car now sits in the driveway because of the cost Ford wants to repair the problem and if I have it repaired "I can pursue a refund if a recall is made". This has caused now the need to also have to purchase new tires.

Tl - the contact owns 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while leaving a parking space the spring coil broke and punctured the tire. The vehicle was towed into a local shop and its being repaired. The failure and current mileage is 62,000. Pm.

While backing out of a driveway the front right coil spring fractured and tore a 1foot long hole on the inside wall of the tire. The car was towed to a repair facility, where beside the front right coil spring and tire replacement, I had both front strut assemblies replaced on each side. I have the spring and tire. Evidence of corrosion on spring, mileage 101000. I contacted Ford and they told me there was no recall and they couldn't do anything about it. I subsequently found out that the 2001s were recalled for the same problem, and the solution was to install a spring shield. Ford did not tell me anything about it. I am appalled that the problem was recognized in 01 and was not rectified by 02, and that I was not told anything about a preventable spring shield on the 01s. Why should I have to pay for something or worry about a potentially life threatening situation, for which Ford appears to be fully aware of.

As I was beginning to back my car out of my driveway, the left, front suspension coil spring broke, ruptured the tire, and put a 4-8" gash into the back of tire. I had to have the car towed to a dealer for repair. The dealer's recommendation was to replace the coil springs on both sides, as this was the recommendation from a recall of earlier models with the same problem. After the repairs were made, I had to bring the vehicle to a tire dealer for a replacement tire. This also involved having to get an alignment. Fortunately, this incident occurred in my driveway - we were about to leave and would have been on a highway in a matter of minutes. No injuries, but this could have been catastrophic.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated as he was driving the front passenger coil springs broke and ripped the tire opened. Contact had to replace the tires with the spare and drove it home. The dealer or manufacturer have not been contacted in regards to the problem. There is a defect investigation NHTSA# ea08018, component : suspension:front:springs:coil springs, opened since August 28, 2008 and is still opened. VIN number is unknown. The failure mileage is 102,000. . . . Mw.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While attempting to drive he noticed that the driver-side front tire was flat. Upon further inspection he noticed that the coil spring had fractured and then punctured the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in which the technician stated that both front coil springs needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 70000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable which was purchased in 2006. He stated that the front driver's side coil spring broke on the vehicle while in the reverse position at a speed of less than 5 mph. The sharp end of the coil spring punctured the tire and flattened it. The manufacturer was notified and although there were no recalls an engineering analysis (NHTSA action number : ea08018) was opened to assess the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were under 77,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/5/09 updated 10/07/jb.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While backing out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the front driver's side tire flattened. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side coil spring punctured the tire. The current and failure mileages were 55,900.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While driving 10 mph, the front driver's side coil spring failed and punctured the front tire. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the coil spring failed. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The estimated repair cost has not been disclosed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Left front spring broke and punctured left front tire. Occurred as vehicle was being backed out of driveway at low speed. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. Replaced both front strut springs, both sway bar links, and left front tire at a cost of $570.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While backing out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the front driver's side coil spring failed. The coil spring created a loud explosion as it punctured the tire. The tire was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.

While backing-up my 2002 Mercury Sable, the drivers side front coil spring snapped and punctured the front tire.

When backing my car out of the garage I heard a grinding noise which sounded like the front pads were grinding on the rotor. . . . I tried tapping the brakes to no avail. . I drove about 1/4 mile and the noise was continuing. . . I stopped and noticed the tire was going flat. . . I chgd the tire and put on my donut spare and drove to work about 4-5 miles. . . At lunchtime I drove to my tire dealer and was going to have the flat fixed. . . When they took my donut off they informed me my left-front coil spring broke and had punctured my tire. . . . They said to leave donut on until I could get broken spring broke. . They also said to call my Mercury dealer because this was such a big problem there was a recall. . . . I called my dealer south hills linc-mer in smcmurray, penna. And gave them my VIN # and was told my car didn't qualify. . . 2002 Mercury Sable LS. . . I then made an appt with my body shop and paid &532. 29 for new springs/struts for the front end. . . . They also told me my left rear spring in presently broke also. .

Front coil broke off & cut tire there was a recall on 2000 & 2001 models mine is a 2002 Mercury Sable the recall was Sable suspension front springs coil springs recall -id #25630 what is on this recall is what happened to my car Ford motor CO. Said it will not cover this recall it is the same problem as 2000&2001 this is a safety problem that should be addressed.

Was backing out of the garage and a loud explosion type of noise was heard and the left front drivers side of the car was sitting on the concrete and the left front tire was blown out. I was not even able to drive the car after applying the spare donut. Got the front spring coil and tire repaired for $480. 00 I called liberty Ford (vermilion, ohio) dealership and was told that there was not any recalls.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front suspension coil spring fractured and punctured the tire. There was no crash or injuries. The contact called aaa and the dealer and was informed of all the defects with her vehicle. There is a NHTSA action id number ea08018 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs), but the investigation is still open. The repair and purchase cost for a new tire is $150 plus the cost of the coil springs. The contact also wrote a complaint letter to the Ford manufacturer and was informed to pay for the repair on her own. The failure mileage was 85,741.

I pulled out of a parking space in my 2002 Mercury Sable, heard a loud bang and got out to look around the car, at the tires and under the car. Not seeing anything wrong I continued to drive, heard grinding noises and smelled a burning smell. Eventually my front tire went completely flat and I made it home. My husband took the tire off, it was completely cut around the inner side and the coil spring had broken. The Mercury dealer said there was a recall but not on my 2002 Mercury Sable. One auto repair person told me this was a common problem with fords and Mercury cars. My husband will try to replace the springs and we now need a new tire and possibly struts.