NHTSA Complaint #750245 — 1997 MERCURY TRACER

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	750245
Vehicle	1997 MERCURY TRACER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	April 1, 2001
Date Filed	August 16, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

HEARD FOR QUITE A WHILE A "CRACKING NOISE" IN THE REAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN BREAKING, BUT ALSO DURING SHARP TURNS. GARAGE LOOKED AT IT AT 60K MILES AND REPORTED BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. ACCORDING TO GARAGE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCORT/TRACER. RECEIVED ADVICE NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR, PARTS WERE ORDERED, WHICH TOOK 2 WEEKS. ACCORDING TO A DEALER "THERE IS A SHORTAGE IN SPRINGS, DUE TO HIGH DEMAND"

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