2003 MERCURY SABLE Suspensionrear Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionrear Issues in the 2003 MERCURY SABLE
4 suspensionrear complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionrear Complaints
CAR WENT IN FOR STATE INSPECTION MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP FOUND (DRIVERSIDE) LEFT REAR COIL SPRING ON STRUT BROKEN AND STRUT LEAKING, REPLACED SPRING AND STRUT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT 45,205 MILES ON 05/15/2008. THIS WAS THE FIRST SPRING ON THIS CAR TO BREAK, SECOND SPRING 02/21/2010 ODI NUMBER 10312550, I JUST WANT THIS DEFECT TO GET REPAIRED BEFORE IT KILLS SOMEONE. THIS IS BAD METAL YOU CAN SEE IT IS CRYSTALLIZED AT THE BREAK. *TR
2003 MERCURY SABLE CATASTROPHIC COIL SPRING FAILURE. *TR
DAY 1 - FAILURE OR LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING - SPEED APPROX. 30MPH SPRING JUST POPPED WITH A LOUD JARRING BANG. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY - REPAIRED AND REPLACED LEFT FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY. NEXT MORNING - FAILURE - LEFT REAR COIL SPRING. RESULTING IN TIRE BLOW OUT SPEED 5 MPH. CURRENTLY BACK AT REPAIR FACILITY. FORD/MERCURY ARE KNOWN TO HAVE SPRING PROBLEMS BUT EVIDENTLY UNLESS SOMEONE DIES NOTHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT IT. CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE SAID NO RECALL NOTHING WE CAN DO. JUST LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS - OBVIOUSLY THIS IS NOT A FREAK OCCURRENCE. *TR
DT: THE CONTACT STATED HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE REAR OF THE CAR BOTTOMING OUT WHEN HE HITTING A BUMP OR POTHOLE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE RUBS THE FENDER WELL. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO TRY TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW, THE CONTACT THINKS THAT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE HE TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE CAR. *AK
Other 2003 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas
Vehicle Speed Control
25 complaints
Power Train
22 complaints
Suspensionfront
19 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
15 complaints
Structure
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint