2001 MERCURY SABLE Suspensionfront Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 2001 MERCURY SABLE
5 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Suspensionfront Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COIL SPRING WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,383. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED 2 YEARS AGO FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING HAS BROKEN AND IS CUTTING INTO THE TIRE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ON 01/16/09 AND OK. IT WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY UNTIL 01/18/09 WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE, I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ICE AND SNOW IN THE WHEEL WELL. I DROVE APROX. A HALF BLOCK STOPPED AND LOOKED AND THE WHEEL WELLS WERE CLEAR, I THEN DROVE THE CAR BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRE AND A GROVE BEING CUT INTO THE TIRE. THE COIL SPRING IS PRESSING INTO THE TIRE. *TR
2001 MERCURY SABLE WITH 50,000 MILES. PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA, MOVED TO OHIO IN 2005. ON DEC. 6, 2008, WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND IMPALED THE TIRE. VIN# , FORD SITE SHOWS NO RECALL IN EFFECT. I'M GUESSING IT'S BECAUSE WE BOUGHT OUTSIDE OF THE "SALT BELT". DID THEY FORGET THAT PEOPLE MOVE? I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE LIMITED RECALL UNTIL THIS HAPPENED. COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE ROAD. WILL HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP TOMORROW TO SEE HOW WELL THEY'LL STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
BOTH REAR SPRINGS ON MY CAR ARE BROKEN. ONE OF THE FRONT SPRINGS ALSO BROKE (AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED) AND MY MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THE OTHER IS ABOUT TO GO. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT FORD RECALLED THE FRONT SPRINGS DUE TO A SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION, WHICH IS PRONE TO ROAD SALT CORROSION. SINCE I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST, ROAD SALT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE REAR SPRINGS ARE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL AND ARE ALSO CORRODING. IT'LL COST ME AROUND $1,600 TO COMPENSATE FOR A DESIGN FLAW THAT FORD IS WASHING IT'S HANDS OF (AT 100,000 MILES, MY FRONT SPRINGS AREN'T EVEN COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM WAS THERE FROM DAY-1). ONE WOULD THINK FORD WOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE REAR SPRINGS AS WELL. I GUESS THE NUMBER OF POTENTIAL DEATHS CAUSED BY A...
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AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE SWAYS AND VEERS EXCESSIVELY IN MODERATE CROSSWINDS. *AK
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Vehicle Speed Control
43 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Suspensionrearsprings
29 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
28 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Air Bags
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
10 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint