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16E026000 Apr 1, 2016 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralas...

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Oct 4, 2022 Power Train

10/2/2022 was on I 94 east bound lost momentum rpms jump to 6k then lost all gears in transmission car has 88639 miles on it hardly driven changed trans fluid hoping to get trans working again and still won't move in any gear had to wait 4 hours on freeway for a tow just to get it off the freeway ha...

Oct 4, 2022 Power Train

10/2/2022 was on I 94 east bound lost momentum rpms jump to 6k then lost all gears in transmission car has 88639 miles on it hardly driven changed trans fluid hoping to get trans working again and still won't move in any gear had to wait 4 hours on freeway for a tow just to get it off the freeway ha...

Sep 30, 2022 Power Train

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd...

Sep 30, 2022 Engine

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd...

Sep 30, 2022 Power Train

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd...

Sep 30, 2022 Engine

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd...

Oct 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter failed to move out park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investi...

Oct 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter failed to move out park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investi...

Sep 25, 2020 Suspension 37,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRACTURED AND SLASHED THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO ...

Sep 25, 2020 Suspension 37,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRACTURED AND SLASHED THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO ...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 177,000 mi

CAR FIRE DUE TO RECALLED FUSES HAD THIS CAR FOR 5 YEARS AND HAD NO ISSUES

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 177,000 mi

CAR FIRE DUE TO RECALLED FUSES HAD THIS CAR FOR 5 YEARS AND HAD NO ISSUES

Jun 9, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS RELAY SODDARD INTO BACKSIDE OF FUSE PANEL (GEM) WAS BAD LOCATION FOR A PERSON WITH NO EXPERIENCE TO FIX OR LOCATE MOST PEOPLE NEVER GOT IT FIXED BECAUSE OF NO EXPERIENCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL MECHANIC TO FIX. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FEW PEOPLE DID GET IT FIX...

Jun 9, 2018 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS RELAY SODDARD INTO BACKSIDE OF FUSE PANEL (GEM) WAS BAD LOCATION FOR A PERSON WITH NO EXPERIENCE TO FIX OR LOCATE MOST PEOPLE NEVER GOT IT FIXED BECAUSE OF NO EXPERIENCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL MECHANIC TO FIX. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FEW PEOPLE DID GET IT FIX...

Jun 9, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS RELAY SODDARD INTO BACKSIDE OF FUSE PANEL (GEM) WAS BAD LOCATION FOR A PERSON WITH NO EXPERIENCE TO FIX OR LOCATE MOST PEOPLE NEVER GOT IT FIXED BECAUSE OF NO EXPERIENCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL MECHANIC TO FIX. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FEW PEOPLE DID GET IT FIX...

Jun 9, 2018 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS RELAY SODDARD INTO BACKSIDE OF FUSE PANEL (GEM) WAS BAD LOCATION FOR A PERSON WITH NO EXPERIENCE TO FIX OR LOCATE MOST PEOPLE NEVER GOT IT FIXED BECAUSE OF NO EXPERIENCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL MECHANIC TO FIX. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FEW PEOPLE DID GET IT FIX...

May 22, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 101,000 mi

DRIVING(IN MOTION) ON BUSY ROAD(CITY STREET) NEAR HOME, ACCELERATED TO 45MPH, TRIED TO SLOW DOWN FOR LIGHT, REMOVED FOOT OFF GAS AND CAR DID NOT SLOW. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES IN ORDER TO AVOID CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT. TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH ON BRAKE TO KEEP CAR STOPPED. PUT IN NEUTRAL, NO CHANGE. PUT IN PA...

May 22, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 101,000 mi

DRIVING(IN MOTION) ON BUSY ROAD(CITY STREET) NEAR HOME, ACCELERATED TO 45MPH, TRIED TO SLOW DOWN FOR LIGHT, REMOVED FOOT OFF GAS AND CAR DID NOT SLOW. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES IN ORDER TO AVOID CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT. TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH ON BRAKE TO KEEP CAR STOPPED. PUT IN NEUTRAL, NO CHANGE. PUT IN PA...

Apr 30, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 189,000 mi

IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. ...

Apr 30, 2017 Steering 189,000 mi

IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. ...

Apr 30, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 189,000 mi

IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. ...

Apr 30, 2017 Steering 189,000 mi

IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. ...

Feb 7, 2017 Suspension 63,512 mi

ON 2/6/2017 MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WAGON WITH 63512 MILES ON IT THE FRONT SPRING BROKE TORE THE INSIDE OF TIRE APART NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS DAMAGED AT THIS POINT . MY CAR BEING IN VERY GOOD CONDITION NOT YOUR TYPICAL N.Y RUST NOT A ISSUE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT.

Feb 7, 2017 Suspension 63,512 mi

ON 2/6/2017 MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WAGON WITH 63512 MILES ON IT THE FRONT SPRING BROKE TORE THE INSIDE OF TIRE APART NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS DAMAGED AT THIS POINT . MY CAR BEING IN VERY GOOD CONDITION NOT YOUR TYPICAL N.Y RUST NOT A ISSUE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT.

Jan 25, 2017 Suspension 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND DETACHED, DAMAGING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA ...

Jan 25, 2017 Suspension 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND DETACHED, DAMAGING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA ...

Dec 29, 2016 Engine 70,287 mi

MILES 70,290 (ACC) I WAS DRIVING OB THE HIGHWAY , TO AVOID A CRASH I HAD TO STOP QUICKLY. ALL INDICATOR LAMPS CAME ON BUT THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF. SMALL CLOUDS OF SMOKE FROM EXHAUST (WHITE-GREY). IT WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , START UP WAS FINE DRIVING WAS FINE ALSO. ONCE AGAIN A( LEAD FOOT) DRIVER CU...

Dec 29, 2016 Engine 70,287 mi

MILES 70,290 (ACC) I WAS DRIVING OB THE HIGHWAY , TO AVOID A CRASH I HAD TO STOP QUICKLY. ALL INDICATOR LAMPS CAME ON BUT THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF. SMALL CLOUDS OF SMOKE FROM EXHAUST (WHITE-GREY). IT WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , START UP WAS FINE DRIVING WAS FINE ALSO. ONCE AGAIN A( LEAD FOOT) DRIVER CU...

Nov 17, 2016 Power Train

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT FROM MY MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION, AX4N, THAT IS IN MY MERCURY, HAVE SUDDEN AND IMMEDIATE FAILURES DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WHEN I CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS, THEY ARE ALL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. COST TO FIX, APPROXIMATELY $1800 FOR A NEW TORQUE...

Nov 17, 2016 Power Train

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT FROM MY MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION, AX4N, THAT IS IN MY MERCURY, HAVE SUDDEN AND IMMEDIATE FAILURES DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WHEN I CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS, THEY ARE ALL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. COST TO FIX, APPROXIMATELY $1800 FOR A NEW TORQUE...

Jul 29, 2016 Power Train 39,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP BREAKING THE AXLE RIGHT OFF AS I PULLED OUT OF A DRIVE WAY ONTO THE STREET WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC.

Jul 29, 2016 Power Train 39,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP BREAKING THE AXLE RIGHT OFF AS I PULLED OUT OF A DRIVE WAY ONTO THE STREET WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC.

Jul 16, 2016 Service Brakes

WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT

Jul 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT

Jul 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting

WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT

Jul 16, 2016 Service Brakes

WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT

Jul 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT

Jul 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting

WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT

Jul 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Jul 12, 2016 Service Brakes 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Jul 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Jul 12, 2016 Service Brakes 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Jun 29, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A METAL TABLE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE...

Jun 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A METAL TABLE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE...

Jun 29, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A METAL TABLE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE...

Jun 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A METAL TABLE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE...

Jun 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.

Jun 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.

Jun 8, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHIC...

Jun 8, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHIC...

Jun 8, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHIC...

Jun 8, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHIC...

Apr 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

IT HAS A VERY HIGH SMELL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING CAR AND WHEN YOU STOP ALL YOU SMELL IS GAS

Apr 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

IT HAS A VERY HIGH SMELL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING CAR AND WHEN YOU STOP ALL YOU SMELL IS GAS

Apr 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

IT HAS A VERY HIGH SMELL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING CAR AND WHEN YOU STOP ALL YOU SMELL IS GAS

Apr 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

IT HAS A VERY HIGH SMELL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING CAR AND WHEN YOU STOP ALL YOU SMELL IS GAS

Apr 18, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT EXPLANATION OR WARNING. BRAKES WERE NOT ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO A CONTROLLABLE LEVEL. BRAKES OVERHEATED FROM CONSTANT APPLICATION. THE CAR PLOWED OVER A PARKING BARRIER AND THROUGH THE GRASS BEFORE RUNNING A STOP SIGN AND STOP LIGH...

Apr 18, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT EXPLANATION OR WARNING. BRAKES WERE NOT ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO A CONTROLLABLE LEVEL. BRAKES OVERHEATED FROM CONSTANT APPLICATION. THE CAR PLOWED OVER A PARKING BARRIER AND THROUGH THE GRASS BEFORE RUNNING A STOP SIGN AND STOP LIGH...

Feb 23, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ...

Feb 23, 2016 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ...

Feb 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ...

Feb 23, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ...

Feb 23, 2016 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ...

Feb 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ...

Dec 8, 2015 Suspension 76,068 mi

OUR 2002 SABLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR AN EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ISSUE. WHILE WORKING ON THE REAR BRAKES, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT A REAR SUSPENSION SPRING WAS BROKEN. HE SAID WE WERE VERY LUCKY IT DID NOT RUPTURE THE TIRE. WE HAD BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED, BECAUSE WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT TO B...

Dec 8, 2015 Suspension 76,068 mi

OUR 2002 SABLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR AN EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ISSUE. WHILE WORKING ON THE REAR BRAKES, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT A REAR SUSPENSION SPRING WAS BROKEN. HE SAID WE WERE VERY LUCKY IT DID NOT RUPTURE THE TIRE. WE HAD BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED, BECAUSE WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT TO B...

Dec 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Dec 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Nov 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS...

Nov 16, 2015 Suspension 39,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS...

Nov 16, 2015 Wheels 39,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS...

Nov 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS...

Nov 16, 2015 Suspension 39,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS...

Nov 16, 2015 Wheels 39,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS...

Sep 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Sep 22, 2015 Electrical System 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Sep 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Sep 22, 2015 Electrical System 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Aug 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 119,000 mi

SPEED CONTROL CABLE CRACKED AND DISLODGED HOLDING THROTTLE OPEN... FORD HAD A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR THIS.. 13B04. HOWEVER IT WAS NEVER DONE, NEVER GOT ANY LETTERS AND HAS NOW EXPIRED... FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR A CLIP AND CABLE(NEEDS NOW) AND SINCE THIS NEVER WAS A "RECALL" PER SAY IT IS...

Aug 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 119,000 mi

SPEED CONTROL CABLE CRACKED AND DISLODGED HOLDING THROTTLE OPEN... FORD HAD A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR THIS.. 13B04. HOWEVER IT WAS NEVER DONE, NEVER GOT ANY LETTERS AND HAS NOW EXPIRED... FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR A CLIP AND CABLE(NEEDS NOW) AND SINCE THIS NEVER WAS A "RECALL" PER SAY IT IS...

Jul 2, 2015 Suspension 94,000 mi

AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A NOISE AND THEN A HISS. THEN THE CAR RESISTED FURTHER MOTION. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. I TRIED TO REINFLATE IT BUT COULD NOT. I REMOVED THE FRONT WHEEL AND MOUNTED THE MINI SPARE TIRE. THERE WAS A COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENTIAL TEAR OF...

Jul 2, 2015 Suspension 94,000 mi

AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A NOISE AND THEN A HISS. THEN THE CAR RESISTED FURTHER MOTION. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. I TRIED TO REINFLATE IT BUT COULD NOT. I REMOVED THE FRONT WHEEL AND MOUNTED THE MINI SPARE TIRE. THERE WAS A COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENTIAL TEAR OF...

Mar 1, 2015 Child Seat

I PURCHASED THE GRACO COMFORT SPORT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT FOR MY 8 MONTH OLD. APPEARS TO BE A GREAT SEAT UNTIL YOU TRY TO INSTALL IT TO A VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED PUTTING INTO TWO DIFFERENT CARS, I HAVE TRIED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM AND THEN TRIED THE REGULAR SEAT BELT, NO MATTER WHAT I DO THE SEAT FLOPS...

Mar 1, 2015 Child Seat

I PURCHASED THE GRACO COMFORT SPORT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT FOR MY 8 MONTH OLD. APPEARS TO BE A GREAT SEAT UNTIL YOU TRY TO INSTALL IT TO A VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED PUTTING INTO TWO DIFFERENT CARS, I HAVE TRIED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM AND THEN TRIED THE REGULAR SEAT BELT, NO MATTER WHAT I DO THE SEAT FLOPS...

Jan 16, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A TIRE BECAME FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SI...

Jan 16, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A TIRE BECAME FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SI...

Jan 16, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A TIRE BECAME FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SI...

Jan 16, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A TIRE BECAME FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SI...

Dec 10, 2014 Wheels 112,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SPRING AND STRUT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT...

Dec 10, 2014 Suspension 112,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SPRING AND STRUT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT...

Dec 10, 2014 Wheels 112,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SPRING AND STRUT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT...

Dec 10, 2014 Suspension 112,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SPRING AND STRUT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT...

Nov 25, 2014 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND HYDRAULIC HOSE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HAD REPLACED CALIPER, HOSE AND MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES STILL MAKE NOISE, GRINDING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I TOOK BACK TO HAVE LOOKED AT TWICE, REPLACED HOSE AGAIN. OVER $500.00 IN FIXING AND STILL NOT WORKING RIGHT. REPLACE...

Nov 25, 2014 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND HYDRAULIC HOSE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HAD REPLACED CALIPER, HOSE AND MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES STILL MAKE NOISE, GRINDING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I TOOK BACK TO HAVE LOOKED AT TWICE, REPLACED HOSE AGAIN. OVER $500.00 IN FIXING AND STILL NOT WORKING RIGHT. REPLACE...

Oct 7, 2014 Visibility/wiper 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE INTERIOR AND FLOOR TO BE SOAKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN...

Oct 7, 2014 Visibility/wiper 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE INTERIOR AND FLOOR TO BE SOAKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN...

Sep 6, 2014 Suspension 53,000 mi

PER EA08018 FRONT RIGHT COIL FRACTURED UPON BACKING UP, RIPPED DEEP HOLE IN NEWER TIRE CAUSING FLAT. *TR

Sep 6, 2014 Suspension 53,000 mi

PER EA08018 FRONT RIGHT COIL FRACTURED UPON BACKING UP, RIPPED DEEP HOLE IN NEWER TIRE CAUSING FLAT. *TR

Jun 18, 2014 Suspension 174,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING UNATTENDED IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT THE DRIVERSIDE COILOVER SPRING FAILED. THE RESULTS WAS SUSPENSION AND TIRE DAMAGE TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 18, 2014 Suspension 174,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING UNATTENDED IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT THE DRIVERSIDE COILOVER SPRING FAILED. THE RESULTS WAS SUSPENSION AND TIRE DAMAGE TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Suspension 113,230 mi

AS I TRIED TO PULL FORWARD FROM A PARKING SPOT, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HARDLY MOVE FORWARD, AND A VERY LOUD GROANING NOISE WAS PRESENT. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL, AND AS I TRIED TO BACK UP, I HEARD A LOUD POP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN, AND THE L...

Jun 5, 2014 Suspension 113,230 mi

AS I TRIED TO PULL FORWARD FROM A PARKING SPOT, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HARDLY MOVE FORWARD, AND A VERY LOUD GROANING NOISE WAS PRESENT. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL, AND AS I TRIED TO BACK UP, I HEARD A LOUD POP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN, AND THE L...

Apr 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 210,000 mi

OUR SABEL STATION WAGON CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER REACHING HIGHWAY SPEED. THE BRAKES COULD NOT SLOW IT, SO I HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF TO SLOW, AND ON AGAIN TO REGAIN BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE NEXT EXIT AND INTO THE PARK AND RIDE. RAISING THE HOOD I FOUND THE THROTTLE...

Apr 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 210,000 mi

OUR SABEL STATION WAGON CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER REACHING HIGHWAY SPEED. THE BRAKES COULD NOT SLOW IT, SO I HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF TO SLOW, AND ON AGAIN TO REGAIN BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE NEXT EXIT AND INTO THE PARK AND RIDE. RAISING THE HOOD I FOUND THE THROTTLE...

Mar 20, 2014 Suspension 97,302 mi

BACKED THE SABLE TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD UNDER THE CAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND A JAGGED EDGE OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T...

Mar 20, 2014 Suspension 97,302 mi

BACKED THE SABLE TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD UNDER THE CAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND A JAGGED EDGE OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T...

Mar 20, 2014 Suspension 97,302 mi

BACKED THE SABLE TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD UNDER THE CAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND A JAGGED EDGE OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T...

Mar 20, 2014 Suspension 97,302 mi

BACKED THE SABLE TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD UNDER THE CAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND A JAGGED EDGE OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T...

Mar 5, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 183,842 mi

DOOR LATCHES IN THE COLD WEATHER UNDER 25 DEGREES THE DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT RE-LATCH WHEN OPENED UNTIL THE CAR IS WARMED UP. DID INTERNET RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED A LOT AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. DOORS HAVE FLOWN OPEN WHILE PEOPLE ARE DRIVING BECAUSE THEY DIDN...

Mar 5, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 183,842 mi

DOOR LATCHES IN THE COLD WEATHER UNDER 25 DEGREES THE DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT RE-LATCH WHEN OPENED UNTIL THE CAR IS WARMED UP. DID INTERNET RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED A LOT AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. DOORS HAVE FLOWN OPEN WHILE PEOPLE ARE DRIVING BECAUSE THEY DIDN...

Feb 12, 2014 Suspension 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANU...

Feb 12, 2014 Suspension 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANU...

Feb 10, 2014 Electrical System 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOME LIGHT WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY AND ONLY TURN OFF ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. AS THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE DOOR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LOCKS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: ...

Feb 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOME LIGHT WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY AND ONLY TURN OFF ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. AS THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE DOOR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LOCKS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: ...

Feb 10, 2014 Electrical System 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOME LIGHT WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY AND ONLY TURN OFF ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. AS THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE DOOR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LOCKS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: ...

Feb 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOME LIGHT WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY AND ONLY TURN OFF ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. AS THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE DOOR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LOCKS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: ...

Jan 3, 2014 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jan 3, 2014 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Sep 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 125,263 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER'S VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE COLLAR REPLACEMENT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE. THE ...

Sep 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 125,263 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER'S VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE COLLAR REPLACEMENT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE. THE ...

Sep 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 156,000 mi

THIS HAS CAUSED ME MUCH PROBLEMS AS MY BROTHER NO LONGER LET'S ME DRIVE MY MOM'S CAR THINKS HE'S RUNNING THE SHOW WHICH IS QUICKLY CHANGING... PULLED INTO GARAGE AT 2 MILES A HOUR. SPEED RAPIDLY CHANGED COULDN'T STOP CENTER PINGED THE WASHER AND DRYER END OF THEM. I'M VERY SICK AND UNABLE TO GO TO A...

Sep 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 156,000 mi

THIS HAS CAUSED ME MUCH PROBLEMS AS MY BROTHER NO LONGER LET'S ME DRIVE MY MOM'S CAR THINKS HE'S RUNNING THE SHOW WHICH IS QUICKLY CHANGING... PULLED INTO GARAGE AT 2 MILES A HOUR. SPEED RAPIDLY CHANGED COULDN'T STOP CENTER PINGED THE WASHER AND DRYER END OF THEM. I'M VERY SICK AND UNABLE TO GO TO A...

Aug 27, 2013 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. HORN ALARM GOES OFF WHEN CAR IS PARKED. WARNING LIGHT FOR OPEN DOORS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. DOORS UNLOCK AND INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Aug 27, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. HORN ALARM GOES OFF WHEN CAR IS PARKED. WARNING LIGHT FOR OPEN DOORS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. DOORS UNLOCK AND INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Aug 27, 2013 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. HORN ALARM GOES OFF WHEN CAR IS PARKED. WARNING LIGHT FOR OPEN DOORS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. DOORS UNLOCK AND INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Aug 27, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. HORN ALARM GOES OFF WHEN CAR IS PARKED. WARNING LIGHT FOR OPEN DOORS WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. DOORS UNLOCK AND INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DESCENDING A HILL AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THA...

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DESCENDING A HILL AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THA...

May 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 136,547 mi

CAR WAS REVVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED. WHILE AT LIGHT IT WOULD REV AT1700, IN PARK 4600. IDLING AT 30 MPH AND CAR WOULD SPEED ITSELF UP AS IF ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. WHEN LET OFF BRAKE CAR WOULD JUMP DUE TO HIGH REVVING. IF I WAS WAITING ON TRAIN AND DIDN'T KNOW BETTER AND EDGED UP I WOULD HAVE JU...

May 27, 2013 Engine 136,547 mi

CAR WAS REVVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED. WHILE AT LIGHT IT WOULD REV AT1700, IN PARK 4600. IDLING AT 30 MPH AND CAR WOULD SPEED ITSELF UP AS IF ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. WHEN LET OFF BRAKE CAR WOULD JUMP DUE TO HIGH REVVING. IF I WAS WAITING ON TRAIN AND DIDN'T KNOW BETTER AND EDGED UP I WOULD HAVE JU...

May 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 136,547 mi

CAR WAS REVVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED. WHILE AT LIGHT IT WOULD REV AT1700, IN PARK 4600. IDLING AT 30 MPH AND CAR WOULD SPEED ITSELF UP AS IF ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. WHEN LET OFF BRAKE CAR WOULD JUMP DUE TO HIGH REVVING. IF I WAS WAITING ON TRAIN AND DIDN'T KNOW BETTER AND EDGED UP I WOULD HAVE JU...

May 27, 2013 Engine 136,547 mi

CAR WAS REVVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED. WHILE AT LIGHT IT WOULD REV AT1700, IN PARK 4600. IDLING AT 30 MPH AND CAR WOULD SPEED ITSELF UP AS IF ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. WHEN LET OFF BRAKE CAR WOULD JUMP DUE TO HIGH REVVING. IF I WAS WAITING ON TRAIN AND DIDN'T KNOW BETTER AND EDGED UP I WOULD HAVE JU...

May 23, 2013 Suspension 63,546 mi

I MOVED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE TIRE SIDEWALL. IF THIS HAD HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR EVEN LESS THE CAR COULD HAVE GONE OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND THE TRUCK DRIVER TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. HE SAID HE RAN INTO A COUPL...

May 23, 2013 Suspension 63,546 mi

I MOVED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE TIRE SIDEWALL. IF THIS HAD HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR EVEN LESS THE CAR COULD HAVE GONE OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND THE TRUCK DRIVER TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. HE SAID HE RAN INTO A COUPL...

May 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AT EXIT FROM HIGHWAY, STUCK AT 4000 RPM. PROBLEM WAS ACCELERATOR CABLE. FERRULE BROKEN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUTER PART OF CABLE HUNG UP ON MOUNTING BRACKET. *TR

May 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AT EXIT FROM HIGHWAY, STUCK AT 4000 RPM. PROBLEM WAS ACCELERATOR CABLE. FERRULE BROKEN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUTER PART OF CABLE HUNG UP ON MOUNTING BRACKET. *TR

May 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AT EXIT FROM HIGHWAY, STUCK AT 4000 RPM. PROBLEM WAS ACCELERATOR CABLE. FERRULE BROKEN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUTER PART OF CABLE HUNG UP ON MOUNTING BRACKET. *TR

May 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AT EXIT FROM HIGHWAY, STUCK AT 4000 RPM. PROBLEM WAS ACCELERATOR CABLE. FERRULE BROKEN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUTER PART OF CABLE HUNG UP ON MOUNTING BRACKET. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Suspension 88,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHEN I SAT DOWN IN THE SEAT I HEAR A LOUD NOISE, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND PLUNGED INTO THE TIRE. HAD THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IT WOULD HAVE MOST LIKE CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THE COST TO FIX IT WAS HIGHER AS IT WAS RECOMM...

Apr 30, 2013 Suspension 88,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHEN I SAT DOWN IN THE SEAT I HEAR A LOUD NOISE, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND PLUNGED INTO THE TIRE. HAD THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IT WOULD HAVE MOST LIKE CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THE COST TO FIX IT WAS HIGHER AS IT WAS RECOMM...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,253 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, PREPARING TO TURN LEFT ONTO A FREEWAY ONRAMP. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE SPEED SUDDENLY INCREASED AND THE ENGINE REVVED. I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV, AS THE THROTTLE WAS NOW STUCK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD AND I HAD TO THROW IT INTO ...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,253 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, PREPARING TO TURN LEFT ONTO A FREEWAY ONRAMP. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE SPEED SUDDENLY INCREASED AND THE ENGINE REVVED. I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV, AS THE THROTTLE WAS NOW STUCK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD AND I HAD TO THROW IT INTO ...

Apr 19, 2013 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V332000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL ...

Apr 19, 2013 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V332000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL ...

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COIL SPRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILAB...

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COIL SPRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILAB...

Feb 12, 2013 Suspension 101,059 mi

I STARTED MY CAR AND STARTED TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE. I WENT ABOUT 1 FOOT WHEN I HEARD A POP, THEN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR DROPPED INSTANTLY. THE TIRE WAS FLAT, SO TOOK ANOTHER VEHICLE TO WORK. WHEN I CAME HOME FROM WORK, I JACKED THE CAR UP TO PULL THE TIRE OFF, BUT COULDN'T. AT INSPECTI...

Feb 12, 2013 Suspension 101,059 mi

I STARTED MY CAR AND STARTED TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE. I WENT ABOUT 1 FOOT WHEN I HEARD A POP, THEN THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR DROPPED INSTANTLY. THE TIRE WAS FLAT, SO TOOK ANOTHER VEHICLE TO WORK. WHEN I CAME HOME FROM WORK, I JACKED THE CAR UP TO PULL THE TIRE OFF, BUT COULDN'T. AT INSPECTI...

Feb 11, 2013 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE STRUT SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND HAD PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A ...

Feb 11, 2013 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE STRUT SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND HAD PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A ...

Feb 4, 2013 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHILE REVERSING THEN THE LEFT FRONT END DROPPED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS INSPECTED. THE LEFT ...

Feb 4, 2013 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHILE REVERSING THEN THE LEFT FRONT END DROPPED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS INSPECTED. THE LEFT ...

Jan 29, 2013 Suspension 72,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 29, 2013 Suspension 72,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 143,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR I GOT MY SPEED UP TO ABOUT 50 MPH, I THEN TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK, THE SPEED STARTED CLIMBING BY IN ITSELF IT GOT UP TO 70MPH. I TAPED THE ACCELERATOR A FEW TIMES TO TRY TO GET IT TO RELEASE, I ALSO TRIE...

Jan 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 143,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR I GOT MY SPEED UP TO ABOUT 50 MPH, I THEN TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK, THE SPEED STARTED CLIMBING BY IN ITSELF IT GOT UP TO 70MPH. I TAPED THE ACCELERATOR A FEW TIMES TO TRY TO GET IT TO RELEASE, I ALSO TRIE...

Dec 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, MY CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. IT WAS FULL THROTTLE, AND I COULD NOT STOP IT FROM SPEEDING UP. THANK GOD I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BECAUSE I COULD NOT SLOW THE CAR DOWN. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, I HELD MY FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE ...

Dec 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, MY CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. IT WAS FULL THROTTLE, AND I COULD NOT STOP IT FROM SPEEDING UP. THANK GOD I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BECAUSE I COULD NOT SLOW THE CAR DOWN. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, I HELD MY FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE ...

Dec 4, 2012 Suspension 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SNAPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE HE DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT COIL SPRING...

Dec 4, 2012 Suspension 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SNAPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE HE DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT COIL SPRING...

Nov 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,242 mi

DRIVING AT APPOX 30 MPH CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO OVER 60 MPH WITH BRAKES BEING FULLY APPLIED. SLOWED CAR AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SHIFTING CAR INTO PARK AND CAR SKIDDING OFF ROAD TO A STOP. BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP CAR. CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC. ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON RT 16 EAST OF RT...

Nov 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,242 mi

DRIVING AT APPOX 30 MPH CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO OVER 60 MPH WITH BRAKES BEING FULLY APPLIED. SLOWED CAR AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SHIFTING CAR INTO PARK AND CAR SKIDDING OFF ROAD TO A STOP. BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP CAR. CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC. ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON RT 16 EAST OF RT...

Nov 14, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

THIS MECHANICAL PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 120,000 MILES.THE CAR IS ALWAYS SERVICED, WELL MAINTAINED AND RUNS TERRIFIC. I WAS DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES ON THE PARKWAY. SUDDENLY I EXPERIENCED THE CAR STICKING LIKE IT WAS CHOKING, LOSING POWER AND THEN SURGI...

Nov 14, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

THIS MECHANICAL PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 120,000 MILES.THE CAR IS ALWAYS SERVICED, WELL MAINTAINED AND RUNS TERRIFIC. I WAS DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES ON THE PARKWAY. SUDDENLY I EXPERIENCED THE CAR STICKING LIKE IT WAS CHOKING, LOSING POWER AND THEN SURGI...

Nov 12, 2012 Suspension 147,000 mi

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR. CAR WAS PARKED. COIL SPRING PENETRATED THE FRONT TIRE AND RUPTURED IT. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE REPORTED IN 04V332000, BUT MY CAR IS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLDER THAN THE MANUFACTURING RANGE OF THAT RECALL. *TR

Nov 12, 2012 Suspension 147,000 mi

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR. CAR WAS PARKED. COIL SPRING PENETRATED THE FRONT TIRE AND RUPTURED IT. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE REPORTED IN 04V332000, BUT MY CAR IS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLDER THAN THE MANUFACTURING RANGE OF THAT RECALL. *TR

Nov 12, 2012 Suspension 147,000 mi

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR. CAR WAS PARKED. COIL SPRING PENETRATED THE FRONT TIRE AND RUPTURED IT. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE REPORTED IN 04V332000, BUT MY CAR IS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLDER THAN THE MANUFACTURING RANGE OF THAT RECALL. *TR

Nov 12, 2012 Suspension 147,000 mi

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR. CAR WAS PARKED. COIL SPRING PENETRATED THE FRONT TIRE AND RUPTURED IT. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE REPORTED IN 04V332000, BUT MY CAR IS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLDER THAN THE MANUFACTURING RANGE OF THAT RECALL. *TR

Nov 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ACCELERATING. THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ALSO BEGAN TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY. AS THE C...

Nov 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ACCELERATING. THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ALSO BEGAN TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY. AS THE C...

Oct 31, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE WHEN IT LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ...

Oct 31, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE WHEN IT LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ...

Oct 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 31 WEST IN MEDINA NY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP I HAD TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND MY TRANSMISSION WAS REALLY GRINDING. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE AREA OR SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HURT ? I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE CAUSE WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT W...

Oct 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 31 WEST IN MEDINA NY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP I HAD TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND MY TRANSMISSION WAS REALLY GRINDING. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE AREA OR SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HURT ? I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE CAUSE WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT W...

Oct 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO FLOOR, RPM AND SPEEDOMETER CONTROLS WERE AT THE MAXIMUM AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP. VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE SO I DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN ENOUGH TO SHIFT IT INTO PARK AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. A PASSERBY STOPPED BY AND ...

Oct 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO FLOOR, RPM AND SPEEDOMETER CONTROLS WERE AT THE MAXIMUM AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP. VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE SO I DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN ENOUGH TO SHIFT IT INTO PARK AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. A PASSERBY STOPPED BY AND ...

Oct 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED BACK ON THE FAILURE RECU...

Oct 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED BACK ON THE FAILURE RECU...

Aug 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THERE WAS AN INCREASE ON ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK HE WAS ABLE...

Aug 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THERE WAS AN INCREASE ON ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK HE WAS ABLE...

Aug 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING FURTHER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Aug 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING FURTHER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Jul 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS BROKE AND CAUSED T...

Jul 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS BROKE AND CAUSED T...

Jul 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN THE NEUTRAL AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN THE NEUTRAL AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,668 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. INITIALLY IT FELT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR UP TO SPEED. SHE NOTICED SHE WAS EDGING UP ON THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD THE CAR SPED UP. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH...

Jul 1, 2012 Power Train 86,668 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. INITIALLY IT FELT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR UP TO SPEED. SHE NOTICED SHE WAS EDGING UP ON THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD THE CAR SPED UP. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH...

Jul 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,668 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. INITIALLY IT FELT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR UP TO SPEED. SHE NOTICED SHE WAS EDGING UP ON THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD THE CAR SPED UP. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH...

Jul 1, 2012 Power Train 86,668 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. INITIALLY IT FELT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR UP TO SPEED. SHE NOTICED SHE WAS EDGING UP ON THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD THE CAR SPED UP. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH...

Jun 26, 2012 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PARKED WHEN THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE. THE VEHICLE OPERATED PROPERLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. TH...

Jun 26, 2012 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PARKED WHEN THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE. THE VEHICLE OPERATED PROPERLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. TH...

May 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 106,586 mi

WE WERE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE & THE CAR ACCELERATED AS THOUGH I HAD PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THE FIRST TIME GOING IN REVERSE. BOTH OTHER TIMES THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND I ASSUMED MY FOOT HAD ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED ...

May 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 106,586 mi

WE WERE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE & THE CAR ACCELERATED AS THOUGH I HAD PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THE FIRST TIME GOING IN REVERSE. BOTH OTHER TIMES THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND I ASSUMED MY FOOT HAD ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED ...

May 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 106,586 mi

WE WERE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE & THE CAR ACCELERATED AS THOUGH I HAD PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THE FIRST TIME GOING IN REVERSE. BOTH OTHER TIMES THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND I ASSUMED MY FOOT HAD ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED ...

May 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 106,586 mi

WE WERE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE & THE CAR ACCELERATED AS THOUGH I HAD PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THE FIRST TIME GOING IN REVERSE. BOTH OTHER TIMES THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND I ASSUMED MY FOOT HAD ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED ...

May 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 87,510 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL GAS CABLE BROKE OFF THE HOLDER BY THE THROTTLE VALVE, RESULTING IN JAMMING THE THROTTLE VALVE IN OPEN POSITION, THE CAR BECAME OUT OF CONTROL AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR, ONLY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION HELPED SLOWING DOWN THE CAR SO NO BRAKE BOOSTER. ONE VERY DA...

May 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 87,510 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL GAS CABLE BROKE OFF THE HOLDER BY THE THROTTLE VALVE, RESULTING IN JAMMING THE THROTTLE VALVE IN OPEN POSITION, THE CAR BECAME OUT OF CONTROL AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR, ONLY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION HELPED SLOWING DOWN THE CAR SO NO BRAKE BOOSTER. ONE VERY DA...

May 2, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE IN RUBBER BOOTS FROM BODY OF CAR TO REAR LIFT GATE ON STATION WAGON MODEL. INSULATION CRACKING AND WIRE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN FLEXIBLE RUBBER BOOT CAUSES ERRATIC BEHAVIOR AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, REAR...

May 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE IN RUBBER BOOTS FROM BODY OF CAR TO REAR LIFT GATE ON STATION WAGON MODEL. INSULATION CRACKING AND WIRE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN FLEXIBLE RUBBER BOOT CAUSES ERRATIC BEHAVIOR AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, REAR...

May 2, 2012 Visibility 90,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE IN RUBBER BOOTS FROM BODY OF CAR TO REAR LIFT GATE ON STATION WAGON MODEL. INSULATION CRACKING AND WIRE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN FLEXIBLE RUBBER BOOT CAUSES ERRATIC BEHAVIOR AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, REAR...

May 2, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE IN RUBBER BOOTS FROM BODY OF CAR TO REAR LIFT GATE ON STATION WAGON MODEL. INSULATION CRACKING AND WIRE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN FLEXIBLE RUBBER BOOT CAUSES ERRATIC BEHAVIOR AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, REAR...

May 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE IN RUBBER BOOTS FROM BODY OF CAR TO REAR LIFT GATE ON STATION WAGON MODEL. INSULATION CRACKING AND WIRE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN FLEXIBLE RUBBER BOOT CAUSES ERRATIC BEHAVIOR AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, REAR...

May 2, 2012 Visibility 90,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE IN RUBBER BOOTS FROM BODY OF CAR TO REAR LIFT GATE ON STATION WAGON MODEL. INSULATION CRACKING AND WIRE BREAKING COMPLETELY IN FLEXIBLE RUBBER BOOT CAUSES ERRATIC BEHAVIOR AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, REAR...

Apr 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A BANGING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT T...

Apr 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A BANGING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT T...

Apr 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND HAD NOT BE...

Apr 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND HAD NOT BE...

Mar 19, 2012 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN SNOWY WEATHER, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...

Mar 19, 2012 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN SNOWY WEATHER, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...

Mar 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND ACTIVE AND GAS PEDAL MANUALLY DEPRESSED ( TO PASS CAR) THROTTLE WILL STICK OPEN. BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE COMES OUT OF SADDLE ON CRUISE CONTROL CABLE. WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF GAS BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE DOES NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL SADDLE POSITION AT END OF CRUISE CONTROL CABL...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND ACTIVE AND GAS PEDAL MANUALLY DEPRESSED ( TO PASS CAR) THROTTLE WILL STICK OPEN. BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE COMES OUT OF SADDLE ON CRUISE CONTROL CABLE. WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF GAS BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE DOES NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL SADDLE POSITION AT END OF CRUISE CONTROL CABL...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN RACING, (AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK) WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE MALL. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY FIRMLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. CHECKED AND VERIFIED THAT THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR

Mar 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND ACTIVE AND GAS PEDAL MANUALLY DEPRESSED ( TO PASS CAR) THROTTLE WILL STICK OPEN. BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE COMES OUT OF SADDLE ON CRUISE CONTROL CABLE. WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF GAS BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE DOES NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL SADDLE POSITION AT END OF CRUISE CONTROL CABL...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND ACTIVE AND GAS PEDAL MANUALLY DEPRESSED ( TO PASS CAR) THROTTLE WILL STICK OPEN. BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE COMES OUT OF SADDLE ON CRUISE CONTROL CABLE. WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF GAS BALL ON THROTTLE PLATE DOES NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL SADDLE POSITION AT END OF CRUISE CONTROL CABL...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN RACING, (AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK) WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE MALL. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY FIRMLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. CHECKED AND VERIFIED THAT THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR

Mar 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,448 mi

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE BROKE OR CAME LOOSE CAUSING THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO FALL OFF. I COULD NOT STOP CAR NO MATTER HOW HARD I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ENGINE RAN AT FULL SPEED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I STARTED THE ENG...

Mar 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,448 mi

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE BROKE OR CAME LOOSE CAUSING THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO FALL OFF. I COULD NOT STOP CAR NO MATTER HOW HARD I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ENGINE RAN AT FULL SPEED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I STARTED THE ENG...

Jan 29, 2012 Suspension 99,510 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN I IMMEDIATELY BECAME AWARE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING NORMALLY, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. WHEN I WAS CHANGING THE TIRE I NOTICED THE SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED AND RUINED THE TIRE. THIS EVIDENTLY HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE...

Jan 29, 2012 Suspension 99,510 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN I IMMEDIATELY BECAME AWARE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING NORMALLY, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. WHEN I WAS CHANGING THE TIRE I NOTICED THE SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED AND RUINED THE TIRE. THIS EVIDENTLY HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE...

Jan 28, 2012 Suspension 84,500 mi

THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES AN ISSUE I ENCOUNTERED WITH MY VEHICLE, A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON JANUARY 12TH, 2012, I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO WAY ROAD DURING A HEAVY SNOWSTORM. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR, WHICH WAS BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT, DUE TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS. AT THIS TIME, I HEARD A LOUD NO...

Jan 28, 2012 Suspension 84,500 mi

THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES AN ISSUE I ENCOUNTERED WITH MY VEHICLE, A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON JANUARY 12TH, 2012, I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO WAY ROAD DURING A HEAVY SNOWSTORM. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR, WHICH WAS BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT, DUE TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS. AT THIS TIME, I HEARD A LOUD NO...

Jan 11, 2012 Suspension 104,000 mi

DRIVER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE WHEN HEARD METALLIC GRINDING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A BANG. THEN WE HEARD THE SOUND OF METAL ON PAVEMENT. WHEN GOT OUT OF CAR THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR WAS SITTING SO LOW THAT I COULD NOT GET A JACK UNDER IT. THE DRIVER FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED ON THE INS...

Jan 11, 2012 Suspension 104,000 mi

DRIVER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE WHEN HEARD METALLIC GRINDING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A BANG. THEN WE HEARD THE SOUND OF METAL ON PAVEMENT. WHEN GOT OUT OF CAR THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR WAS SITTING SO LOW THAT I COULD NOT GET A JACK UNDER IT. THE DRIVER FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED ON THE INS...

Dec 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 19, 2011 Suspension 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE ...

Dec 19, 2011 Suspension 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE ...

Dec 13, 2011 Suspension Crash 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS SHE MERGED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ROLLED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Dec 13, 2011 Suspension Crash 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS SHE MERGED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ROLLED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Sep 16, 2011 Suspension 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BALANCED AND DROPPED TO THE FLOOR ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE PAD AND BLOWER. THE FRONT COIL...

Sep 16, 2011 Suspension 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BALANCED AND DROPPED TO THE FLOOR ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE PAD AND BLOWER. THE FRONT COIL...

Jul 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTOR AND DAMAGED VALVE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN ENGINE MISS. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY #5 FUEL INJECTOR. CODES PO305 AND PO316. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $80...

Jul 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTOR AND DAMAGED VALVE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN ENGINE MISS. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY #5 FUEL INJECTOR. CODES PO305 AND PO316. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $80...

Jun 29, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 600 SUNROOF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V124000(VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY). ONCE SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER AND WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDED AN ESTIMATED TIME OF AVAILA...

Jun 29, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 600 SUNROOF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V124000(VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY). ONCE SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER AND WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDED AN ESTIMATED TIME OF AVAILA...

Jun 23, 2011 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). TH...

Jun 23, 2011 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). TH...

Jun 2, 2011 Suspension 104,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND NOTICED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT DUE TO THE COIL SPRING WHICH BROKE IN HALF AND PUNCTURED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE ...

Jun 2, 2011 Suspension 104,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND NOTICED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT DUE TO THE COIL SPRING WHICH BROKE IN HALF AND PUNCTURED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE ...

May 26, 2011 Suspension 123,000 mi

MY WIFE ENTERED OUR 2002 MERCURY SABLE WAGON TO GO TO WORK TODAY. AS SHE SAT DOWN IN THE CAR, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. WHEN WE REMOVED THE TIRE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED, IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE COIL SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION HAD BROKEN AND A SHARP POINT ON THE SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE CAR ...

May 26, 2011 Suspension 123,000 mi

MY WIFE ENTERED OUR 2002 MERCURY SABLE WAGON TO GO TO WORK TODAY. AS SHE SAT DOWN IN THE CAR, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. WHEN WE REMOVED THE TIRE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED, IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE COIL SPRING IN THE SUSPENSION HAD BROKEN AND A SHARP POINT ON THE SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE CAR ...

May 16, 2011 Suspension 44,372 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN NOTICED THE PASSENGERS FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALSO NOTICED THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. THE VEHICLE...

May 16, 2011 Suspension 44,372 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN NOTICED THE PASSENGERS FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALSO NOTICED THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. THE VEHICLE...

May 11, 2011 Suspension 50,657 mi

ON MAY 25, 2010, THE LEFT REAR STRUT AND SPRING BROKE, AND PUNCTURED MY TIRE. ONE YEAR LATER, ALMOST TO THE DATE, THE LEFT FRONT STRUT AND SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THAT TIRE ALSO. LUCKILY FOR THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE CAR WAS PARKED. I WOULD HATE TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED HAD I BEEN DRIV...

May 11, 2011 Suspension 50,657 mi

ON MAY 25, 2010, THE LEFT REAR STRUT AND SPRING BROKE, AND PUNCTURED MY TIRE. ONE YEAR LATER, ALMOST TO THE DATE, THE LEFT FRONT STRUT AND SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THAT TIRE ALSO. LUCKILY FOR THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE CAR WAS PARKED. I WOULD HATE TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED HAD I BEEN DRIV...

May 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE GOUGING AN 8 INCH TEAR IN TIRE SIDE WALL CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. FORD DENIES ANY RESPONSIBI...

May 3, 2011 Wheels 75,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE GOUGING AN 8 INCH TEAR IN TIRE SIDE WALL CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. FORD DENIES ANY RESPONSIBI...

May 3, 2011 Suspension 75,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE GOUGING AN 8 INCH TEAR IN TIRE SIDE WALL CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. FORD DENIES ANY RESPONSIBI...

May 3, 2011 Suspension 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTUR...

May 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE GOUGING AN 8 INCH TEAR IN TIRE SIDE WALL CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. FORD DENIES ANY RESPONSIBI...

May 3, 2011 Wheels 75,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE GOUGING AN 8 INCH TEAR IN TIRE SIDE WALL CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. FORD DENIES ANY RESPONSIBI...

May 3, 2011 Suspension 75,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE GOUGING AN 8 INCH TEAR IN TIRE SIDE WALL CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS ALSO DAMAGED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. FORD DENIES ANY RESPONSIBI...

May 3, 2011 Suspension 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTUR...

Apr 28, 2011 Suspension 112,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, HEARD A "WHOOSH" AND FOUND THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD DEFLATED. CALLED AAA TO HAVE IT PUMPED UP OR THE SPARE PUT ON. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE TIRE OFF, IT WAS STUCK. THE COIL SPRING HAD COME LOOSE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE COIL WAS STICKING THROUG...

Apr 28, 2011 Suspension 112,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, HEARD A "WHOOSH" AND FOUND THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD DEFLATED. CALLED AAA TO HAVE IT PUMPED UP OR THE SPARE PUT ON. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE TIRE OFF, IT WAS STUCK. THE COIL SPRING HAD COME LOOSE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE COIL WAS STICKING THROUG...

Apr 22, 2011 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP. IN ADDITION, THE REAR SPRINGS WERE ALSO FRACTURED AND ALL FOUR STRUTS AND SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE ...

Apr 22, 2011 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP. IN ADDITION, THE REAR SPRINGS WERE ALSO FRACTURED AND ALL FOUR STRUTS AND SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE ...

Apr 20, 2011 Suspension 134,320 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND...

Apr 20, 2011 Suspension 134,320 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND...

Apr 20, 2011 Suspension 134,320 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND...

Apr 20, 2011 Suspension 134,320 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND...

Apr 19, 2011 Suspension 75,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONE YEAR AFTER THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT...

Apr 19, 2011 Suspension 75,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONE YEAR AFTER THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT...

Apr 4, 2011 Suspension 125,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, A FRONT SPRING VIOLENTLY BROKE DAMAGING THE STRUT ALSO. GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Apr 4, 2011 Suspension 125,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, A FRONT SPRING VIOLENTLY BROKE DAMAGING THE STRUT ALSO. GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Apr 3, 2011 Suspension 89,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. DISCOVERED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION, THE SPRING COIL HAD BROKEN AND POPPED THE TIRE. GETTING THE TIRE REPLACED THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE BACK SPRING WAS BROKEN ALSO. *TR

Apr 3, 2011 Suspension 89,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. DISCOVERED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION, THE SPRING COIL HAD BROKEN AND POPPED THE TIRE. GETTING THE TIRE REPLACED THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE BACK SPRING WAS BROKEN ALSO. *TR

Mar 22, 2011 Suspension 112,311 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND BLEW THROUGH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. HAD TO REPLACE BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS AND UPPER MOUNTS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE TIRE AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THANKFULLY THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED. IT WAS VERY SCAREY.

Mar 22, 2011 Suspension 112,311 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND BLEW THROUGH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. HAD TO REPLACE BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS AND UPPER MOUNTS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE TIRE AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THANKFULLY THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED. IT WAS VERY SCAREY.

Mar 16, 2011 Suspension 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE COIL SPRING AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NO ACTIVE RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPO...

Mar 16, 2011 Suspension 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE COIL SPRING AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NO ACTIVE RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPO...

Mar 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS INDEPENDENTLY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE BRAKES LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHIC...

Mar 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS INDEPENDENTLY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE BRAKES LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHIC...

Mar 7, 2011 Suspension 95,554 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, RUINING THE BRAKE HOSE AND STABILIZER LINK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO...

Mar 7, 2011 Suspension 95,554 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, RUINING THE BRAKE HOSE AND STABILIZER LINK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO...

Feb 28, 2011 Suspension 90,000 mi

DRIVING 15MPH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COIL (SURROUNDING THE STRUT) BROKE, IT RIPPED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE AND SEVERED THE BRAKE LINE. THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN OR PUSHED BECAUSE PART OF THE COIL WAS CAUGHT UP INSIDE THE TIRE. *TR

Feb 28, 2011 Suspension 90,000 mi

DRIVING 15MPH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COIL (SURROUNDING THE STRUT) BROKE, IT RIPPED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE AND SEVERED THE BRAKE LINE. THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN OR PUSHED BECAUSE PART OF THE COIL WAS CAUGHT UP INSIDE THE TIRE. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Visibility 85,000 mi

HEATER/DEFROSTER FAN HAS FAILED. THIS ALSO PREVENTS THE A/C FROM CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD OF CONDENSATION. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Visibility 85,000 mi

HEATER/DEFROSTER FAN HAS FAILED. THIS ALSO PREVENTS THE A/C FROM CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD OF CONDENSATION. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLATTENED...

Feb 10, 2011 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLATTENED...

Jan 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FUEL SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OVER PAST YEAR AND A HALF. HAD IT CHECKED AND PROBLEM COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED AS THE FUEL SMELL WOULD NOT BE PRESENT WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE CHECK. IN DECEMBER OF 2010, FUEL BEGAN POURING OUT FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK AND ONTO GROUND WHEN ENGINE WAS...

Jan 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FUEL SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OVER PAST YEAR AND A HALF. HAD IT CHECKED AND PROBLEM COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED AS THE FUEL SMELL WOULD NOT BE PRESENT WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE CHECK. IN DECEMBER OF 2010, FUEL BEGAN POURING OUT FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK AND ONTO GROUND WHEN ENGINE WAS...

Jan 25, 2011 Suspension 83,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT BROKE AND SHOT INTO MY FRONT TIRE, PUNCTURING AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENING MY TIRE. THE SPRING WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SO FAR THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE TO PUT ON THE SPARE. THE CAR HAD TO BE FOR...

Jan 25, 2011 Wheels 83,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT BROKE AND SHOT INTO MY FRONT TIRE, PUNCTURING AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENING MY TIRE. THE SPRING WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SO FAR THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE TO PUT ON THE SPARE. THE CAR HAD TO BE FOR...

Jan 25, 2011 Suspension 83,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT BROKE AND SHOT INTO MY FRONT TIRE, PUNCTURING AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENING MY TIRE. THE SPRING WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SO FAR THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE TO PUT ON THE SPARE. THE CAR HAD TO BE FOR...

Jan 25, 2011 Suspension 83,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT BROKE AND SHOT INTO MY FRONT TIRE, PUNCTURING AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENING MY TIRE. THE SPRING WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SO FAR THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE TO PUT ON THE SPARE. THE CAR HAD TO BE FOR...

Jan 25, 2011 Wheels 83,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT BROKE AND SHOT INTO MY FRONT TIRE, PUNCTURING AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENING MY TIRE. THE SPRING WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SO FAR THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE TO PUT ON THE SPARE. THE CAR HAD TO BE FOR...

Jan 25, 2011 Suspension 83,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT BROKE AND SHOT INTO MY FRONT TIRE, PUNCTURING AND IMMEDIATELY FLATTENING MY TIRE. THE SPRING WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SO FAR THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE TO PUT ON THE SPARE. THE CAR HAD TO BE FOR...

Jan 17, 2011 Suspension 94,000 mi

AROUND 7 MONTHS AGO JULY,2010 MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP HER 2002 MERCURY SABLE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SPRING BROKE AN WENT TROUGH THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. TODAY JAN. 2011. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK THAT SAME CAR AN THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING BROKE AND RUINED THE TIRE AN BUSTED ANOTHER PAR...

Jan 17, 2011 Suspension 94,000 mi

AROUND 7 MONTHS AGO JULY,2010 MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP HER 2002 MERCURY SABLE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SPRING BROKE AN WENT TROUGH THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. TODAY JAN. 2011. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK THAT SAME CAR AN THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING BROKE AND RUINED THE TIRE AN BUSTED ANOTHER PAR...

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE TIRE SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V332000 ( SUSPENSION: FRONT...

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE TIRE SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V332000 ( SUSPENSION: FRONT...

Jan 5, 2011 Suspension 62,000 mi

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

Jan 5, 2011 Suspension 62,000 mi

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

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 112,409 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. ALSO THERE WAS A BURNING RUBBER ODOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 112,409 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. ALSO THERE WAS A BURNING RUBBER ODOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ...

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 110,000 mi

I AM WRITING THE NHTSA IN ORDER TO WARN OF A DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY FATAL, HAZARDOUS CONDITION ON A MERCURY AUTOMOBILE. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL NOTICE ON EARLIER YEAR MODELS OF THE MERCURY SABLE BUT NOT ON THE YEAR MODEL THAT I OWN. I OWN A ...

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 110,000 mi

I AM WRITING THE NHTSA IN ORDER TO WARN OF A DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY FATAL, HAZARDOUS CONDITION ON A MERCURY AUTOMOBILE. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL NOTICE ON EARLIER YEAR MODELS OF THE MERCURY SABLE BUT NOT ON THE YEAR MODEL THAT I OWN. I OWN A ...

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY COLLAPSED IN A TILED PO...

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 110,000 mi

I AM WRITING THE NHTSA IN ORDER TO WARN OF A DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY FATAL, HAZARDOUS CONDITION ON A MERCURY AUTOMOBILE. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL NOTICE ON EARLIER YEAR MODELS OF THE MERCURY SABLE BUT NOT ON THE YEAR MODEL THAT I OWN. I OWN A ...

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 110,000 mi

I AM WRITING THE NHTSA IN ORDER TO WARN OF A DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY FATAL, HAZARDOUS CONDITION ON A MERCURY AUTOMOBILE. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL NOTICE ON EARLIER YEAR MODELS OF THE MERCURY SABLE BUT NOT ON THE YEAR MODEL THAT I OWN. I OWN A ...

Jan 3, 2011 Suspension 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY COLLAPSED IN A TILED PO...

Dec 27, 2010 Suspension 88,800 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING OF MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE TIRE. HAD TO REPLACE COIL SPRING, STRUT, AND SWAY BAR LINKS. *TR

Dec 27, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

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 REPL...

Dec 27, 2010 Suspension 88,800 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING OF MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE TIRE. HAD TO REPLACE COIL SPRING, STRUT, AND SWAY BAR LINKS. *TR

Dec 27, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

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 REPL...

Dec 24, 2010 Suspension 92,082 mi

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 FO...

Dec 24, 2010 Suspension 92,082 mi

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 FO...

Dec 20, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

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. *TR

Dec 20, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

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. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Suspension 20,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COIL SPRING....

Oct 14, 2010 Suspension 20,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COIL SPRING....

Sep 20, 2010 Steering 103,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE GS - 103,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION, ALWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK. ON APRIL 2, 2010 AT 8:00 AM, I WAS PULLING FORWARD OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT WHEN A LOUD THUD AND A GRINDING NOISE STOPPED ME FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. THIS WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE AS NOTHING ABOUT THE PREVIOU...

Sep 20, 2010 Suspension 103,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE GS - 103,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION, ALWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK. ON APRIL 2, 2010 AT 8:00 AM, I WAS PULLING FORWARD OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT WHEN A LOUD THUD AND A GRINDING NOISE STOPPED ME FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. THIS WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE AS NOTHING ABOUT THE PREVIOU...

Sep 20, 2010 Steering 103,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE GS - 103,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION, ALWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK. ON APRIL 2, 2010 AT 8:00 AM, I WAS PULLING FORWARD OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT WHEN A LOUD THUD AND A GRINDING NOISE STOPPED ME FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. THIS WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE AS NOTHING ABOUT THE PREVIOU...

Sep 20, 2010 Suspension 103,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE GS - 103,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION, ALWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK. ON APRIL 2, 2010 AT 8:00 AM, I WAS PULLING FORWARD OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT WHEN A LOUD THUD AND A GRINDING NOISE STOPPED ME FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. THIS WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE AS NOTHING ABOUT THE PREVIOU...

Sep 10, 2010 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL*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...

Sep 10, 2010 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL*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...

Sep 7, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL*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 SP...

Sep 7, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL*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 SP...

Sep 3, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL*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 THOUG...

Sep 3, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL*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 THOUG...

Aug 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 99,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTI VEHICLE CRASH IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WERE BOTH TR...

Aug 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 99,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTI VEHICLE CRASH IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WERE BOTH TR...

Aug 2, 2010 Air Bags 75,000 mi

WENT TO THE PARKING LOT TO START MY CAR. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE CONCERN IS WHAT IF THE CAR HAD STARTED AND I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE AIRBAG WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Air Bags 75,000 mi

WENT TO THE PARKING LOT TO START MY CAR. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE CONCERN IS WHAT IF THE CAR HAD STARTED AND I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE AIRBAG WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. *TR

Jul 27, 2010 Suspension 107,000 mi

TL* 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 THA...

Jul 27, 2010 Suspension 107,000 mi

TL* 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 THA...

Jul 20, 2010 Interior Lighting 68,552 mi

DOOR LOCKS KEEP POPPING UP AND DOWN DOOR LIGHT STAYS NO PANEL. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 68,552 mi

DOOR LOCKS KEEP POPPING UP AND DOWN DOOR LIGHT STAYS NO PANEL. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*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 FAILUR...

Jul 20, 2010 Interior Lighting 68,552 mi

DOOR LOCKS KEEP POPPING UP AND DOWN DOOR LIGHT STAYS NO PANEL. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 68,552 mi

DOOR LOCKS KEEP POPPING UP AND DOWN DOOR LIGHT STAYS NO PANEL. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*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 FAILUR...

Jun 23, 2010 Suspension 69,000 mi

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...

Jun 23, 2010 Suspension 69,000 mi

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...

Jun 23, 2010 Suspension 69,000 mi

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...

Jun 23, 2010 Suspension 69,000 mi

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...

Jun 16, 2010 Suspension

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...

Jun 16, 2010 Suspension

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...

Jun 14, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE AT THE SAME TIME. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL SINCE IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE SABLE AND FORD TAURUS? *TR

Jun 14, 2010 Suspension 39,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MPH OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE NOISE WAS OBSERVED AGAIN. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND DISCOVERED THE COIL SPRING WAS FR...

Jun 14, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE AT THE SAME TIME. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL SINCE IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE SABLE AND FORD TAURUS? *TR

Jun 14, 2010 Suspension 39,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MPH OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE NOISE WAS OBSERVED AGAIN. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND DISCOVERED THE COIL SPRING WAS FR...

Jun 13, 2010 Suspension 74,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE ON JUNE 12, 2010. THE CAR WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME OF THE SPRING FAILURE. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING, BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. THE BROKEN SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Suspension 74,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE ON JUNE 12, 2010. THE CAR WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME OF THE SPRING FAILURE. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING, BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. THE BROKEN SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

BACK SPRINGS BOTH BROKE ON 2002 SABLE..HAD TO GET FIXED TO PASS INSPECTION......IN JAN 2009 FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE..I UNDERSTAND FORD HAD RECALLS OR SAFETY ISSUES W/SPRINGS FOR 1999,2000,2001 & 2003 BUT NOT MY 2002..I HAVE TRIED W/FORD TO NO AVAIL FOR RESOLUTION WITH THI...

Jun 9, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

BACK SPRINGS BOTH BROKE ON 2002 SABLE..HAD TO GET FIXED TO PASS INSPECTION......IN JAN 2009 FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED MY LEFT FRONT TIRE..I UNDERSTAND FORD HAD RECALLS OR SAFETY ISSUES W/SPRINGS FOR 1999,2000,2001 & 2003 BUT NOT MY 2002..I HAVE TRIED W/FORD TO NO AVAIL FOR RESOLUTION WITH THI...

Jun 3, 2010 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL* 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. BOT...

Jun 3, 2010 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL* 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. BOT...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*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 AUT...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*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 AUT...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*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 AUT...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*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 AUT...

May 23, 2010 Suspension 105,877 mi

BROKEN FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING. *TR

May 23, 2010 Suspension 105,877 mi

BROKEN FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING. *TR

May 21, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS WORN PREMATURELY AND WAS CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO VEER ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL TIRE SPECIALIST WHO ADVISED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED CAUSING THE TIRE TO...

May 21, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS WORN PREMATURELY AND WAS CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO VEER ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL TIRE SPECIALIST WHO ADVISED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED CAUSING THE TIRE TO...

May 19, 2010 Electrical System 59,240 mi

HAD TUNEUP. [PLUGS AND WIRES] COMPUTER UPGRADE. CAR NOW SURGES AND IDLE JUMPS TO 2000 RPM. HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT, AND ALMOST A PERSON IN WALK, WHEN SURGED. AM SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AT STOPS, BUT, IT SNAPS YOUR NECK WHEN YOU SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE. HAVE HAD TO 2 DIF FORD & MEC. DEALE...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 59,240 mi

HAD TUNEUP. [PLUGS AND WIRES] COMPUTER UPGRADE. CAR NOW SURGES AND IDLE JUMPS TO 2000 RPM. HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT, AND ALMOST A PERSON IN WALK, WHEN SURGED. AM SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AT STOPS, BUT, IT SNAPS YOUR NECK WHEN YOU SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE. HAVE HAD TO 2 DIF FORD & MEC. DEALE...

May 19, 2010 Electrical System 59,240 mi

HAD TUNEUP. [PLUGS AND WIRES] COMPUTER UPGRADE. CAR NOW SURGES AND IDLE JUMPS TO 2000 RPM. HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT, AND ALMOST A PERSON IN WALK, WHEN SURGED. AM SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AT STOPS, BUT, IT SNAPS YOUR NECK WHEN YOU SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE. HAVE HAD TO 2 DIF FORD & MEC. DEALE...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 59,240 mi

HAD TUNEUP. [PLUGS AND WIRES] COMPUTER UPGRADE. CAR NOW SURGES AND IDLE JUMPS TO 2000 RPM. HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT, AND ALMOST A PERSON IN WALK, WHEN SURGED. AM SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AT STOPS, BUT, IT SNAPS YOUR NECK WHEN YOU SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE. HAVE HAD TO 2 DIF FORD & MEC. DEALE...

Apr 30, 2010 Suspension 83,000 mi

MY FATHER WENT TO MOVE OUR 2002 MERCURY SABLE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY IN STORAGE. AFTER CLIMBING IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HE HEARD A LOUD "BANG"; WHEN HE CHECKED THE DRIVERS FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. HE JACKED UP THE CAR TO REMOVE THE WHEEL FOR REPAIR, AND FOUND THAT THE SPRING HAD BROKEN, CUTTING THE TIRE. W...

Apr 30, 2010 Suspension 83,000 mi

MY FATHER WENT TO MOVE OUR 2002 MERCURY SABLE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY IN STORAGE. AFTER CLIMBING IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HE HEARD A LOUD "BANG"; WHEN HE CHECKED THE DRIVERS FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. HE JACKED UP THE CAR TO REMOVE THE WHEEL FOR REPAIR, AND FOUND THAT THE SPRING HAD BROKEN, CUTTING THE TIRE. W...

Apr 18, 2010 Suspension 143,000 mi

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 DRIVEWA...

Apr 18, 2010 Suspension 63,905 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM, 64,000 MILES. THE SPRINGS BROKE IN THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY. CAUSED TIRE RIP AND COST $1,100 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 Suspension 143,000 mi

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 DRIVEWA...

Apr 18, 2010 Suspension 63,905 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM, 64,000 MILES. THE SPRINGS BROKE IN THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY. CAUSED TIRE RIP AND COST $1,100 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Suspension 127,991 mi

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? *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Suspension 127,991 mi

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? *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Suspension 127,991 mi

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? *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Suspension 127,991 mi

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? *TR

Mar 26, 2010 Suspension

I DRIVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE THAT WAS PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO. WE ARE A FAMILY OF THREE THAT DOESN'T DRIVE OFTEN OR LIKE A NASCAR DRIVER. BUT LAST WEEK WHILE REVERSING, MY TIRES BLEW. WE WERE GOING TO PUT THE SPARE ON WHEN WE NOTICED THAT THE STRUT/SPRING THAT PUNCTURED AND BLOWN THE TIRE. WE ARE...

Mar 26, 2010 Suspension

I DRIVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE THAT WAS PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO. WE ARE A FAMILY OF THREE THAT DOESN'T DRIVE OFTEN OR LIKE A NASCAR DRIVER. BUT LAST WEEK WHILE REVERSING, MY TIRES BLEW. WE WERE GOING TO PUT THE SPARE ON WHEN WE NOTICED THAT THE STRUT/SPRING THAT PUNCTURED AND BLOWN THE TIRE. WE ARE...

Mar 12, 2010 Suspension 74,000 mi

TL* 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 DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE, HE HEARD THE SAME NOISE A SECOND TIME. HE ...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH IN REVERSE OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE OBSERVED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED AND PIERCED ONE OF THE TIRES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,...

Mar 12, 2010 Suspension 74,000 mi

TL* 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 DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE, HE HEARD THE SAME NOISE A SECOND TIME. HE ...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH IN REVERSE OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE OBSERVED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED AND PIERCED ONE OF THE TIRES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,...

Mar 4, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

HI I AM WRITING ABOUT MY 17-YEAR-OLD SON'S CAR. IT IS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. HE HAD A BLOW-OUT 4 NIGHTS AGO WHICH PROMPTED HIM TO CALL AAA TO CHANGE IT AT 11:30 P.M. THE NEXT DAY WE WENT TO GET A NEW TIRE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THEY PUT A NEW TIRE ON IT, WE PAID THEM AND PROCEEDED TO BACK O...

Mar 4, 2010 Suspension 79,000 mi

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 BROKE...

Mar 4, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

HI I AM WRITING ABOUT MY 17-YEAR-OLD SON'S CAR. IT IS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. HE HAD A BLOW-OUT 4 NIGHTS AGO WHICH PROMPTED HIM TO CALL AAA TO CHANGE IT AT 11:30 P.M. THE NEXT DAY WE WENT TO GET A NEW TIRE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THEY PUT A NEW TIRE ON IT, WE PAID THEM AND PROCEEDED TO BACK O...

Mar 4, 2010 Suspension 79,000 mi

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 BROKE...

Feb 25, 2010 Suspension 56,000 mi

TL*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 DRIV...

Feb 25, 2010 Suspension 56,000 mi

TL*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 DRIV...

Feb 15, 2010 Suspension 98,500 mi

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. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Suspension 98,500 mi

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. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS ON HIS VEHICLE REMAINED UNLOCKED WHENEVER HE WAS DRIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK MANUALLY LOCK THE DOORS. THE FORD MANUFACTU...

Feb 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS ON HIS VEHICLE REMAINED UNLOCKED WHENEVER HE WAS DRIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK MANUALLY LOCK THE DOORS. THE FORD MANUFACTU...

Feb 9, 2010 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS ON HIS VEHICLE REMAINED UNLOCKED WHENEVER HE WAS DRIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK MANUALLY LOCK THE DOORS. THE FORD MANUFACTU...

Feb 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS ON HIS VEHICLE REMAINED UNLOCKED WHENEVER HE WAS DRIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK MANUALLY LOCK THE DOORS. THE FORD MANUFACTU...

Feb 5, 2010 Suspension 65,000 mi

SUSPENSION SPRING BRAKING. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Suspension 65,000 mi

SUSPENSION SPRING BRAKING. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Suspension 101,000 mi

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 TH...

Feb 1, 2010 Suspension 101,000 mi

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 TH...

Jan 30, 2010 Suspension 71,000 mi

SPRING ON FRONT STRUTS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES, CAUSING TIRE BLOWOUT AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION. SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AT IDENTICAL POINTS AND SHOW PARTIAL RUST PRIOR TO BREAKING INDICATING A DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURER OF THE SPRING. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Suspension 60,000 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS, BOTH SETS IN MULTIPLE FRACTURES IN EACH SPRING. ALTHOUGH THEY ADMIT THIS IS FREQUENT (THE LOCAL DEALER SERVICE GARAGE SAID THAT THEY HAD SEEN HUNDREDS OF 02S WITH THIS PROBLEM, I BELIEVE THAT THE 450 OR SO SHOWN ON THIS SITE ON THIS SITE IS VE...

Jan 30, 2010 Suspension 71,000 mi

SPRING ON FRONT STRUTS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES, CAUSING TIRE BLOWOUT AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION. SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AT IDENTICAL POINTS AND SHOW PARTIAL RUST PRIOR TO BREAKING INDICATING A DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURER OF THE SPRING. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Suspension 60,000 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS, BOTH SETS IN MULTIPLE FRACTURES IN EACH SPRING. ALTHOUGH THEY ADMIT THIS IS FREQUENT (THE LOCAL DEALER SERVICE GARAGE SAID THAT THEY HAD SEEN HUNDREDS OF 02S WITH THIS PROBLEM, I BELIEVE THAT THE 450 OR SO SHOWN ON THIS SITE ON THIS SITE IS VE...

Jan 29, 2010 Suspension 77,981 mi

ON 1/21/2010 I DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT DRIVER SIDE SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE HAD BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE NEARBY TIRE. SOMEHOW (LUCKILY) THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON 1999-01 SABLES THAT INCLUDED THE INSTALL...

Jan 29, 2010 Suspension 77,981 mi

ON 1/21/2010 I DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT DRIVER SIDE SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE HAD BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE NEARBY TIRE. SOMEHOW (LUCKILY) THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON 1999-01 SABLES THAT INCLUDED THE INSTALL...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train 45,000 mi

HIT THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE REVS UP. MULTIPLE TIMES TO DEALER AND STILL NOT FIXED- I REQUESTED A NEW COMPUTER OR BRAIN FOR THE CAR WHILE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY- NO GO FROM DEALER. ON SNOW THIS IS VERY SCARY-ON WET ROADS IN FLORIDA I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVS WHEN I HIT T...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train 45,000 mi

HIT THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE REVS UP. MULTIPLE TIMES TO DEALER AND STILL NOT FIXED- I REQUESTED A NEW COMPUTER OR BRAIN FOR THE CAR WHILE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY- NO GO FROM DEALER. ON SNOW THIS IS VERY SCARY-ON WET ROADS IN FLORIDA I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVS WHEN I HIT T...

Jan 20, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH INTO HIS DRIVEWAY; SUDDENLY, A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A BROKEN FRONT DRIVER SIDE...

Jan 20, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH INTO HIS DRIVEWAY; SUDDENLY, A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A BROKEN FRONT DRIVER SIDE...

Jan 7, 2010 Suspension 58,860 mi

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...

Jan 7, 2010 Suspension 58,860 mi

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...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 55,030 mi

THIS COMPLAINT MAY BE RELATIVE TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA08018. THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON 8-27-09 I WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY A FRICTION GRINDING AND BEFORE I COULD SLOW TO A STOP, MY REAR TIRE BLEW. BOTH ...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 55,030 mi

THIS COMPLAINT MAY BE RELATIVE TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA08018. THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON 8-27-09 I WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY A FRICTION GRINDING AND BEFORE I COULD SLOW TO A STOP, MY REAR TIRE BLEW. BOTH ...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS, THE TIRES AND THE BRAKES AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $2000. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER O...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE STRUT WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPE...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 55,030 mi

THIS COMPLAINT MAY BE RELATIVE TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA08018. THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON 8-27-09 I WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY A FRICTION GRINDING AND BEFORE I COULD SLOW TO A STOP, MY REAR TIRE BLEW. BOTH ...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 55,030 mi

THIS COMPLAINT MAY BE RELATIVE TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA08018. THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON 8-27-09 I WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY A FRICTION GRINDING AND BEFORE I COULD SLOW TO A STOP, MY REAR TIRE BLEW. BOTH ...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS, THE TIRES AND THE BRAKES AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $2000. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER O...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE STRUT WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPE...

Dec 30, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* 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 BO...

Dec 30, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* 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 BO...

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 89,631 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THANKFULLY, WE WERE JUST PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE, NOT DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 70 MPH. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Tires 89,631 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THANKFULLY, WE WERE JUST PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE, NOT DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 70 MPH. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 89,631 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THANKFULLY, WE WERE JUST PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE, NOT DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 70 MPH. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Tires 89,631 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THANKFULLY, WE WERE JUST PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE, NOT DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 70 MPH. *TR

Nov 24, 2009 Wheels 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THREE OF THE STEEL WHEELS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS. THIS CONDITIONS CAUSES THE TIRES TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE, BUT REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED...

Nov 24, 2009 Wheels 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THREE OF THE STEEL WHEELS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS. THIS CONDITIONS CAUSES THE TIRES TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE, BUT REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED...

Nov 2, 2009 Air Bags 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Air Bags 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Nov 2, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER, 2006. ON JANUARY 19, 2007 WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY GOING 3-5 MILES AN HOUR BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $3,000.00 TO $4,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ASSIST ME SAYING I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". THEY TOLD ME TO ...

Oct 2, 2009 Visibility 140,000 mi

LEAKING CONNECTION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD WATER AND BLOWING MOTOR OF HEATING/VENTILATION CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP AFTER STARTING AND BEGINNING DRIVING. WHEN OPENING THE BLOWER MOTOR COMPARTMENT YOU CAN ACTUALLY WATER SEE DRIPPING OUT. ALSO A SOAKING WET FLOOR WILL OCCUR RIGHT AFTER A SEVERE RAINSTORM. ...

Oct 2, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

LEAKING CONNECTION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD WATER AND BLOWING MOTOR OF HEATING/VENTILATION CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP AFTER STARTING AND BEGINNING DRIVING. WHEN OPENING THE BLOWER MOTOR COMPARTMENT YOU CAN ACTUALLY WATER SEE DRIPPING OUT. ALSO A SOAKING WET FLOOR WILL OCCUR RIGHT AFTER A SEVERE RAINSTORM. ...

Oct 2, 2009 Visibility 140,000 mi

LEAKING CONNECTION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD WATER AND BLOWING MOTOR OF HEATING/VENTILATION CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP AFTER STARTING AND BEGINNING DRIVING. WHEN OPENING THE BLOWER MOTOR COMPARTMENT YOU CAN ACTUALLY WATER SEE DRIPPING OUT. ALSO A SOAKING WET FLOOR WILL OCCUR RIGHT AFTER A SEVERE RAINSTORM. ...

Oct 2, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

LEAKING CONNECTION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD WATER AND BLOWING MOTOR OF HEATING/VENTILATION CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG UP AFTER STARTING AND BEGINNING DRIVING. WHEN OPENING THE BLOWER MOTOR COMPARTMENT YOU CAN ACTUALLY WATER SEE DRIPPING OUT. ALSO A SOAKING WET FLOOR WILL OCCUR RIGHT AFTER A SEVERE RAINSTORM. ...

Aug 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WATER LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR BLOWER MOTOR AND SHORTS IT OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE MOTOR AND SWITCH 3 TIMES EACH OVER THE LAST YEAR AND IT KEEPS HAPPENING. FORD WANTS ABOUT $400 TO REPAIR. I DISCOVERED THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH T...

Aug 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WATER LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR BLOWER MOTOR AND SHORTS IT OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE MOTOR AND SWITCH 3 TIMES EACH OVER THE LAST YEAR AND IT KEEPS HAPPENING. FORD WANTS ABOUT $400 TO REPAIR. I DISCOVERED THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH T...

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 77,000 mi

TL*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 NOTIFI...

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 77,000 mi

TL*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 NOTIFI...

Aug 7, 2009 Suspension 55,900 mi

TL*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.

Aug 7, 2009 Suspension 55,900 mi

TL*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.

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 55,623 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS ONLY 55,623 MILES ON IT. BOTH OF THE REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THE SPRING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE IN A WAY THAT IT PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THANKFULLY I HAPPENED TO BE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY WHEN I HEARD THE NOISE OF THE SPRING RUBBING AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN T...

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 55,623 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS ONLY 55,623 MILES ON IT. BOTH OF THE REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THE SPRING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE IN A WAY THAT IT PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THANKFULLY I HAPPENED TO BE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY WHEN I HEARD THE NOISE OF THE SPRING RUBBING AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN T...

Jul 2, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

TL*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...

Jul 2, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

TL*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...

Jun 10, 2009 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED ONE OF THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A TIRE DEALER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. IN MARCH OF 2009, THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT HE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jun 10, 2009 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED ONE OF THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A TIRE DEALER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. IN MARCH OF 2009, THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT HE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jun 10, 2009 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED ONE OF THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A TIRE DEALER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. IN MARCH OF 2009, THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT HE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jun 10, 2009 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED ONE OF THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A TIRE DEALER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. IN MARCH OF 2009, THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT HE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jun 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 36,251 mi

WHEN HAVING TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP YOU BETTER PRAY, THIS IS ONE OF THE WORST CARS I HAVE EVER DRIVEN FOR HAVING TO MAKE A PANIC STOP. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM CHECKED BY THE DEALER ONLY TO SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM WELL, YES THERE IS IF I AM ONLY ONE OF 50 OTHER PEOPLE WHO SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME PRO...

Jun 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 36,251 mi

WHEN HAVING TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP YOU BETTER PRAY, THIS IS ONE OF THE WORST CARS I HAVE EVER DRIVEN FOR HAVING TO MAKE A PANIC STOP. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM CHECKED BY THE DEALER ONLY TO SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM WELL, YES THERE IS IF I AM ONLY ONE OF 50 OTHER PEOPLE WHO SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME PRO...

Jun 3, 2009 Suspension 94,112 mi

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. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Suspension 94,112 mi

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. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 38,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MOVING FORWARD WHILE THE CONTACT'S FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIM...

Jun 3, 2009 Suspension 94,112 mi

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. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Suspension 94,112 mi

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. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 38,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MOVING FORWARD WHILE THE CONTACT'S FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIM...

Jun 1, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*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.

Jun 1, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*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.

May 18, 2009 Structure 55,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICL...

May 18, 2009 Structure 55,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICL...

May 7, 2009 Suspension 91,500 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE THE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. THE SPRING CRACKED IN HALF. *TR

May 7, 2009 Suspension 91,500 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE THE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. THE SPRING CRACKED IN HALF. *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Exterior Lighting

RECALL ELECTRICAL INSIDE LIGHTING. DISC PLAYER SHORTENING OUT, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COMING ON. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM? *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Electrical System

RECALL ELECTRICAL INSIDE LIGHTING. DISC PLAYER SHORTENING OUT, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COMING ON. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM? *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Exterior Lighting

RECALL ELECTRICAL INSIDE LIGHTING. DISC PLAYER SHORTENING OUT, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COMING ON. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM? *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Electrical System

RECALL ELECTRICAL INSIDE LIGHTING. DISC PLAYER SHORTENING OUT, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COMING ON. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM? *TR

Apr 16, 2009 Suspension 126,000 mi

WHILE BACKING-UP MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. *TR

Apr 16, 2009 Suspension 126,000 mi

WHILE BACKING-UP MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. *TR

Apr 4, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A GAS STATION DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A LOUD METAL SOUND, AS LOUD AS A GUNSHOT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND ALL AROUND THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE CAR BUT I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP WITH...

Apr 4, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A GAS STATION DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A LOUD METAL SOUND, AS LOUD AS A GUNSHOT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND ALL AROUND THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE CAR BUT I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP WITH...

Apr 4, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A GAS STATION DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A LOUD METAL SOUND, AS LOUD AS A GUNSHOT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND ALL AROUND THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE CAR BUT I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP WITH...

Apr 4, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A GAS STATION DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A LOUD METAL SOUND, AS LOUD AS A GUNSHOT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND ALL AROUND THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE CAR BUT I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP WITH...

Mar 30, 2009 Suspension 106,852 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE FRONT SPRINGS BROKE AND RUINED A TIRE. I KNOW THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FOR FORD CO. WHY IS 2001 SABLE SPRINGS COVERED BUT NOT A 2002. I AM GLAD I WAS IN A PARKING LOT GOING SLOW INSTEAD OF 65 MPH ON THE THRUWAY, I MIGHT HAVE BEEN KILLED AND MY FAMILY TOO. FORD CO TOLD ...

Mar 30, 2009 Suspension 106,852 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE FRONT SPRINGS BROKE AND RUINED A TIRE. I KNOW THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FOR FORD CO. WHY IS 2001 SABLE SPRINGS COVERED BUT NOT A 2002. I AM GLAD I WAS IN A PARKING LOT GOING SLOW INSTEAD OF 65 MPH ON THE THRUWAY, I MIGHT HAVE BEEN KILLED AND MY FAMILY TOO. FORD CO TOLD ...

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. HE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE...

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. HE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE...

Mar 5, 2009 Suspension 77,027 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE MASS PIKE , THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER A BURNING SMELL. THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. WE MANAGED TO THE GET THE SPARE TIRE ON AND GET TO A REPAIR SHOP. WE WERE TOLD THE FRONT COIL BROKE PU...

Mar 5, 2009 Suspension 77,027 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE MASS PIKE , THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER A BURNING SMELL. THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. WE MANAGED TO THE GET THE SPARE TIRE ON AND GET TO A REPAIR SHOP. WE WERE TOLD THE FRONT COIL BROKE PU...

Mar 1, 2009 Suspension 52,000 mi

PULLING BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY A SUDDEN BANG OCCURRED AND THE FRONT LEFT END OF MY VEHICLE DROPPED. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND CHECKED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AND IT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT AND THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WAS NEARLY TOUCHING THE DRIVEWAY. I JACKED IT UP AND TOOK OFF THE TIRE AND ...

Mar 1, 2009 Suspension 52,000 mi

PULLING BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY A SUDDEN BANG OCCURRED AND THE FRONT LEFT END OF MY VEHICLE DROPPED. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND CHECKED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AND IT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT AND THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WAS NEARLY TOUCHING THE DRIVEWAY. I JACKED IT UP AND TOOK OFF THE TIRE AND ...

Feb 28, 2009 Suspension 75,000 mi

FRONT SPRING BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Feb 28, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

02 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN REAR SPRING THAT CAUSED THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. IT IS GOING TO COST $450.00 TO HAVE REPAIRED PLUS A NEW TIRE. AFTER READING NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME, I AM AFRAID THIS MAY ALSO HAPPEN ON THE FRONT END. THE CARE ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES AND THERE IS NO SIGN ON R...

Feb 28, 2009 Suspension 75,000 mi

FRONT SPRING BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Feb 28, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

02 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN REAR SPRING THAT CAUSED THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. IT IS GOING TO COST $450.00 TO HAVE REPAIRED PLUS A NEW TIRE. AFTER READING NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME, I AM AFRAID THIS MAY ALSO HAPPEN ON THE FRONT END. THE CARE ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES AND THERE IS NO SIGN ON R...

Feb 24, 2009 Suspension 70,300 mi

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 D...

Feb 24, 2009 Suspension 70,300 mi

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 D...

Feb 24, 2009 Suspension 70,300 mi

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 D...

Feb 24, 2009 Suspension 70,300 mi

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 D...

Feb 12, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 P...

Feb 12, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 P...

Feb 3, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

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 F...

Feb 3, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

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 F...

Jan 30, 2009 Suspension 83,650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. TWO YEARS AGO, THE COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING ALSO FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT PASSENGE...

Jan 30, 2009 Suspension 83,650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. TWO YEARS AGO, THE COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING ALSO FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT PASSENGE...

Jan 26, 2009 Suspension 85,741 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 26, 2009 Suspension 85,741 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 25, 2009 Suspension 63,000 mi

IN MID-DECEMBER 2008 I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FOR MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON DECEMBER 24, 2008 WHILE DRIVING HOME I HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE. WHEN THE TIRE WAS PULLED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. I FOUND THE FOLLOWING ON A WE...

Jan 25, 2009 Suspension 63,000 mi

IN MID-DECEMBER 2008 I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FOR MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON DECEMBER 24, 2008 WHILE DRIVING HOME I HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE. WHEN THE TIRE WAS PULLED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. I FOUND THE FOLLOWING ON A WE...

Jan 15, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 MAD...

Jan 15, 2009 Suspension 25,600 mi

HAD A CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT ON REAR TIRE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING ON THE LEFT STRUT. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND MY LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH REAR STRUTS. THE COST WAS MORE THAN A WEEKS PAY. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 MAD...

Jan 15, 2009 Suspension 25,600 mi

HAD A CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT ON REAR TIRE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING ON THE LEFT STRUT. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND MY LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH REAR STRUTS. THE COST WAS MORE THAN A WEEKS PAY. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED A HOLE THROUGH THE TIRE. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 12, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED A HOLE THROUGH THE TIRE. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 70,773 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE CHANGING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, THE CONTACT DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH A SPARE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRE CHANGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT...

Jan 7, 2009 Air Bags Crash 49,000 mi

INVOLVED IN MVC. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH NO PASSENGER IN VEHICLE. DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *TR

Jan 7, 2009 Air Bags Crash 49,000 mi

INVOLVED IN MVC. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH NO PASSENGER IN VEHICLE. DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *TR

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 70,773 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE CHANGING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, THE CONTACT DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH A SPARE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRE CHANGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT...

Jan 7, 2009 Air Bags Crash 49,000 mi

INVOLVED IN MVC. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH NO PASSENGER IN VEHICLE. DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *TR

Jan 7, 2009 Air Bags Crash 49,000 mi

INVOLVED IN MVC. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH NO PASSENGER IN VEHICLE. DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Suspension 24,965 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE STRUT SPRING WAS ...

Dec 30, 2008 Suspension 24,965 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE STRUT SPRING WAS ...

Dec 26, 2008 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. HE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS WERE FAULTY. THEY W...

Dec 26, 2008 Exterior Lighting 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. HE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS WERE FAULTY. THEY W...

Dec 26, 2008 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. HE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS WERE FAULTY. THEY W...

Dec 26, 2008 Exterior Lighting 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. HE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS WERE FAULTY. THEY W...

Dec 23, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

3 OF 4 SPRINGS BROKE ON SABLE AT A HOTEL IN INDIANA. 2 REAR SPRINGS AND 1 FRONT SPRING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. REPAIR INCLUDED 2 TIRES, 1 REAR STRUT, ONE FRONT STEERING BAR AND ALL FOUR SPRINGS ALSO REQUIRED RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK, AND AN ADDITIONAL TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS TO GET THE REPAIRE...

Dec 23, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

3 OF 4 SPRINGS BROKE ON SABLE AT A HOTEL IN INDIANA. 2 REAR SPRINGS AND 1 FRONT SPRING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. REPAIR INCLUDED 2 TIRES, 1 REAR STRUT, ONE FRONT STEERING BAR AND ALL FOUR SPRINGS ALSO REQUIRED RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK, AND AN ADDITIONAL TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS TO GET THE REPAIRE...

Dec 23, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

3 OF 4 SPRINGS BROKE ON SABLE AT A HOTEL IN INDIANA. 2 REAR SPRINGS AND 1 FRONT SPRING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. REPAIR INCLUDED 2 TIRES, 1 REAR STRUT, ONE FRONT STEERING BAR AND ALL FOUR SPRINGS ALSO REQUIRED RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK, AND AN ADDITIONAL TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS TO GET THE REPAIRE...

Dec 23, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

3 OF 4 SPRINGS BROKE ON SABLE AT A HOTEL IN INDIANA. 2 REAR SPRINGS AND 1 FRONT SPRING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. REPAIR INCLUDED 2 TIRES, 1 REAR STRUT, ONE FRONT STEERING BAR AND ALL FOUR SPRINGS ALSO REQUIRED RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK, AND AN ADDITIONAL TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS TO GET THE REPAIRE...

Dec 15, 2008 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR. WITHIN A SECOND, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ...

Dec 15, 2008 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR. WITHIN A SECOND, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ...

Dec 8, 2008 Suspension 95,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG AND TIRE BLEW OUT. COIL SPRING PUT HOLE IN TIRE PER MECHANIC. NEW TIRE,SPRING,ALIGNMENT-TOTAL BILL $439. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Suspension 95,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG AND TIRE BLEW OUT. COIL SPRING PUT HOLE IN TIRE PER MECHANIC. NEW TIRE,SPRING,ALIGNMENT-TOTAL BILL $439. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Suspension Crash 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE TIRE FLATTENED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SWERVED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO DAMAGES O...

Dec 4, 2008 Suspension Crash 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE TIRE FLATTENED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SWERVED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO DAMAGES O...

Nov 30, 2008 Suspension 72,000 mi

HAD NORMAL TIRE MAINTENANCE (ROTATION), WAS ADVISED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WERE BROKEN AND WOULD NEED REPLACEMENT. MECHANIC INDICATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 SABLE AND TAURUS MODELS. WITH SPRING REPLACEMENT, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS/STRUTS AND CON...

Nov 30, 2008 Suspension 72,000 mi

HAD NORMAL TIRE MAINTENANCE (ROTATION), WAS ADVISED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WERE BROKEN AND WOULD NEED REPLACEMENT. MECHANIC INDICATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 SABLE AND TAURUS MODELS. WITH SPRING REPLACEMENT, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS/STRUTS AND CON...

Nov 17, 2008 Visibility 73,566 mi

I HAVEN'T HAD MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE FOR MORE THAN A YEAR A THE HEATER JUST SUDDENLY WENT OUT! I HAVE NO IDEA WHY BUT I HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE THING IS THAT TRUE I M STILL PAYING ON THIS CAR ALSO! *TR

Nov 17, 2008 Visibility 73,566 mi

I HAVEN'T HAD MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE FOR MORE THAN A YEAR A THE HEATER JUST SUDDENLY WENT OUT! I HAVE NO IDEA WHY BUT I HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE THING IS THAT TRUE I M STILL PAYING ON THIS CAR ALSO! *TR

Nov 9, 2008 Suspension 46,077 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AS I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY ON 2/28/07. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS PER TECHNICIAN'S RECOMMENDATION. ALSO THEN HAD TO PAY FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AFTER SPRING REPAIR. TOTAL BILL $418.00. WHILE INVESTIGATI...

Nov 9, 2008 Suspension 46,077 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AS I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY ON 2/28/07. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS PER TECHNICIAN'S RECOMMENDATION. ALSO THEN HAD TO PAY FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AFTER SPRING REPAIR. TOTAL BILL $418.00. WHILE INVESTIGATI...

Nov 6, 2008 Suspension 68,827 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR MINOR MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND THE DRIVER WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK...

Nov 6, 2008 Suspension 68,827 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR MINOR MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND THE DRIVER WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK...

Oct 31, 2008 Visibility 77,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE WATER LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS WATER AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. BOTOR WORKS ON AND OFF. REFERENCE COMPLAINT # 101840014. ALSO FORD RELATED RECALL 03V087000.*TR

Oct 31, 2008 Visibility 77,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE WATER LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS WATER AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. BOTOR WORKS ON AND OFF. REFERENCE COMPLAINT # 101840014. ALSO FORD RELATED RECALL 03V087000.*TR

Oct 5, 2008 Suspension 83,736 mi

WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED AT SAM'S CLUB, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *TR

Oct 5, 2008 Suspension 83,736 mi

WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED AT SAM'S CLUB, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *TR

Oct 5, 2008 Suspension 83,736 mi

WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED AT SAM'S CLUB, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *TR

Oct 5, 2008 Suspension 83,736 mi

WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED AT SAM'S CLUB, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *TR

Oct 2, 2008 Suspension 76,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CHECKED. WHEN I CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND THAT THE REAR COILS/SPRINGS WERE ALL BROKEN. THERE ARE ONLY 76,600 MILES ON THE CAR. WE ARE THE...

Oct 2, 2008 Suspension 76,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CHECKED. WHEN I CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND THAT THE REAR COILS/SPRINGS WERE ALL BROKEN. THERE ARE ONLY 76,600 MILES ON THE CAR. WE ARE THE...

Oct 2, 2008 Steering 76,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CHECKED. WHEN I CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND THAT THE REAR COILS/SPRINGS WERE ALL BROKEN. THERE ARE ONLY 76,600 MILES ON THE CAR. WE ARE THE...

Oct 2, 2008 Suspension 76,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CHECKED. WHEN I CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND THAT THE REAR COILS/SPRINGS WERE ALL BROKEN. THERE ARE ONLY 76,600 MILES ON THE CAR. WE ARE THE...

Oct 2, 2008 Suspension 76,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CHECKED. WHEN I CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND THAT THE REAR COILS/SPRINGS WERE ALL BROKEN. THERE ARE ONLY 76,600 MILES ON THE CAR. WE ARE THE...

Oct 2, 2008 Steering 76,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CHECKED. WHEN I CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND THAT THE REAR COILS/SPRINGS WERE ALL BROKEN. THERE ARE ONLY 76,600 MILES ON THE CAR. WE ARE THE...

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 97,975 mi

FRONT RIGHT COIL SNAPPED PUNCTURING THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN FLAT TIRE AND NEW COIL HAVING TO BE PUT ON ALONG WITH 2 NEW TIRES. , 2 NEW STRUTS IT TOOK TO FIX IT. FORD NEEDS TO PAY ME THE$742.93 I HAD TO PAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN GOING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 97,975 mi

FRONT RIGHT COIL SNAPPED PUNCTURING THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN FLAT TIRE AND NEW COIL HAVING TO BE PUT ON ALONG WITH 2 NEW TIRES. , 2 NEW STRUTS IT TOOK TO FIX IT. FORD NEEDS TO PAY ME THE$742.93 I HAD TO PAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN GOING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 97,975 mi

FRONT RIGHT COIL SNAPPED PUNCTURING THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN FLAT TIRE AND NEW COIL HAVING TO BE PUT ON ALONG WITH 2 NEW TIRES. , 2 NEW STRUTS IT TOOK TO FIX IT. FORD NEEDS TO PAY ME THE$742.93 I HAD TO PAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN GOING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 97,975 mi

FRONT RIGHT COIL SNAPPED PUNCTURING THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN FLAT TIRE AND NEW COIL HAVING TO BE PUT ON ALONG WITH 2 NEW TIRES. , 2 NEW STRUTS IT TOOK TO FIX IT. FORD NEEDS TO PAY ME THE$742.93 I HAD TO PAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN GOING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Suspension 92,000 mi

EARLIER THIS YEAR MY FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUT A HOLE IN MY TIRE - THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING - I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING PLACE AT WORK. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY MENTIONED THAT MY BACK ONES WERE ALSO BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT...

Sep 16, 2008 Suspension 92,000 mi

EARLIER THIS YEAR MY FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUT A HOLE IN MY TIRE - THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING - I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING PLACE AT WORK. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY MENTIONED THAT MY BACK ONES WERE ALSO BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT...

Sep 16, 2008 Suspension 92,000 mi

EARLIER THIS YEAR MY FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUT A HOLE IN MY TIRE - THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING - I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING PLACE AT WORK. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY MENTIONED THAT MY BACK ONES WERE ALSO BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT...

Sep 16, 2008 Suspension 92,000 mi

EARLIER THIS YEAR MY FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUT A HOLE IN MY TIRE - THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING - I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING PLACE AT WORK. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY MENTIONED THAT MY BACK ONES WERE ALSO BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT...

Sep 8, 2008 Suspension 60,026 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP. AIR RELEASED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED TO THE GROUND. THE FRONT TIRE WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED T...

Sep 8, 2008 Suspension 60,026 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP. AIR RELEASED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED TO THE GROUND. THE FRONT TIRE WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED T...

Sep 5, 2008 Suspension 51,011 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 51,000 MILES - TOOK CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE; DEALER INFORMED ME THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKE, ALMOST TOUCHING THE REAR TIRES. REPLACED THOSE BUT THEN HEARD & FELT THUMP IN BACK; DEALER SAID THE STRUT WAS BROKE ON THE RIGHT REAR & LEFT REAR WAS ALMOST BROKE. NOW BOT...

Sep 5, 2008 Suspension 51,011 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 51,000 MILES - TOOK CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE; DEALER INFORMED ME THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKE, ALMOST TOUCHING THE REAR TIRES. REPLACED THOSE BUT THEN HEARD & FELT THUMP IN BACK; DEALER SAID THE STRUT WAS BROKE ON THE RIGHT REAR & LEFT REAR WAS ALMOST BROKE. NOW BOT...

Sep 3, 2008 Suspension 49,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS IN SUSPENSION ARE BROKEN. *TR

Sep 3, 2008 Suspension 49,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS IN SUSPENSION ARE BROKEN. *TR

Aug 26, 2008 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE. HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE UNTIL HE HEARD ANOTHER LOUD BANG. THE TIRE FLATTENED IMMEDIATELY AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAI...

Aug 26, 2008 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE. HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE UNTIL HE HEARD ANOTHER LOUD BANG. THE TIRE FLATTENED IMMEDIATELY AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAI...

Aug 18, 2008 Suspension 91,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE. REAR SPRINGS AND STRUTS SAGGING CAUSING LOW/UNSTABLE RIDE AND CRUNCHING NOISE. SERVICE ATTENDANT SAID CONDITION COULD BE DANGEROUS AND IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH SABLE/TAURUS. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Suspension 91,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE. REAR SPRINGS AND STRUTS SAGGING CAUSING LOW/UNSTABLE RIDE AND CRUNCHING NOISE. SERVICE ATTENDANT SAID CONDITION COULD BE DANGEROUS AND IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH SABLE/TAURUS. *TR

Aug 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,912 mi

WHILE DRIVING- CAR JERKED, DASH LIGHTS LIT, ENGINE STOPPED. CAR TOWED TO CLOVIS FORD DEALER- DEFECTIVE ENGINE CAM POSITION SENSOR (P/N 1F1Z6B288 BA) AND CAM POSITION SENSOR DRIVE (DA 2089). *TR

Aug 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,912 mi

WHILE DRIVING- CAR JERKED, DASH LIGHTS LIT, ENGINE STOPPED. CAR TOWED TO CLOVIS FORD DEALER- DEFECTIVE ENGINE CAM POSITION SENSOR (P/N 1F1Z6B288 BA) AND CAM POSITION SENSOR DRIVE (DA 2089). *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD AIR COMING OUT OF HER FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LANDED ONTO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FR...

Aug 11, 2008 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD AIR COMING OUT OF HER FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LANDED ONTO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FR...

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 50,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE CAR AT REST AND TOOK OUT THE STRUT. NEEDED TO BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE A FEW WEEKS EARLIER. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 117,000 mi

OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN AND ON 2-11-08 HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING/STRUTS AT A COST OF APROX. $ 1200. NOW ON 7-9-08 WE WILL HAVE TO REPLACED BOTH THE REAR COIL/SPRING ASSEMBLIES. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL UP TO 2001 FOR THE FRONT. NOTHING FOR 2002. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 117,000 mi

OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN AND ON 2-11-08 HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING/STRUTS AT A COST OF APROX. $ 1200. NOW ON 7-9-08 WE WILL HAVE TO REPLACED BOTH THE REAR COIL/SPRING ASSEMBLIES. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL UP TO 2001 FOR THE FRONT. NOTHING FOR 2002. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 50,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE CAR AT REST AND TOOK OUT THE STRUT. NEEDED TO BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE A FEW WEEKS EARLIER. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 117,000 mi

OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN AND ON 2-11-08 HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING/STRUTS AT A COST OF APROX. $ 1200. NOW ON 7-9-08 WE WILL HAVE TO REPLACED BOTH THE REAR COIL/SPRING ASSEMBLIES. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL UP TO 2001 FOR THE FRONT. NOTHING FOR 2002. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 117,000 mi

OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN AND ON 2-11-08 HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING/STRUTS AT A COST OF APROX. $ 1200. NOW ON 7-9-08 WE WILL HAVE TO REPLACED BOTH THE REAR COIL/SPRING ASSEMBLIES. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL UP TO 2001 FOR THE FRONT. NOTHING FOR 2002. *TR

Jul 5, 2008 Suspension 88,000 mi

FRONT LEFT STRUT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR

Jul 5, 2008 Suspension 88,000 mi

FRONT LEFT STRUT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR

Jun 30, 2008 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS WENT OUT IN JANUARY 2008. CAR HAD SET FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE CAR, THE CAR HAD A FLAT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE COIL SPRINGS IN THE FRONT WERE REPLACED AND A NEW TIRE WAS BOUGHT. IN MARCH 2008, THE DR...

Jun 30, 2008 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS WENT OUT IN JANUARY 2008. CAR HAD SET FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE CAR, THE CAR HAD A FLAT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE COIL SPRINGS IN THE FRONT WERE REPLACED AND A NEW TIRE WAS BOUGHT. IN MARCH 2008, THE DR...

Jun 30, 2008 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS WENT OUT IN JANUARY 2008. CAR HAD SET FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE CAR, THE CAR HAD A FLAT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE COIL SPRINGS IN THE FRONT WERE REPLACED AND A NEW TIRE WAS BOUGHT. IN MARCH 2008, THE DR...

Jun 30, 2008 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS WENT OUT IN JANUARY 2008. CAR HAD SET FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE CAR, THE CAR HAD A FLAT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE COIL SPRINGS IN THE FRONT WERE REPLACED AND A NEW TIRE WAS BOUGHT. IN MARCH 2008, THE DR...

Jun 26, 2008 Suspension 45,015 mi

FRONT SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Suspension 45,015 mi

FRONT SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jun 24, 2008 Tires 55,000 mi

I BOUGHT THESE TIRES AND THEY ONLY HAVE A FEW THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. THEY WERE 60,000 MILES TIRES. WITH MY ALZHEIMER'S HUSBAND UNDER THE CARE OF HOSPICE I WENT TO RUN ERRANDS. I ALSO RECENTLY BOUGHT 2 NEW FRONT TIRES. WHEN PUTTING THEM ON THE TOLD ME THEY LOOKED DRY ROTTED AND TO TAKE THEM BACK. ME...

Jun 24, 2008 Tires 55,000 mi

I BOUGHT THESE TIRES AND THEY ONLY HAVE A FEW THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. THEY WERE 60,000 MILES TIRES. WITH MY ALZHEIMER'S HUSBAND UNDER THE CARE OF HOSPICE I WENT TO RUN ERRANDS. I ALSO RECENTLY BOUGHT 2 NEW FRONT TIRES. WHEN PUTTING THEM ON THE TOLD ME THEY LOOKED DRY ROTTED AND TO TAKE THEM BACK. ME...

Jun 23, 2008 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY HUSBAND MERELY SAT IN OUR CAR AND WE HEARD A TERRIBLE NOISE FROM THE BACK - IT WAS THE SPRINGS BREAKING. WE SPENT $400.00 TO REPAIR BOTH REAR SPRINGS. A MONTH LATER, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR NEW TIRES AND THE DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT SPRING BROKE. WE ENDED UP REPLACING SPRINGS, SHOCKS, AND MOUNTING HAR...

Jun 23, 2008 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY HUSBAND MERELY SAT IN OUR CAR AND WE HEARD A TERRIBLE NOISE FROM THE BACK - IT WAS THE SPRINGS BREAKING. WE SPENT $400.00 TO REPAIR BOTH REAR SPRINGS. A MONTH LATER, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR NEW TIRES AND THE DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT SPRING BROKE. WE ENDED UP REPLACING SPRINGS, SHOCKS, AND MOUNTING HAR...

Jun 16, 2008 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON JUNE 16, 2008, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING ALIGNED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TOTAL COST FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE $500. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Jun 16, 2008 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. ON JUNE 16, 2008, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING ALIGNED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TOTAL COST FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE $500. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Jun 12, 2008 Suspension 32,075 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THEN A RUBBING NOISE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC ARRIVED AT THE SCENE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED, WHICH RUI...

Jun 12, 2008 Suspension 32,075 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THEN A RUBBING NOISE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC ARRIVED AT THE SCENE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED, WHICH RUI...

Jun 9, 2008 Air Bags Crash 34,332 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL "PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM" (NO SIDE AIRBAGS OR OCCUPANT SENSORS ON THIS VEHICLE) WAS INVOLVED IN COLLISION. FRONT END DAMAGE APPEARS MINIMAL, MICHIGAN STATE POLICE ESTIMATED VEHICLE SPEED AT COLLISION APPROX. 25 MPG. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVERS AIRB...

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension 115,000 mi

REGULAR DRIVING. BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COILS SNAPPED AND THE FRONT COILS APPEAR TO BE ON THEIR WAY AS WELL. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension 115,000 mi

REGULAR DRIVING. BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COILS SNAPPED AND THE FRONT COILS APPEAR TO BE ON THEIR WAY AS WELL. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension 115,000 mi

REGULAR DRIVING. BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COILS SNAPPED AND THE FRONT COILS APPEAR TO BE ON THEIR WAY AS WELL. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Air Bags Crash 34,332 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL "PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM" (NO SIDE AIRBAGS OR OCCUPANT SENSORS ON THIS VEHICLE) WAS INVOLVED IN COLLISION. FRONT END DAMAGE APPEARS MINIMAL, MICHIGAN STATE POLICE ESTIMATED VEHICLE SPEED AT COLLISION APPROX. 25 MPG. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVERS AIRB...

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension 115,000 mi

REGULAR DRIVING. BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COILS SNAPPED AND THE FRONT COILS APPEAR TO BE ON THEIR WAY AS WELL. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension 115,000 mi

REGULAR DRIVING. BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COILS SNAPPED AND THE FRONT COILS APPEAR TO BE ON THEIR WAY AS WELL. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Suspension 115,000 mi

REGULAR DRIVING. BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COILS SNAPPED AND THE FRONT COILS APPEAR TO BE ON THEIR WAY AS WELL. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Suspension 82,444 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE BROKEN SPRING CUT A 4 INCH GASH IN THE TIRE AND CAUSED A FLAT. THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WE WERE DRIVING SO SLOWLY IN THE GARAGE BUT THE TIRE BLEW SUDDENLY AND COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TO THE ...

Jun 4, 2008 Suspension 82,444 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE BROKEN SPRING CUT A 4 INCH GASH IN THE TIRE AND CAUSED A FLAT. THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WE WERE DRIVING SO SLOWLY IN THE GARAGE BUT THE TIRE BLEW SUDDENLY AND COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TO THE ...

Jun 3, 2008 Suspension 62,345 mi

NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION. STRUT COIL SPRING BROKE AND RUBBED HOLE IN REAR TIRE. REPLACED REAR STRUTS AND REPLACED TIRES. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Suspension 62,345 mi

NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION. STRUT COIL SPRING BROKE AND RUBBED HOLE IN REAR TIRE. REPLACED REAR STRUTS AND REPLACED TIRES. *TR

May 20, 2008 Suspension 39,863 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE. 40K MILES. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED (BROKE) WHILE BACKING CAR FROM DRIVEWAY. SPRING FAILURE CAUSED RUPTURE OF FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP, DISABLING THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DAMAGED TIRE AND ALL 4 ...

May 20, 2008 Tires 39,863 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE. 40K MILES. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED (BROKE) WHILE BACKING CAR FROM DRIVEWAY. SPRING FAILURE CAUSED RUPTURE OF FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP, DISABLING THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DAMAGED TIRE AND ALL 4 ...

May 20, 2008 Suspension 39,863 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE. 40K MILES. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED (BROKE) WHILE BACKING CAR FROM DRIVEWAY. SPRING FAILURE CAUSED RUPTURE OF FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP, DISABLING THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DAMAGED TIRE AND ALL 4 ...

May 20, 2008 Tires 39,863 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE. 40K MILES. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED (BROKE) WHILE BACKING CAR FROM DRIVEWAY. SPRING FAILURE CAUSED RUPTURE OF FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP, DISABLING THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DAMAGED TIRE AND ALL 4 ...

May 16, 2008 Suspension 118,951 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE TIRE AND COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AND REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TI...

May 16, 2008 Suspension 118,951 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE TIRE AND COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AND REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TI...

May 16, 2008 Suspension 118,951 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE TIRE AND COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AND REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TI...

May 16, 2008 Suspension 118,951 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE TIRE AND COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AND REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TI...

May 15, 2008 Suspension

2002 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SPRING SNAPPED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE BROKEN SPRING WAS ALSO RUBBING AGAINST THE SPARE TIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED 12 HOURS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE LEFT FRO...

May 15, 2008 Suspension

2002 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SPRING SNAPPED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE BROKEN SPRING WAS ALSO RUBBING AGAINST THE SPARE TIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED 12 HOURS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE LEFT FRO...

May 8, 2008 Suspension 85,000 mi

ON 5-8-08 AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE PIERCING MY FRONT TIRE AND CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON A BUSY STATE HIGHWAY, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC IN THE ONCOMING LANE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS RECALLED FOR THE SA...

May 8, 2008 Suspension 85,000 mi

ON 5-8-08 AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE PIERCING MY FRONT TIRE AND CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON A BUSY STATE HIGHWAY, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC IN THE ONCOMING LANE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS RECALLED FOR THE SA...

Apr 24, 2008 Suspension 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. HE WAS A...

Apr 24, 2008 Steering 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. HE WAS A...

Apr 24, 2008 Suspension 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. HE WAS A...

Apr 24, 2008 Steering 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. HE WAS A...

Apr 14, 2008 Suspension 81,650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND IS CURRENTLY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,650 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Apr 14, 2008 Suspension 81,650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND IS CURRENTLY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,650 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Apr 4, 2008 Suspension 71,608 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND SHREDDED THE FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL WAS FOR 1999 TO 2001. *KB

Apr 4, 2008 Suspension 71,608 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND SHREDDED THE FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL WAS FOR 1999 TO 2001. *KB

Mar 18, 2008 Suspension 90,655 mi

ON MARCH 15TH, 2008 WE PROCEEDED TO ENTER OUR VEHICLE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE, UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL BUSTED OUR TIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AFTER FINDING THIS WEBSITE OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS. AFTER A FEW WRONG NUMBERS I G...

Mar 18, 2008 Suspension 90,655 mi

ON MARCH 15TH, 2008 WE PROCEEDED TO ENTER OUR VEHICLE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE, UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL BUSTED OUR TIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AFTER FINDING THIS WEBSITE OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS. AFTER A FEW WRONG NUMBERS I G...

Mar 11, 2008 Suspension 90,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,680 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,600.

Mar 11, 2008 Suspension 90,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,680 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,600.

Feb 21, 2008 Suspension 45,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VEERED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND DAMAGED THE TIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,100. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF

Feb 21, 2008 Suspension 45,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VEERED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND DAMAGED THE TIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,100. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF

Feb 14, 2008 Suspension 51,792 mi

WHILE BACKING MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE CAR HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A FORD DEALER AND I AM SUPPOSED TO CALL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TOMORROW TO TRY TO RESOLVE THIS. THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING SNAPPED UNDER THE SAME CIRCU...

Feb 14, 2008 Suspension 51,792 mi

WHILE BACKING MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE CAR HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A FORD DEALER AND I AM SUPPOSED TO CALL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TOMORROW TO TRY TO RESOLVE THIS. THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING SNAPPED UNDER THE SAME CIRCU...

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93,000.

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 93,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRING SNAPPED CAUSING PUNCTURE AND IMMEDIATE BURSTING OF TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I GOT INTO THE CAR, BUT HAD NOT YET PULLED OUT OF THE GARAGE (I AM NOT THAT HEAVY). IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, AS THE TIRE POPPED LIKE A BALLOON...

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93,000.

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 93,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRING SNAPPED CAUSING PUNCTURE AND IMMEDIATE BURSTING OF TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I GOT INTO THE CAR, BUT HAD NOT YET PULLED OUT OF THE GARAGE (I AM NOT THAT HEAVY). IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, AS THE TIRE POPPED LIKE A BALLOON...

Feb 4, 2008 Suspension 81,811 mi

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FAILURE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN. OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY, SO THANKFULLY NO HUMAN OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OTHER THAN THE CAR. THE FAILED SPRING ALSO CUT THROUGH AND DESTROYED THE TIRE. I WILL BE MAKING ANOTHER COMPLAINT FOR A 1998 TAURUS SEDAN - WITH IDENTICAL CIRCUMSTANCES. HO...

Feb 4, 2008 Suspension 81,811 mi

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FAILURE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN. OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY, SO THANKFULLY NO HUMAN OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OTHER THAN THE CAR. THE FAILED SPRING ALSO CUT THROUGH AND DESTROYED THE TIRE. I WILL BE MAKING ANOTHER COMPLAINT FOR A 1998 TAURUS SEDAN - WITH IDENTICAL CIRCUMSTANCES. HO...

Jan 18, 2008 Air Bags 65,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006. ON JANUARY 19TH WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MPH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING APPROXIMATELY 4,000.00 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE DEALER THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM STATED I BOUGHT IT AS IS AND WOULD NOT OF...

Jan 18, 2008 Suspension

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SUFFERED A TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED BY THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKING AND PENETRATING THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO RECALL ISSUED FOR THE MODEL YEAR 2002 BUT THERE WERE RECALLS ISSUED FOR LATER MODEL SABLES FOR THE SAME PROB...

Jan 18, 2008 Air Bags 65,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 MERCURY SABLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006. ON JANUARY 19TH WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MPH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING APPROXIMATELY 4,000.00 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE DEALER THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM STATED I BOUGHT IT AS IS AND WOULD NOT OF...

Jan 18, 2008 Suspension

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SUFFERED A TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED BY THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKING AND PENETRATING THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO RECALL ISSUED FOR THE MODEL YEAR 2002 BUT THERE WERE RECALLS ISSUED FOR LATER MODEL SABLES FOR THE SAME PROB...

Jan 13, 2008 Electrical System 51,000 mi

SINCE 2005, LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN IN AUTOMATIC MODE, ESPECIALLY IN RAIN AND SNOW CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED THREE TIMES BY DEALERS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR. DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IN LIMITED VISIBILITY DUE TO WEATHER AND THEN HAVE THE LIGHTS GO OFF IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE POSITION...

Jan 13, 2008 Electrical System 51,000 mi

SINCE 2005, LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN IN AUTOMATIC MODE, ESPECIALLY IN RAIN AND SNOW CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED THREE TIMES BY DEALERS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR. DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IN LIMITED VISIBILITY DUE TO WEATHER AND THEN HAVE THE LIGHTS GO OFF IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE POSITION...

Jan 11, 2008 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRING ON MY CAR BROKE AND NEARLY PUNCTURED THE TIRE. I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AFTER LEAVING WORK, AND IT MADE A LOUD BANG, THANKFULLY I WASN'T GOING 30MPH OR MORE. IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *TR

Jan 11, 2008 Suspension Fire 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING SOUND FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE NOTICED SMOKE AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THA...

Jan 11, 2008 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRING ON MY CAR BROKE AND NEARLY PUNCTURED THE TIRE. I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AFTER LEAVING WORK, AND IT MADE A LOUD BANG, THANKFULLY I WASN'T GOING 30MPH OR MORE. IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *TR

Jan 11, 2008 Suspension Fire 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING SOUND FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE NOTICED SMOKE AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THA...

Jan 9, 2008 Suspension 35,000 mi

MERCURY SABLE 2002 WITH 35,000 MILES. WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT I OPENED THE VEHICLE, AND STEPPED IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD METALLIC NOISE, STEPPED OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, NOTHING WAS NOTICED. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO MOVE IT IN REVERSE, IMMEDIATELY THE FRONT CONDUCTOR SIDE ...

Jan 9, 2008 Suspension 35,000 mi

MERCURY SABLE 2002 WITH 35,000 MILES. WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT I OPENED THE VEHICLE, AND STEPPED IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD METALLIC NOISE, STEPPED OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, NOTHING WAS NOTICED. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO MOVE IT IN REVERSE, IMMEDIATELY THE FRONT CONDUCTOR SIDE ...

Jan 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCES INTERMEDIATE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. IN MARCH OF 2007, WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS MAXED OUT ON THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO REV, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE...

Jan 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCES INTERMEDIATE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. IN MARCH OF 2007, WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS MAXED OUT ON THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO REV, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE...

Jan 3, 2008 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 1-5 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A NEW TIRE AND A NEW COIL SPRING. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. ...

Jan 3, 2008 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 1-5 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, A NEW TIRE AND A NEW COIL SPRING. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. ...

Jan 2, 2008 Suspension 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING CRACKED AND AS A RESULT, IT PUNCTURED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION SPRING WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Jan 2, 2008 Suspension

WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND NOTICED A FLAT FRONT, LEFT TIRE. TRIED TO REPLACE TIRE BUT NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING POPPED AND WENT INTO MY TIRE! HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP WHERE I NEEDED NEW SPRINGS, TIRE, AND SWAY BAR WHICH COST ME $1,200. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT NO RECALL ON 2002 MODELS AND ...

Jan 2, 2008 Suspension 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING CRACKED AND AS A RESULT, IT PUNCTURED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION SPRING WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Jan 2, 2008 Suspension

WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND NOTICED A FLAT FRONT, LEFT TIRE. TRIED TO REPLACE TIRE BUT NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING POPPED AND WENT INTO MY TIRE! HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP WHERE I NEEDED NEW SPRINGS, TIRE, AND SWAY BAR WHICH COST ME $1,200. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT NO RECALL ON 2002 MODELS AND ...

Dec 26, 2007 Suspension

THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE, PUNCTURING AND SHREDDING THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. HAD THE VEHICLE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY I AM CERTAIN ANYONE IN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD HAS AGREED TO FIX MODEL YEARS 1999-2001. *TR

Dec 26, 2007 Suspension

THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE, PUNCTURING AND SHREDDING THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. HAD THE VEHICLE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY I AM CERTAIN ANYONE IN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD HAS AGREED TO FIX MODEL YEARS 1999-2001. *TR

Dec 22, 2007 Suspension 91,700 mi

2002 SABLE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. THE BROKEN SPRING THEN PUNCTURED LEFT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Dec 22, 2007 Suspension 58,289 mi

ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE CAR TODAY AND PULLING OUT INTO THE ROAD, I HEARD A LOUD SCRAPING OR RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SIDE. AFTER EXAMINING ALL FOUR TIRES FOR DEFLATION, IT WAS DETERMINED BY REMOVING THE RIGHT SIDE REAR TIRE THAT THE SPRING BY THAT TIRE HAD FR...

Dec 22, 2007 Suspension 91,700 mi

2002 SABLE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. THE BROKEN SPRING THEN PUNCTURED LEFT FRONT TIRE. *TR

Dec 22, 2007 Suspension 58,289 mi

ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE CAR TODAY AND PULLING OUT INTO THE ROAD, I HEARD A LOUD SCRAPING OR RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SIDE. AFTER EXAMINING ALL FOUR TIRES FOR DEFLATION, IT WAS DETERMINED BY REMOVING THE RIGHT SIDE REAR TIRE THAT THE SPRING BY THAT TIRE HAD FR...

Dec 18, 2007 Suspension 84,000 mi

THE DAY AFTER A SNOW STORM I BACKED UP MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE AND THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE ADJACENT TIRE. DURING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE A REAR SPRING WAS FOUND TO ALSO BE BROKEN. I NEEDED TO HAVE FOUR NEW SPRINGS AND TWO NEW TIRES. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 Suspension 84,000 mi

THE DAY AFTER A SNOW STORM I BACKED UP MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE AND THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE ADJACENT TIRE. DURING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE A REAR SPRING WAS FOUND TO ALSO BE BROKEN. I NEEDED TO HAVE FOUR NEW SPRINGS AND TWO NEW TIRES. *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM BEHIND HER, JUMPED THE MEDIAN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND FLOOR COLUMN COLLAPSED, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CRASH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE DRI...

Dec 5, 2007 Suspension 85,403 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING SHATTERED. *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM BEHIND HER, JUMPED THE MEDIAN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND FLOOR COLUMN COLLAPSED, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CRASH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE DRI...

Dec 5, 2007 Suspension 85,403 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING SHATTERED. *TR

Nov 4, 2007 Suspension 35,210 mi

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HEARD SNAP, FOLLOWED BY A RUSH OF AIR AND DROP OF VEHICLE. INSPECTED TIRE AND WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE RIM, ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE TIRE AND DISCOVERED THAT SPRING WAS PROTRUDING THOUGHT BACK OF TIRE AND I COULD NOT REMOVE. CONSEQUENCES SCARE ME HAD I BEEN TRAVELING AT ANY RATE...

Nov 4, 2007 Suspension 35,210 mi

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HEARD SNAP, FOLLOWED BY A RUSH OF AIR AND DROP OF VEHICLE. INSPECTED TIRE AND WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE RIM, ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE TIRE AND DISCOVERED THAT SPRING WAS PROTRUDING THOUGHT BACK OF TIRE AND I COULD NOT REMOVE. CONSEQUENCES SCARE ME HAD I BEEN TRAVELING AT ANY RATE...

Sep 22, 2007 Suspension 69,000 mi

2002 SABLE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE. FORD RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURES BUT NOT REAR COIL SPRING FAILURES. *JB

Sep 22, 2007 Suspension 69,000 mi

2002 SABLE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE. FORD RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURES BUT NOT REAR COIL SPRING FAILURES. *JB

Sep 10, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS. I RETURNED TO MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT TO FIND IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO INFLATE THE TIRE WITH NO LUCK, I STARTED TO JACK THE CAR UP TO PUT THE SPARE ON. IN THIS PROCESS, I REALIZED THAT THE TIRE WAS BLOWN OUT FROM THE COIL SPRING BREAKING AND PUNCTURIN...

Sep 10, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS. I RETURNED TO MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT TO FIND IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO INFLATE THE TIRE WITH NO LUCK, I STARTED TO JACK THE CAR UP TO PUT THE SPARE ON. IN THIS PROCESS, I REALIZED THAT THE TIRE WAS BLOWN OUT FROM THE COIL SPRING BREAKING AND PUNCTURIN...

Aug 24, 2007 Suspension 51,255 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO BE A FAILED COIL SPRING. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS), FOR THE 2001 MERCURY SABLE, W...

Aug 24, 2007 Suspension 51,255 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO BE A FAILED COIL SPRING. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS), FOR THE 2001 MERCURY SABLE, W...

Aug 20, 2007 Suspension

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Tires

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Suspension

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 20, 2007 Tires

CAR NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. BRAKES SQUEALING. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. CAR RIDING LOWER IN BACK. SOUNDED/FELT LIKE I WAS RIDING ON A FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE WAS DOWN, BUT NOT BADLY (3 LBS). TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNEUP. ADVISED REAR TIRE BAD WITH FLAT SPOTS. PURCHASED TIRES TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN MECHA...

Aug 3, 2007 Suspension 78,039 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRING BROKE OFF FROM IT'S MOUNTING. THIS CONDITION WAS DETECTED BY A SERVICE TECH BEFORE ANY OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SPRING BE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME, AS WELL AS BOTH FRONT STRUTS, SINCE THE CAR HAD OVER 75,000 MILES ON IT AT THE...

Aug 3, 2007 Suspension 78,039 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRING BROKE OFF FROM IT'S MOUNTING. THIS CONDITION WAS DETECTED BY A SERVICE TECH BEFORE ANY OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SPRING BE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME, AS WELL AS BOTH FRONT STRUTS, SINCE THE CAR HAD OVER 75,000 MILES ON IT AT THE...

Jul 16, 2007 Tires 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ON HER VEHICLE HAVE NO TREAD. THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (CONTINENTAL, SIZE P215/60R16). THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD A BULGE. THE VEHICLE IS RARELY DRIVEN. ...

Jul 16, 2007 Tires 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ON HER VEHICLE HAVE NO TREAD. THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (CONTINENTAL, SIZE P215/60R16). THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD A BULGE. THE VEHICLE IS RARELY DRIVEN. ...

Jul 10, 2007 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS HAD FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE REAR TIRES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE OF THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT...

Jul 10, 2007 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS HAD FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE REAR TIRES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE OF THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT...

Jun 26, 2007 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. THE FAILURE PREVENTS ANYONE FROM BEING ABLE TO SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 91,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Jun 26, 2007 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. THE FAILURE PREVENTS ANYONE FROM BEING ABLE TO SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 91,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Jun 24, 2007 Tires 66,695 mi

I DROVE FROM MY HOME TO OXON HILL, MD, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AND THE STEERING WAS BUMPY. WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION, I DID A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE TIRES AND NOTHING APPEARED UNUSUAL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES, I RESUMED DRIVING. ABOUT 11 MILES LATER AT EXIT 15 (214/CENTR...

Jun 24, 2007 Tires 66,695 mi

I DROVE FROM MY HOME TO OXON HILL, MD, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AND THE STEERING WAS BUMPY. WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION, I DID A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE TIRES AND NOTHING APPEARED UNUSUAL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES, I RESUMED DRIVING. ABOUT 11 MILES LATER AT EXIT 15 (214/CENTR...

Jun 16, 2007 Suspension 102,211 mi

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BECAUSE OF FAILURE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE FORD DEALER WATCH FOR THIS SINCE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED WHEN GOING 60 MILES MPH. READ COMPLAINT 0155857. *AK IT APPEARS THAT BOTH THE FRONT AS WELL AS THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE ON 2002 MECURY S...

Jun 16, 2007 Suspension 102,211 mi

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BECAUSE OF FAILURE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE FORD DEALER WATCH FOR THIS SINCE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED WHEN GOING 60 MILES MPH. READ COMPLAINT 0155857. *AK IT APPEARS THAT BOTH THE FRONT AS WELL AS THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE ON 2002 MECURY S...

Jun 7, 2007 Suspension 66,027 mi

BROKEN LEFT FRONT SPRING CAUSING TIRE PUNCTURE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS REPLACED. PART NOT AVAILABLE

Jun 7, 2007 Suspension 66,027 mi

BROKEN LEFT FRONT SPRING CAUSING TIRE PUNCTURE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS REPLACED. PART NOT AVAILABLE

Jun 6, 2007 Suspension 69,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE - FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE: SUSPENSION:FRONT - THE BROKEN SPRING PUNCTURED THE ADJACENT TIRE. MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR HOME, THE DAY BEFORE(NO PROBLEMS). I GOT IN THE CAR THE NEXT MORNING AND WENT TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY - CAR MOVED LESS THEN A FOOT WHEN THE TIRE BL...

Jun 6, 2007 Suspension 69,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE - FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE: SUSPENSION:FRONT - THE BROKEN SPRING PUNCTURED THE ADJACENT TIRE. MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR HOME, THE DAY BEFORE(NO PROBLEMS). I GOT IN THE CAR THE NEXT MORNING AND WENT TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY - CAR MOVED LESS THEN A FOOT WHEN THE TIRE BL...

Jun 4, 2007 Suspension 75,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE CAUSING SPRING TO PUNCTURE TIRE. FORD REFUSES TO COVER UNDER RECALL STATING RECALLS ARE VIN AND YEAR SPECIFIC. THIS FAILURE WAS EXACTLY THE WAY THE RECALL DESCRIBES POTENTIAL PROBLEM BUT FORD STATES MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL EVEN THOUGH PART FAILE...

Jun 4, 2007 Suspension 75,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE CAUSING SPRING TO PUNCTURE TIRE. FORD REFUSES TO COVER UNDER RECALL STATING RECALLS ARE VIN AND YEAR SPECIFIC. THIS FAILURE WAS EXACTLY THE WAY THE RECALL DESCRIBES POTENTIAL PROBLEM BUT FORD STATES MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL EVEN THOUGH PART FAILE...

May 2, 2007 Suspension 96,400 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRING BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON A FLAT PAVED ROAD IN DRY CONDITIONS. *TR

May 2, 2007 Suspension 96,400 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SPRING BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON A FLAT PAVED ROAD IN DRY CONDITIONS. *TR

Apr 29, 2007 Visibility 54,000 mi

WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD COWL ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD AND CAUSING BLOWER FAN MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. FORD ADMITS THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN TSB 04-15-3. HAS CAUSED ME RESPIRATORY ISSUES DUE TO BUILD UP OF MOLD IN DASH AND CARPETING. *TR

Apr 29, 2007 Electrical System 54,000 mi

WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD COWL ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD AND CAUSING BLOWER FAN MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. FORD ADMITS THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN TSB 04-15-3. HAS CAUSED ME RESPIRATORY ISSUES DUE TO BUILD UP OF MOLD IN DASH AND CARPETING. *TR

Apr 29, 2007 Visibility 54,000 mi

WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD COWL ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD AND CAUSING BLOWER FAN MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. FORD ADMITS THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN TSB 04-15-3. HAS CAUSED ME RESPIRATORY ISSUES DUE TO BUILD UP OF MOLD IN DASH AND CARPETING. *TR

Apr 29, 2007 Electrical System 54,000 mi

WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD COWL ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD AND CAUSING BLOWER FAN MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. FORD ADMITS THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN TSB 04-15-3. HAS CAUSED ME RESPIRATORY ISSUES DUE TO BUILD UP OF MOLD IN DASH AND CARPETING. *TR

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 55,381 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN WAS PARKED. THE CAR WAS STARTED AND PUT IN TO REVERSE. THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. AAA WAS CALLED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRING. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REPAIRED BOTH...

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 55,381 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN WAS PARKED. THE CAR WAS STARTED AND PUT IN TO REVERSE. THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. AAA WAS CALLED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRING. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REPAIRED BOTH...

Apr 18, 2007 Suspension

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 17000 . I OWN IT SINCE 20000. I NOTICED THAT IT WAS A LITTLE LOW IN THE BACK. SO I THOUGHT WELL IT HAS SOME MILES SO THE SPRINGS AND STRUTS WERE WORE OUT. I BOUGHT NEW FORD STRUTS AND COILS FOR THE REAR. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT THE SHOP ON 4-17-7. THEN I GET A CALL ...

Apr 18, 2007 Suspension

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 17000 . I OWN IT SINCE 20000. I NOTICED THAT IT WAS A LITTLE LOW IN THE BACK. SO I THOUGHT WELL IT HAS SOME MILES SO THE SPRINGS AND STRUTS WERE WORE OUT. I BOUGHT NEW FORD STRUTS AND COILS FOR THE REAR. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT THE SHOP ON 4-17-7. THEN I GET A CALL ...

Apr 13, 2007 Suspension 69,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. HE NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT DUE TO A PUNCTURE BY THE COIL SPRING. THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. RECALL # 04V332000 CONCERNED THE COIL SPRING, BUT THE 2002 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED. ...

Apr 13, 2007 Suspension 69,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. HE NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT DUE TO A PUNCTURE BY THE COIL SPRING. THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. RECALL # 04V332000 CONCERNED THE COIL SPRING, BUT THE 2002 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED. ...

Apr 10, 2007 Suspension 34,000 mi

LEFT FRONT &LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. DEALER REPLACED, GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT REPLACING THE TIRE THAT WAS DESTROYED. I THINK THE OTHER 2 SPRINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED , AND SHIELDS PUT ON ALL 4 WHEELS IN CASE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. *AK

Apr 10, 2007 Suspension 34,000 mi

LEFT FRONT &LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. DEALER REPLACED, GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT REPLACING THE TIRE THAT WAS DESTROYED. I THINK THE OTHER 2 SPRINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED , AND SHIELDS PUT ON ALL 4 WHEELS IN CASE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. *AK

Apr 4, 2007 Suspension 67,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING BRIOKE. I WAS ADVISED BY FORD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE STRUT AND TIRE. I HAVE ABOUT 67,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS ALSO INFORMED BY FORD THAT THIS PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WAR...

Apr 4, 2007 Suspension 67,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING BRIOKE. I WAS ADVISED BY FORD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE STRUT AND TIRE. I HAVE ABOUT 67,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS ALSO INFORMED BY FORD THAT THIS PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WAR...

Apr 2, 2007 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

I HAVE A MERCURY SABLE 2002 WHICH LEAKS WATER OUT OF THE BLOWER MOTOR ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD, ALSO MAKING THE BLOWER MOTOR SQUEAL. *JB

Apr 2, 2007 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

I HAVE A MERCURY SABLE 2002 WHICH LEAKS WATER OUT OF THE BLOWER MOTOR ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD, ALSO MAKING THE BLOWER MOTOR SQUEAL. *JB

Apr 1, 2007 Suspension 85,000 mi

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE. BOTH BREAKS OCCURED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE OTHER. BOTH CAUSED BLOWOUT OF TIRES. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE AND COIL SPRING. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE NEXT WEEK. *JB

Apr 1, 2007 Suspension 85,000 mi

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE. BOTH BREAKS OCCURED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE OTHER. BOTH CAUSED BLOWOUT OF TIRES. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE AND COIL SPRING. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE NEXT WEEK. *JB

Apr 1, 2007 Suspension 105,156 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE, WHICH HAS 104000 MILES, HAD A SECOND BROKEN REAR SPRING IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE FIRST ONE,AT 92000 MILES, WAS NOT COVERED BY A RECALL AND COMPRISED REPLACING THE REAR STRUT AS WELL, BOTH AT MY EXPENSE, $382. I DON'T BELIEVE A SPRING SHOULD BREAK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION...

Apr 1, 2007 Suspension 85,000 mi

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE. BOTH BREAKS OCCURED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE OTHER. BOTH CAUSED BLOWOUT OF TIRES. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE AND COIL SPRING. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE NEXT WEEK. *JB

Apr 1, 2007 Suspension 85,000 mi

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE. BOTH BREAKS OCCURED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE OTHER. BOTH CAUSED BLOWOUT OF TIRES. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE AND COIL SPRING. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE NEXT WEEK. *JB

Apr 1, 2007 Suspension 105,156 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE, WHICH HAS 104000 MILES, HAD A SECOND BROKEN REAR SPRING IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE FIRST ONE,AT 92000 MILES, WAS NOT COVERED BY A RECALL AND COMPRISED REPLACING THE REAR STRUT AS WELL, BOTH AT MY EXPENSE, $382. I DON'T BELIEVE A SPRING SHOULD BREAK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION...

Mar 23, 2007 Suspension 11,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS DETACHED FROM THE RIM. MAJKA AUTO SERVICE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF. THE MECHANI...

Mar 23, 2007 Suspension 11,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS DETACHED FROM THE RIM. MAJKA AUTO SERVICE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF. THE MECHANI...

Mar 16, 2007 Suspension 74,236 mi

TL*- WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH IN THE 2002 MERCURY SABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT WHEN THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED , CAUSING THE SHARP END OF THE SPRING TO PUNCTURE THE INSIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 74,236 MILES. *AK

Mar 16, 2007 Tires 74,236 mi

TL*- WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH IN THE 2002 MERCURY SABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT WHEN THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED , CAUSING THE SHARP END OF THE SPRING TO PUNCTURE THE INSIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 74,236 MILES. *AK

Mar 16, 2007 Suspension 74,236 mi

TL*- WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH IN THE 2002 MERCURY SABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT WHEN THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED , CAUSING THE SHARP END OF THE SPRING TO PUNCTURE THE INSIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 74,236 MILES. *AK

Mar 16, 2007 Tires 74,236 mi

TL*- WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH IN THE 2002 MERCURY SABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT WHEN THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED , CAUSING THE SHARP END OF THE SPRING TO PUNCTURE THE INSIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 74,236 MILES. *AK

Mar 13, 2007 Suspension 75,000 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE HAD A COIL SPRING BREAK WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, HOWEVER IT BLEW OUT THE TIRE AND IF WE WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD SOMEBODY COULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED. I HAVE GOTTEN NO SATISFACTION FROM MY LOCAL DEALER OR FORD. *JB

Mar 13, 2007 Suspension 75,000 mi

MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE HAD A COIL SPRING BREAK WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, HOWEVER IT BLEW OUT THE TIRE AND IF WE WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD SOMEBODY COULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED. I HAVE GOTTEN NO SATISFACTION FROM MY LOCAL DEALER OR FORD. *JB

Mar 12, 2007 Visibility 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE THAT WHEN EVER IT RAINED STARTED TO GET WATER LEAKAGE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. AS A RESULT OF THE LEAK MY FAN BLOWER BURNT OUT COSTING $180.00. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL. THEY CLAIMED THE FIX WAS FREE UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRA...

Mar 12, 2007 Visibility 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE THAT WHEN EVER IT RAINED STARTED TO GET WATER LEAKAGE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. AS A RESULT OF THE LEAK MY FAN BLOWER BURNT OUT COSTING $180.00. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL. THEY CLAIMED THE FIX WAS FREE UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRA...

Mar 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIER MODEL. THIS "FAILURE" HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, BUT NEITHER OF US COMMUNICATED TO THE OTHER ABOUT IT UNTIL TODAY. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT SURGE OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. THE LATEST TIME WAS TODAY, AND IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. IT HAPPENED TO ME ALSO SEVERA...

Mar 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WE HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIER MODEL. THIS "FAILURE" HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, BUT NEITHER OF US COMMUNICATED TO THE OTHER ABOUT IT UNTIL TODAY. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT SURGE OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. THE LATEST TIME WAS TODAY, AND IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. IT HAPPENED TO ME ALSO SEVERA...

Mar 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIER MODEL. THIS "FAILURE" HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, BUT NEITHER OF US COMMUNICATED TO THE OTHER ABOUT IT UNTIL TODAY. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT SURGE OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. THE LATEST TIME WAS TODAY, AND IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. IT HAPPENED TO ME ALSO SEVERA...

Mar 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WE HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIER MODEL. THIS "FAILURE" HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, BUT NEITHER OF US COMMUNICATED TO THE OTHER ABOUT IT UNTIL TODAY. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT SURGE OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. THE LATEST TIME WAS TODAY, AND IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. IT HAPPENED TO ME ALSO SEVERA...

Mar 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

EVERY SINCE I GOT THIS CAR THE BRAKES HAVE NOT STOPPED LIKE THEY SHOULD. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSURE. HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS? *JB

Mar 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

EVERY SINCE I GOT THIS CAR THE BRAKES HAVE NOT STOPPED LIKE THEY SHOULD. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSURE. HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS? *JB

Mar 3, 2007 Visibility 77,498 mi

GOT CAUGHT IN A RAIN/SLEET/ICE STORM WHILE ON A TRIP. THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR QUIT, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO ICE UP BEFORE WE COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. A REAL WHITE-KNUCKLE EXPERIENCE! *JB

Mar 3, 2007 Visibility 77,498 mi

GOT CAUGHT IN A RAIN/SLEET/ICE STORM WHILE ON A TRIP. THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR QUIT, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO ICE UP BEFORE WE COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. A REAL WHITE-KNUCKLE EXPERIENCE! *JB

Feb 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE AT A LIGHT. *NM

Feb 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE AT A LIGHT. *NM

Feb 22, 2007 Suspension 73,000 mi

REAR SPRINGS ON A 2002 SABLE HAVE BROKEN. NOTHING IS BEING DONE BY THE COMPANIES DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. *NM

Feb 22, 2007 Suspension 73,000 mi

REAR SPRINGS ON A 2002 SABLE HAVE BROKEN. NOTHING IS BEING DONE BY THE COMPANIES DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. *NM

Feb 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE JUMPED OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE DRIVER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S POWER OFF COMPL...

Feb 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE JUMPED OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE DRIVER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S POWER OFF COMPL...

Jan 30, 2007 Suspension

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN MY SON BACKED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING SHEARED COMPLETELY, PUNCTURED THE TIRE, RIPPING IT APART AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE RIM. AFTER PUTTING ON THE SPARE, I DROVE TO MY DEALER, THURBY MOTORS IN UNIONTOWN, PA. SINCE THE SPARE...

Jan 30, 2007 Suspension

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN MY SON BACKED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING SHEARED COMPLETELY, PUNCTURED THE TIRE, RIPPING IT APART AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE RIM. AFTER PUTTING ON THE SPARE, I DROVE TO MY DEALER, THURBY MOTORS IN UNIONTOWN, PA. SINCE THE SPARE...

Jan 26, 2007 Suspension 76,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. A PIECE OF THE COIL ACTUALLY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE PIECE OF COIL OFF OF THE ROAD. IT BROKE AT THE TOP OF THE SPRING. NO FURTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED. *NM

Jan 26, 2007 Suspension 76,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. A PIECE OF THE COIL ACTUALLY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE PIECE OF COIL OFF OF THE ROAD. IT BROKE AT THE TOP OF THE SPRING. NO FURTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED. *NM

Jan 24, 2007 Suspension 62,171 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNSW A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE SHE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER, AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WAS LOWER THAN IT SHOULD BE. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE ,AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FAILED AND PUNCTURED ...

Jan 24, 2007 Suspension 62,171 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNSW A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE SHE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER, AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WAS LOWER THAN IT SHOULD BE. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE ,AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FAILED AND PUNCTURED ...

Jan 20, 2007 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE: 2002 MERCURY SABLE PROBLEM: AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON LEAVING DRIVER TEMPORARILY DRIVING IN DARKNESS UNTIL DRIVER CAN SWITCH HEADLIGHTS TO THE MANUAL MODE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE EARLY DECEMBER 2006. *JB

Jan 20, 2007 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE: 2002 MERCURY SABLE PROBLEM: AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON LEAVING DRIVER TEMPORARILY DRIVING IN DARKNESS UNTIL DRIVER CAN SWITCH HEADLIGHTS TO THE MANUAL MODE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE EARLY DECEMBER 2006. *JB

Jan 13, 2007 Suspension 56,118 mi

AFTER ACCUMULATING 56,118 MILES ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED, PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND DAMAGED THE SWAY BAR LINK. A FORD DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND THE LINK. A FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE. I DO NOT HAVE THE OLD PARTS. *JB

Jan 13, 2007 Suspension 56,118 mi

AFTER ACCUMULATING 56,118 MILES ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED, PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND DAMAGED THE SWAY BAR LINK. A FORD DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND THE LINK. A FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE. I DO NOT HAVE THE OLD PARTS. *JB

Jan 10, 2007 Suspension 89,500 mi

ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ON THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT IS NOT COVERED. LUCKILY, THE TIRE WAS NOT PUNCTURED... I NOTICED THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING IT SO I WANTED TO REPORT IT. *JB

Jan 10, 2007 Suspension 89,500 mi

ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE GS THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ON THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT IS NOT COVERED. LUCKILY, THE TIRE WAS NOT PUNCTURED... I NOTICED THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING IT SO I WANTED TO REPORT IT. *JB

Jan 3, 2007 Suspension 99,576 mi

2002 SABLE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE TIRE, IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FRONT OF THE CAR HIT THE GROUND WITH A LOUD NOISE. FORD CHARGED ME $795.92 TO FIX IT. *JB

Jan 3, 2007 Suspension 99,576 mi

2002 SABLE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE TIRE, IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FRONT OF THE CAR HIT THE GROUND WITH A LOUD NOISE. FORD CHARGED ME $795.92 TO FIX IT. *JB

Dec 26, 2006 Suspension 57,841 mi

A FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SLASHED MY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. I HAVE THE SLASHED TIRE, THE SPRINGS, AND REPAIR RECEIPTS. *NM

Dec 26, 2006 Suspension 57,841 mi

A FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SLASHED MY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. I HAVE THE SLASHED TIRE, THE SPRINGS, AND REPAIR RECEIPTS. *NM

Dec 7, 2006 Suspension 77,154 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE ON 1/5/2006. THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED AT THE SALES/SERVICE DEALER. ON 12/6/2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A NATIONAL CHAIN TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND THE TWO REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE FRACTURED....

Dec 7, 2006 Suspension 77,154 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE ON 1/5/2006. THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED AT THE SALES/SERVICE DEALER. ON 12/6/2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A NATIONAL CHAIN TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND THE TWO REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE FRACTURED....

Dec 7, 2006 Suspension 77,154 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE ON 1/5/2006. THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED AT THE SALES/SERVICE DEALER. ON 12/6/2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A NATIONAL CHAIN TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND THE TWO REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE FRACTURED....

Dec 7, 2006 Suspension 77,154 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PIERCED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE ON 1/5/2006. THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED AT THE SALES/SERVICE DEALER. ON 12/6/2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A NATIONAL CHAIN TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND THE TWO REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FOUND TO BE FRACTURED....

Nov 15, 2006 Suspension 48,497 mi

BROKEN REAR SPRING. BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE SERVICING. *JB

Nov 15, 2006 Suspension 48,497 mi

BROKEN REAR SPRING. BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE SERVICING. *JB

Oct 12, 2006 Suspension 97,459 mi

REAR SPRINGS ON MY MERCURY 2002 SABLE PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2001 NEEDED REPLACEMENT AND I HAVE DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ISSUE ON 2001 SABLES. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Suspension 97,459 mi

REAR SPRINGS ON MY MERCURY 2002 SABLE PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2001 NEEDED REPLACEMENT AND I HAVE DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ISSUE ON 2001 SABLES. *NM

Aug 30, 2006 Suspension 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING AND SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL, THE REAR COIL SPRING DETACHED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FRACTURED COIL SPRING CAUSED THE SPRING TO RUB AGAINST THE TIRE. THE DEALER REPL...

Aug 30, 2006 Suspension 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING AND SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL, THE REAR COIL SPRING DETACHED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FRACTURED COIL SPRING CAUSED THE SPRING TO RUB AGAINST THE TIRE. THE DEALER REPL...

Aug 30, 2006 Suspension 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING AND SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL, THE REAR COIL SPRING DETACHED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FRACTURED COIL SPRING CAUSED THE SPRING TO RUB AGAINST THE TIRE. THE DEALER REPL...

Aug 30, 2006 Suspension 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING AND SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL, THE REAR COIL SPRING DETACHED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FRACTURED COIL SPRING CAUSED THE SPRING TO RUB AGAINST THE TIRE. THE DEALER REPL...

Aug 1, 2006 Power Train Crash 54,796 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AT AN ALARMING RATE OF SPEED WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSM...

Aug 1, 2006 Power Train Crash 54,796 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AT AN ALARMING RATE OF SPEED WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSM...

Jul 25, 2006 Suspension 42,403 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *KB THE SPRING APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CORRODED. *NM

Jul 25, 2006 Suspension 42,403 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *KB THE SPRING APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CORRODED. *NM

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 50,200 mi

THE KOST TIRE STORE TOLD ME THAT MY RIGHT REAR SPRING APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME, AND THE LEFT REAR SPRING HAD A CRACK IN IT, ON MY '02 SABLE WITH 50K MILES THEY INFORMED ME THE CAR WAS A DANGER TO DRIVE, AND THAT IT NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND SPRINGS. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER IMMEDI...

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 50,200 mi

THE KOST TIRE STORE TOLD ME THAT MY RIGHT REAR SPRING APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME, AND THE LEFT REAR SPRING HAD A CRACK IN IT, ON MY '02 SABLE WITH 50K MILES THEY INFORMED ME THE CAR WAS A DANGER TO DRIVE, AND THAT IT NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND SPRINGS. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER IMMEDI...

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 50,200 mi

THE KOST TIRE STORE TOLD ME THAT MY RIGHT REAR SPRING APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME, AND THE LEFT REAR SPRING HAD A CRACK IN IT, ON MY '02 SABLE WITH 50K MILES THEY INFORMED ME THE CAR WAS A DANGER TO DRIVE, AND THAT IT NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND SPRINGS. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER IMMEDI...

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 50,200 mi

THE KOST TIRE STORE TOLD ME THAT MY RIGHT REAR SPRING APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME, AND THE LEFT REAR SPRING HAD A CRACK IN IT, ON MY '02 SABLE WITH 50K MILES THEY INFORMED ME THE CAR WAS A DANGER TO DRIVE, AND THAT IT NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND SPRINGS. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER IMMEDI...

Jun 24, 2006 Suspension 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT. THE RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. THE END OF THE SPRING WAS NOW RUBBING THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE WHICH MADE A LOUD NOISE SO I DIDN'T DRIVE IT. THE REPAIR SHOP ESTIMATES $400 FOR REPAIR. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FORD SPRINGS, I...

Jun 24, 2006 Suspension 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT. THE RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. THE END OF THE SPRING WAS NOW RUBBING THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE WHICH MADE A LOUD NOISE SO I DIDN'T DRIVE IT. THE REPAIR SHOP ESTIMATES $400 FOR REPAIR. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FORD SPRINGS, I...

Jun 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

MY CAR (2002 MERCURY SABLE) CONTINUES TO FAIL SMOG INSPECTION DUE TO FAULTY OXYGEN SENSORS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND IT COSTS AT LEAST $200 EACH TIME I TAKE IT IN AND THEY NEVER COMPLETELY FIX IT STATING IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. *NM

Jun 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

MY CAR (2002 MERCURY SABLE) CONTINUES TO FAIL SMOG INSPECTION DUE TO FAULTY OXYGEN SENSORS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND IT COSTS AT LEAST $200 EACH TIME I TAKE IT IN AND THEY NEVER COMPLETELY FIX IT STATING IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. *NM

Jun 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,000 mi

I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASSIONS CAUSING NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS. *NM

Jun 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASSIONS CAUSING NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS. *NM

Jun 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,000 mi

I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASSIONS CAUSING NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS. *NM

Jun 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASSIONS CAUSING NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Suspension 50,345 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING TIRE AND STRUT DAMAGE WHILE BACKING UP. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST REPAIR SHOP BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. GARAGE REPAIR MAN NOTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB

Jun 7, 2006 Suspension 50,345 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING TIRE AND STRUT DAMAGE WHILE BACKING UP. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST REPAIR SHOP BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED. TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. GARAGE REPAIR MAN NOTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT INTERSECTION, TRAFFIC LIGHT, ETC., UNEXPLAINED ENGINE SURGE AND ENGINE NOISE, MAKES CAR LURCH FORWARD EVEN WHEN APPLYING ALL POSSIBLE PRESSURE TO BRAKES. SURGE CEASES ONLY WHEN TRANSMISSION PUT IN NEUTRAL. TOWED TO DEALER FIRST TIME, DRIVEN SEVERAL TIMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERA...

Jun 1, 2006 Equipment 49,946 mi

1. DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER 2. A/C AND FANS INOPERABLE, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE 3. REPLACE FAN MOTOR, RESISTOR,COWEL PANEL AND RAIN HAT SEAL. THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED IN THE NHTSA ITEM# 10011149. *NM

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,946 mi

1. DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER 2. A/C AND FANS INOPERABLE, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE 3. REPLACE FAN MOTOR, RESISTOR,COWEL PANEL AND RAIN HAT SEAL. THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED IN THE NHTSA ITEM# 10011149. *NM

Jun 1, 2006 Structure 49,946 mi

1. DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER 2. A/C AND FANS INOPERABLE, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE 3. REPLACE FAN MOTOR, RESISTOR,COWEL PANEL AND RAIN HAT SEAL. THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED IN THE NHTSA ITEM# 10011149. *NM

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT INTERSECTION, TRAFFIC LIGHT, ETC., UNEXPLAINED ENGINE SURGE AND ENGINE NOISE, MAKES CAR LURCH FORWARD EVEN WHEN APPLYING ALL POSSIBLE PRESSURE TO BRAKES. SURGE CEASES ONLY WHEN TRANSMISSION PUT IN NEUTRAL. TOWED TO DEALER FIRST TIME, DRIVEN SEVERAL TIMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERA...

Jun 1, 2006 Equipment 49,946 mi

1. DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER 2. A/C AND FANS INOPERABLE, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE 3. REPLACE FAN MOTOR, RESISTOR,COWEL PANEL AND RAIN HAT SEAL. THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED IN THE NHTSA ITEM# 10011149. *NM

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,946 mi

1. DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER 2. A/C AND FANS INOPERABLE, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE 3. REPLACE FAN MOTOR, RESISTOR,COWEL PANEL AND RAIN HAT SEAL. THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED IN THE NHTSA ITEM# 10011149. *NM

Jun 1, 2006 Structure 49,946 mi

1. DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER 2. A/C AND FANS INOPERABLE, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE 3. REPLACE FAN MOTOR, RESISTOR,COWEL PANEL AND RAIN HAT SEAL. THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED IN THE NHTSA ITEM# 10011149. *NM

May 15, 2006 Suspension 40,106 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND HAS DAMAGED MY NEW TIRE DEALER SAID I WOULD NEED TO BRING IT IN. IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED I READ 2 OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING ON 2002 SABLES AS WITH EARLIER YEARS. *NM

May 15, 2006 Suspension 40,106 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND HAS DAMAGED MY NEW TIRE DEALER SAID I WOULD NEED TO BRING IT IN. IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED I READ 2 OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING ON 2002 SABLES AS WITH EARLIER YEARS. *NM

May 11, 2006 Suspension 70,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 5MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE COIL SPRING RIPPED THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE APART. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A RECALL, #04V332000 CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: SPRINGS: C...

May 11, 2006 Suspension 70,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 5MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE COIL SPRING RIPPED THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE APART. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A RECALL, #04V332000 CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: SPRINGS: C...

May 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE, I PURCHASED THE CAR JUNE 2003, I HAVE KEPT UP WITH TYPICAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. MY LAST OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS LOW, CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I ...

May 10, 2006 Air Bags Crash

ON MAY 1, 2006 MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A DUMP TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. MY DAUGHTER (WHO IS 15 YEARS OLD AND DRIVING WITH A PERMIT) WAS TRAPPED IN THE CAR. SHE RECEIVED MULTIPLE LACERATIONS, INCLUDING A TORN EAR WHICH ...

May 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE, I PURCHASED THE CAR JUNE 2003, I HAVE KEPT UP WITH TYPICAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. MY LAST OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS LOW, CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I ...

May 10, 2006 Air Bags Crash

ON MAY 1, 2006 MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A DUMP TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. MY DAUGHTER (WHO IS 15 YEARS OLD AND DRIVING WITH A PERMIT) WAS TRAPPED IN THE CAR. SHE RECEIVED MULTIPLE LACERATIONS, INCLUDING A TORN EAR WHICH ...

Apr 28, 2006 Suspension 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V332000, REGARDING...

Apr 28, 2006 Suspension 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V332000, REGARDING...

Apr 21, 2006 Suspension 81,898 mi

DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY EASTBOUND ON THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING EXPLODED WITH NO WARNING. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER EVEN THOUGH AS WE LEARNED LATER, THE COIL SPRING HAD EXPLODED DOWNWARD BREAKING THE AXLE AND SL...

Apr 21, 2006 Suspension 81,898 mi

DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY EASTBOUND ON THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING EXPLODED WITH NO WARNING. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER EVEN THOUGH AS WE LEARNED LATER, THE COIL SPRING HAD EXPLODED DOWNWARD BREAKING THE AXLE AND SL...

Apr 16, 2006 Suspension 89,000 mi

REAR SPRINGS BROKE. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO I REPLACED THE FRONT SPRINGS. ALTHOUGH MY CAR IS A 2002 THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE 2001 RECALL RELATED TO SUSPENSION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT FORD SHOULD TAKE CARE OF BEFORE ANYONE DOES GET HURT. *NM

Apr 16, 2006 Suspension 89,000 mi

REAR SPRINGS BROKE. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO I REPLACED THE FRONT SPRINGS. ALTHOUGH MY CAR IS A 2002 THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE 2001 RECALL RELATED TO SUSPENSION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT FORD SHOULD TAKE CARE OF BEFORE ANYONE DOES GET HURT. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Suspension 79,616 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END DROPPED AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRINGS, LEFT FRONT TIRE AND S...

Mar 3, 2006 Suspension 79,616 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END DROPPED AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRINGS, LEFT FRONT TIRE AND S...

Feb 13, 2006 Tires 39,989 mi

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH, I WAS DRIVING HOME AND HAD A FLAT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. I REPLACED THE TIRE. TWO WEEKS LATER ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 I HAD ANOTHER FLAT (REAR PASSENGER) TIRE. BOTH OF THESE TIRES WERE CONTINENTAL TOURING CONTACT AS P215 S60/16. MY CONCERN IS WHETHER OR NOT TH...

Feb 13, 2006 Tires 39,989 mi

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH, I WAS DRIVING HOME AND HAD A FLAT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. I REPLACED THE TIRE. TWO WEEKS LATER ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 I HAD ANOTHER FLAT (REAR PASSENGER) TIRE. BOTH OF THESE TIRES WERE CONTINENTAL TOURING CONTACT AS P215 S60/16. MY CONCERN IS WHETHER OR NOT TH...

Feb 6, 2006 Suspension 42,933 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED A TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WERE THE SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING BOTH SIDES AT THE SAME TIME. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB

Feb 6, 2006 Suspension 42,933 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED A TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WERE THE SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING BOTH SIDES AT THE SAME TIME. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB

Jan 17, 2006 Suspension 43,125 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V332000, REGARDING THE FRONT COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO...

Jan 17, 2006 Suspension 43,125 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V332000, REGARDING THE FRONT COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO...

Jan 9, 2006 Suspension 40,716 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE TWO FRONT COIL SPRINGS, AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 9, 2006 Suspension 40,716 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE TWO FRONT COIL SPRINGS, AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WERE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 5, 2006 Suspension 50,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING FRACUTURED AND CAUSED THE PLASTIC STABILIZER ARM TO BREAK. THE STABILIZER ARM THEN CUT INTO THE TIRE. FORD REPLACED THE COIL AND ARM UNDER MY EXTENDED COVERAGE PLAN BUT REFUSED TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IN A SNOW STORM AND ...

Jan 5, 2006 Suspension 50,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING FRACUTURED AND CAUSED THE PLASTIC STABILIZER ARM TO BREAK. THE STABILIZER ARM THEN CUT INTO THE TIRE. FORD REPLACED THE COIL AND ARM UNDER MY EXTENDED COVERAGE PLAN BUT REFUSED TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IN A SNOW STORM AND ...

Jan 4, 2006 Suspension 34,788 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 04V332000 REGARDING THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY ONE OF THE TIRES ON...

Jan 4, 2006 Suspension 34,788 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 04V332000 REGARDING THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY ONE OF THE TIRES ON...

Dec 22, 2005 Suspension 32,979 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *TS THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE ALSO CAUSED DAMAGED TO A NEW TIRE AND THE LEFT REAR STRUT. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Suspension 32,979 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *TS THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE ALSO CAUSED DAMAGED TO A NEW TIRE AND THE LEFT REAR STRUT. *JB

Dec 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2002 SABLE SL -PURCHASED MAY 2005 - W/14,000 MILES- NOV. DROVE ON FREEWAY- EXITED TO RESTAURANT- WITH IN 4 MINUTES OF EXITING CAR FRONT END WAS ENGULFED W/FLAMES REACHING INTO DASH- FIRE DEPT. ON SEEN- WHEN CAR WAS PLACED ON TOW 5 MINUTES LATER CAR STARTED FIRE AGAIN- HAD TO GET FIRE DEPT. AGAIN- E...

Dec 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2002 SABLE SL -PURCHASED MAY 2005 - W/14,000 MILES- NOV. DROVE ON FREEWAY- EXITED TO RESTAURANT- WITH IN 4 MINUTES OF EXITING CAR FRONT END WAS ENGULFED W/FLAMES REACHING INTO DASH- FIRE DEPT. ON SEEN- WHEN CAR WAS PLACED ON TOW 5 MINUTES LATER CAR STARTED FIRE AGAIN- HAD TO GET FIRE DEPT. AGAIN- E...

Dec 8, 2005 Equipment Fire 76,000 mi

CAR LIGHTER DEFECTIVE....IT POPPED OUT AND FELL UNDERNEATH SEAT AND STARTED A FIRE....IT IS DEFECTIVE. *JB

Dec 8, 2005 Equipment Fire 76,000 mi

CAR LIGHTER DEFECTIVE....IT POPPED OUT AND FELL UNDERNEATH SEAT AND STARTED A FIRE....IT IS DEFECTIVE. *JB

Dec 7, 2005 Visibility 600 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED DEFROSTED BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DRIVING THE BLOWER STOPPED WORKING AND WILL NOT WORK TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION TWICE. HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BY THE DEALER BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE COST. SHE MA...

Dec 7, 2005 Visibility 600 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED DEFROSTED BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DRIVING THE BLOWER STOPPED WORKING AND WILL NOT WORK TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION TWICE. HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BY THE DEALER BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE COST. SHE MA...

Dec 2, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WATER WENT INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO RUST. AS A RESULT OF THE RUST, THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKED. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY WATER DAMAGE. *AK

Dec 2, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WATER WENT INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO RUST. AS A RESULT OF THE RUST, THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKED. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY WATER DAMAGE. *AK

Nov 14, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Nov 14, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WATER WAS COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE AREA. IT WAS COMING DOWN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. WHEN IT RAINED THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED OUT SO...

Oct 28, 2005 Structure

HAD BURNT OUT BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE AUG 30, 2005. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THEY JUST GO SOMETIMES. ON OCTOBER 26, 2005 I BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALER DUE TO WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BELOW THE BLOWER MOTOR. I WAS THEN TOLD THEY HAD A "SERVICE BULLETIN"...

Oct 28, 2005 Structure

HAD BURNT OUT BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE AUG 30, 2005. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THEY JUST GO SOMETIMES. ON OCTOBER 26, 2005 I BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALER DUE TO WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BELOW THE BLOWER MOTOR. I WAS THEN TOLD THEY HAD A "SERVICE BULLETIN"...

Oct 21, 2005 Structure

WATER LEAK ONTO THE PASS SIDE FLOOR. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE PERSON THAT THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLES. THAT IT APPEARS TO BE THE WAY THE VEHICLES WERE PUT TOGETHER IN THE FACTORY. *NM

Oct 21, 2005 Structure

WATER LEAK ONTO THE PASS SIDE FLOOR. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE PERSON THAT THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLES. THAT IT APPEARS TO BE THE WAY THE VEHICLES WERE PUT TOGETHER IN THE FACTORY. *NM

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR SPRINGS/ CORRODED & SNAPPED. FRONT LEFT TIRE PUNCTURED. NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR 2002. MY FATHER HAS A 2000 WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM WHICH WAS COVERED BY RECALL MY CAR NEEDS REAR STRUTS/REAR SPRINGS /SWAY BAR LINKS/FRONT STRUTS/& SPRINGS WITH LINK KITS BASICA...

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR SPRINGS/ CORRODED & SNAPPED. FRONT LEFT TIRE PUNCTURED. NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR 2002. MY FATHER HAS A 2000 WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM WHICH WAS COVERED BY RECALL MY CAR NEEDS REAR STRUTS/REAR SPRINGS /SWAY BAR LINKS/FRONT STRUTS/& SPRINGS WITH LINK KITS BASICA...

Oct 20, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR SPRINGS/ CORRODED & SNAPPED. FRONT LEFT TIRE PUNCTURED. NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR 2002. MY FATHER HAS A 2000 WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM WHICH WAS COVERED BY RECALL MY CAR NEEDS REAR STRUTS/REAR SPRINGS /SWAY BAR LINKS/FRONT STRUTS/& SPRINGS WITH LINK KITS BASICA...

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR SPRINGS/ CORRODED & SNAPPED. FRONT LEFT TIRE PUNCTURED. NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR 2002. MY FATHER HAS A 2000 WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM WHICH WAS COVERED BY RECALL MY CAR NEEDS REAR STRUTS/REAR SPRINGS /SWAY BAR LINKS/FRONT STRUTS/& SPRINGS WITH LINK KITS BASICA...

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR SPRINGS/ CORRODED & SNAPPED. FRONT LEFT TIRE PUNCTURED. NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR 2002. MY FATHER HAS A 2000 WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM WHICH WAS COVERED BY RECALL MY CAR NEEDS REAR STRUTS/REAR SPRINGS /SWAY BAR LINKS/FRONT STRUTS/& SPRINGS WITH LINK KITS BASICA...

Oct 20, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

2002 MERCURY SABLE BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR SPRINGS/ CORRODED & SNAPPED. FRONT LEFT TIRE PUNCTURED. NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR 2002. MY FATHER HAS A 2000 WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM WHICH WAS COVERED BY RECALL MY CAR NEEDS REAR STRUTS/REAR SPRINGS /SWAY BAR LINKS/FRONT STRUTS/& SPRINGS WITH LINK KITS BASICA...

Oct 11, 2005 Suspension 50,000 mi

I HAD THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING BREAK AND PUNCTURE THE FRONT TIRE. *JB

Oct 11, 2005 Suspension 50,000 mi

I HAD THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING BREAK AND PUNCTURE THE FRONT TIRE. *JB

Sep 14, 2005 Visibility 41,126 mi

WE HAVE A LOT OF HUMIDITY HERE WHERE I LIVE, AND I NEEDED TO USE THE DEFROST MODE ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 41K MILES, BUT I WASN'T ABLE TO GET WARM AIR TO COME OUT. I TRIED A FEW DIFFERENT DAYS BEFORE I REPORTED IT TO MY DEALER FOR SERVICE. WHEN I TOOK IT IN, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE THERMOS...

Sep 14, 2005 Visibility 41,126 mi

WE HAVE A LOT OF HUMIDITY HERE WHERE I LIVE, AND I NEEDED TO USE THE DEFROST MODE ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 41K MILES, BUT I WASN'T ABLE TO GET WARM AIR TO COME OUT. I TRIED A FEW DIFFERENT DAYS BEFORE I REPORTED IT TO MY DEALER FOR SERVICE. WHEN I TOOK IT IN, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE THERMOS...

Sep 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MERCURY SABLE, 2002, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH ON FREEWAY 101, I-5 I-10 INTERCHANGE IN HEAVY MORNING TRAFFIC IN LOS ANGELES, AROUND 10: O'CLOCK. NO COLLISION. REQUIRED ABOUT TWO MILES TO COME TO A STOP. CHP REPORT: NCIC # 9590. VIN: 1MEFM55S2G626338. *NM

Sep 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MERCURY SABLE, 2002, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH ON FREEWAY 101, I-5 I-10 INTERCHANGE IN HEAVY MORNING TRAFFIC IN LOS ANGELES, AROUND 10: O'CLOCK. NO COLLISION. REQUIRED ABOUT TWO MILES TO COME TO A STOP. CHP REPORT: NCIC # 9590. VIN: 1MEFM55S2G626338. *NM

Aug 19, 2005 Visibility

THE AIR BLEND DOOR ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE FOR THE THIRD TIME THIS WEEK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS HAPPENS TO MANY FORD CUSTOMERS. THIS TIME WHEN IT BROKE, THE HVAC SYSTEM WAS STUCK ON HEATING. HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BECOME STUCK IN A/C MODE WHICH WOULD PRESENT A PROBLEM IN THE WINTER...

Aug 19, 2005 Visibility

THE AIR BLEND DOOR ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE BROKE FOR THE THIRD TIME THIS WEEK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS HAPPENS TO MANY FORD CUSTOMERS. THIS TIME WHEN IT BROKE, THE HVAC SYSTEM WAS STUCK ON HEATING. HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BECOME STUCK IN A/C MODE WHICH WOULD PRESENT A PROBLEM IN THE WINTER...

Aug 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 29,500 mi

MY LEFT HEADLAMP HOUSING HAS WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING AROUND THE HEADLAMP AND PARKING LAMP. THE MOISTURE IS INCREASED TO THE POINT WHERE NIGHTTIME LIGHTING HAS BEEN ADVERSELY DIMINISHED. THERE ARE NO CRACKS, STONE CHIPS, OR OTHER VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR OF T...

Aug 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 29,500 mi

MY LEFT HEADLAMP HOUSING HAS WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING AROUND THE HEADLAMP AND PARKING LAMP. THE MOISTURE IS INCREASED TO THE POINT WHERE NIGHTTIME LIGHTING HAS BEEN ADVERSELY DIMINISHED. THERE ARE NO CRACKS, STONE CHIPS, OR OTHER VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR OF T...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,900 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 31,900 MILES ON IT. ON 5/6/05 FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKE PADS CUT THE FRONT ROTORS. RESURFACED THE ROTORS, REPLACED AND MACHINED THEM WHICH COST $250-275. . THEN ON 7/25/05 HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED/MACHINE...

Jul 11, 2005 Suspension 93,505 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE PUNCTURING A TIRE.

Jul 11, 2005 Suspension 93,505 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE PUNCTURING A TIRE.

Jul 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,530 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER SAID THAT HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO GO GET A HAIR CUT, AND WHEN HE CAME OUT THE CAR WAS RUNNING ALTHOUGH HE HAD THE KEYS IN HIS HANDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER POPPED THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, AND WHEN HE CLOSED THE HOOD IT STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE CONSUMER HAD NO IDEA THAT ...

Jul 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 8,530 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER SAID THAT HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO GO GET A HAIR CUT, AND WHEN HE CAME OUT THE CAR WAS RUNNING ALTHOUGH HE HAD THE KEYS IN HIS HANDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER POPPED THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, AND WHEN HE CLOSED THE HOOD IT STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE CONSUMER HAD NO IDEA THAT ...

Jul 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,530 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER SAID THAT HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO GO GET A HAIR CUT, AND WHEN HE CAME OUT THE CAR WAS RUNNING ALTHOUGH HE HAD THE KEYS IN HIS HANDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER POPPED THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, AND WHEN HE CLOSED THE HOOD IT STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE CONSUMER HAD NO IDEA THAT ...

Jul 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 8,530 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER SAID THAT HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO GO GET A HAIR CUT, AND WHEN HE CAME OUT THE CAR WAS RUNNING ALTHOUGH HE HAD THE KEYS IN HIS HANDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER POPPED THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, AND WHEN HE CLOSED THE HOOD IT STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE CONSUMER HAD NO IDEA THAT ...

Jul 6, 2005 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE REAR COIL SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY SON ALSO HAS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE AND HE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH A BROKEN REAR COIL SPIRNG. PLEASE CHECK THE REPLACEMENTS ON THE FORD TARAUS AND MERCURY SABLES AND I AM SURE YOU WILL FIND THERE IS A DEFECT PR...

Jul 6, 2005 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE REAR COIL SPRING ON MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY SON ALSO HAS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE AND HE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH A BROKEN REAR COIL SPIRNG. PLEASE CHECK THE REPLACEMENTS ON THE FORD TARAUS AND MERCURY SABLES AND I AM SURE YOU WILL FIND THERE IS A DEFECT PR...

Jul 1, 2005 Visibility 45,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED, WHICH, IN TURN, BLEW OUT AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR. THE LEAK STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. FORD SENT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A LETTER STATING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN , AND THE DEALERS SHOULD CONTACT THE CONSUMER, SHE FOUND THAT INFO...

Jul 1, 2005 Visibility 45,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED, WHICH, IN TURN, BLEW OUT AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR. THE LEAK STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. FORD SENT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A LETTER STATING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN , AND THE DEALERS SHOULD CONTACT THE CONSUMER, SHE FOUND THAT INFO...

Jun 9, 2005 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 54,000 MILES. SUDDENLY & W/O WARNING, MY ALTERNATOR STOPPED WORKING AND DRAINED MY BATTERY. I HAVE HAD 3 FORD PRODUCTS WITH SOME LASTING 160,000 MILES W/O EVER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ALTERNATORS. I TALKED W/THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. AT THE REPAIR SHOP ABOUT HAVING TO R...

Jun 9, 2005 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE WITH 54,000 MILES. SUDDENLY & W/O WARNING, MY ALTERNATOR STOPPED WORKING AND DRAINED MY BATTERY. I HAVE HAD 3 FORD PRODUCTS WITH SOME LASTING 160,000 MILES W/O EVER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ALTERNATORS. I TALKED W/THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. AT THE REPAIR SHOP ABOUT HAVING TO R...

Jun 1, 2005 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE CAR HAD A NOISE IN THE REAR SOUNDED LIKE A LOSE PIPE WAS WAITING TO HAVE THE CAR LOOK AT. SOME DAYS LATER ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY THE SPRING MUST HAVE MOVED AND FLATTENED THE TIRE. INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER TURNS OUT THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN.

Jun 1, 2005 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE CAR HAD A NOISE IN THE REAR SOUNDED LIKE A LOSE PIPE WAS WAITING TO HAVE THE CAR LOOK AT. SOME DAYS LATER ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY THE SPRING MUST HAVE MOVED AND FLATTENED THE TIRE. INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER TURNS OUT THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN.

May 21, 2005 Suspension

MY 2002 MERCERY SABLE HAD CORRODED SPRINGS WHICH BROKE. I HAD TO PAY $449.77 TO REPAIR THE CAR AND COULD NOT GET REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT RECALL ON THE 2002. THIS APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED WITH THE 2001 MODEL .

May 21, 2005 Suspension

MY 2002 MERCERY SABLE HAD CORRODED SPRINGS WHICH BROKE. I HAD TO PAY $449.77 TO REPAIR THE CAR AND COULD NOT GET REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT RECALL ON THE 2002. THIS APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED WITH THE 2001 MODEL .

May 18, 2005 Suspension 68,500 mi

DT: I AM WARE OF A RECALL OF 1999-2001 FOR MERCERY SABLE VEHICLE FOR THE SPRINGS CORRODING AND BREAKING. I HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH 2002 MERCERY SABLE IN WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY OUT A EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPAIR, $550.61. I HAVE BEEN DENIED REFUND BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL.*AK

May 18, 2005 Suspension 68,500 mi

DT: I AM WARE OF A RECALL OF 1999-2001 FOR MERCERY SABLE VEHICLE FOR THE SPRINGS CORRODING AND BREAKING. I HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH 2002 MERCERY SABLE IN WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY OUT A EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPAIR, $550.61. I HAVE BEEN DENIED REFUND BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL.*AK

Mar 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING A TRACTOR TRAILER JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID UNDERNEATH TRACTOR TRAILER. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. DRIVER SUS...

Mar 25, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING A TRACTOR TRAILER JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID UNDERNEATH TRACTOR TRAILER. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. DRIVER SUS...

Mar 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING A TRACTOR TRAILER JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID UNDERNEATH TRACTOR TRAILER. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. DRIVER SUS...

Mar 25, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING A TRACTOR TRAILER JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID UNDERNEATH TRACTOR TRAILER. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. DRIVER SUS...

Mar 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 35,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE . CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT SHE WILL BE REAR ENDED. VEHICLE HAD BE REPAIRED TEN TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Mar 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 35,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE . CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT SHE WILL BE REAR ENDED. VEHICLE HAD BE REPAIRED TEN TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD START AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD START AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB

Jan 12, 2005 Power Train 14,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT LOCK STICKS AND DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE ALLOWING SHIFT LEVER TO MOVE THE FULL RANGE OF TRANSMISSION POSITIONS WHILE DRIVING. THE ORANGE POSITION INDICATOR IS LOOSE AND FLOATS FREELY SO YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT POSITION THE TRANSIMSSION IS IN.*AK

Jan 12, 2005 Power Train 14,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT LOCK STICKS AND DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE ALLOWING SHIFT LEVER TO MOVE THE FULL RANGE OF TRANSMISSION POSITIONS WHILE DRIVING. THE ORANGE POSITION INDICATOR IS LOOSE AND FLOATS FREELY SO YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT POSITION THE TRANSIMSSION IS IN.*AK

Jan 4, 2005 Visibility

I FOUND ON YOUR SITE RECALL #03V087000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELDS IN THE 2002 MERCURY SABLES. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2002 SABLE SO I CALLED FORD AND TALKED TO THEM ABOUT THE RECALL AND THEY SEARCHED BY MY VIN #[XXX] AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE OF THE VEHICLES RECALLED ON TH...

Jan 4, 2005 Visibility

I FOUND ON YOUR SITE RECALL #03V087000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELDS IN THE 2002 MERCURY SABLES. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2002 SABLE SO I CALLED FORD AND TALKED TO THEM ABOUT THE RECALL AND THEY SEARCHED BY MY VIN #[XXX] AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE OF THE VEHICLES RECALLED ON TH...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. ON THURSDAY 11/18/04 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM, ID [XXX]. THE COOK COUNTY POLICE WAS NO THE SCENE AND ISSUED REPORT # 04-...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. ON THURSDAY 11/18/04 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM, ID [XXX]. THE COOK COUNTY POLICE WAS NO THE SCENE AND ISSUED REPORT # 04-...

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN HEAD ON COLLISION. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS. *SC

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN HEAD ON COLLISION. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS. *SC

Nov 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *BF THE THEFT LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE IDLER AIR CONTROL WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TC WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR THE THIR...

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. *NM VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING BEFORE IT DIED. SERVICE DEPT CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *TC

Nov 5, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *BF THE THEFT LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE IDLER AIR CONTROL WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TC WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR THE THIR...

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. *NM VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING BEFORE IT DIED. SERVICE DEPT CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *TC

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 26,089 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE VIN # [XXX]. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS BADLY WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE DEALER, FAIRFEILD LINCOLN MERCURY, 6065 DIXIE HIGHWAY, FAIRFEILD OHIO, 45014, TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SINCE 11/17/03 WITH NO RESULT. ON OCTOBER 25, 2004...

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 26,089 mi

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE VIN # [XXX]. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS BADLY WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE DEALER, FAIRFEILD LINCOLN MERCURY, 6065 DIXIE HIGHWAY, FAIRFEILD OHIO, 45014, TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SINCE 11/17/03 WITH NO RESULT. ON OCTOBER 25, 2004...

Oct 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ON 11-01-04 THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE*AK

Oct 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ON 11-01-04 THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE*AK

Oct 21, 2004 Structure 43,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO THE A/C FAN MOTOR, CAUSING FAILURE TO THE A/C UNIT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 21, 2004 Structure 43,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO THE A/C FAN MOTOR, CAUSING FAILURE TO THE A/C UNIT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 7, 2004 Structure 16,990 mi

1. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S 3 YR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY BUT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR A RUPTURE IN THE BODY (FATIGUE?) WHICH HAS ALLOWED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK TO COME LOOSE. THE RUPTURE IS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF DEALER, MALL OF GEORGIA FORD IN BUFORD GA, TE...

Oct 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,990 mi

1. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S 3 YR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY BUT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR A RUPTURE IN THE BODY (FATIGUE?) WHICH HAS ALLOWED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK TO COME LOOSE. THE RUPTURE IS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF DEALER, MALL OF GEORGIA FORD IN BUFORD GA, TE...

Oct 7, 2004 Structure 16,990 mi

1. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S 3 YR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY BUT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR A RUPTURE IN THE BODY (FATIGUE?) WHICH HAS ALLOWED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK TO COME LOOSE. THE RUPTURE IS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF DEALER, MALL OF GEORGIA FORD IN BUFORD GA, TE...

Oct 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,990 mi

1. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S 3 YR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY BUT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR A RUPTURE IN THE BODY (FATIGUE?) WHICH HAS ALLOWED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK TO COME LOOSE. THE RUPTURE IS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING. BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF DEALER, MALL OF GEORGIA FORD IN BUFORD GA, TE...

Oct 6, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON ONE OF THE FIRST "COLD" DAYS THIS FALL, MY WIFE HAD THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW IMPLODE INTO THE BACK SEAT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT PROJECTILE, NO FOREWARNING OTHER THAN A LIGHT CRACKLING NOISE BEFORE THE GLASS RAINED INTO THE CAR.*AK

Oct 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT. *BF THIS INCIDENT WAS A COLLISION WITH A STATIONARY VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Oct 6, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON ONE OF THE FIRST "COLD" DAYS THIS FALL, MY WIFE HAD THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW IMPLODE INTO THE BACK SEAT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT PROJECTILE, NO FOREWARNING OTHER THAN A LIGHT CRACKLING NOISE BEFORE THE GLASS RAINED INTO THE CAR.*AK

Oct 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT. *BF THIS INCIDENT WAS A COLLISION WITH A STATIONARY VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 74,828 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT AT WALMART AND HIT A CONCRETE SIDEWALL, AND THEN HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 74,828 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT AT WALMART AND HIT A CONCRETE SIDEWALL, AND THEN HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 40,950 mi

I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET IN MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY (2002 MERCURY SABLE). AS I STARTED TO APPROACH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN AND DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. MY VEHICLE SLOW DOWN BUT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL IT...

Sep 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 40,950 mi

I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET IN MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY (2002 MERCURY SABLE). AS I STARTED TO APPROACH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN AND DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. MY VEHICLE SLOW DOWN BUT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL IT...

Aug 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,500 mi

AFTER 18 MONTHS OF PROPER OPERATION, THE AUTOMATIC HEATER/AC TEMPERATURE CONTROL STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ON MY VEHICLE. WHEN STARTED FROM A COLD START, THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED AT A COMFORTABLE 77 TO 78 DEGREES. AS TIME PASSES, IT IS NECESSARY TO KEEP INCREASING THE TEMPERATURE UNTIL ...

Aug 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,500 mi

AFTER 18 MONTHS OF PROPER OPERATION, THE AUTOMATIC HEATER/AC TEMPERATURE CONTROL STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ON MY VEHICLE. WHEN STARTED FROM A COLD START, THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED AT A COMFORTABLE 77 TO 78 DEGREES. AS TIME PASSES, IT IS NECESSARY TO KEEP INCREASING THE TEMPERATURE UNTIL ...

Jul 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

1) SUDDEN NO WARNING, 2) ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE HWY (I-96)DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE DE-ACCELERATED RATHER QUICKLY. I AVOIDED AN OTHERWISE FATAL ENDING BY TURNING INTO ONCOMING, RIGHT LANE TRAFFIC, AND MAKING IT TO THE SHOULDER OF T...

Jul 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

1) SUDDEN NO WARNING, 2) ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE HWY (I-96)DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE DE-ACCELERATED RATHER QUICKLY. I AVOIDED AN OTHERWISE FATAL ENDING BY TURNING INTO ONCOMING, RIGHT LANE TRAFFIC, AND MAKING IT TO THE SHOULDER OF T...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 28,724 mi

CAR SURGES.TRANSAXLE LIGHT COMES ON AND CONTINUALLY BLINKS UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WHERE ERROR PO734 WAS RETRIEVED EACH TIME. DEALER REPLACED SOME TRANSMISSION PARTS. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND STILL EXISTS. CALLED FOR...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 28,724 mi

CAR SURGES.TRANSAXLE LIGHT COMES ON AND CONTINUALLY BLINKS UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WHERE ERROR PO734 WAS RETRIEVED EACH TIME. DEALER REPLACED SOME TRANSMISSION PARTS. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND STILL EXISTS. CALLED FOR...

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,297 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER THEN CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL WHICH INDICATED EMPTY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND STAYED THERE FOR 3 WEEKS BEFORE THEY INDICATED THAT ENG...

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,297 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER THEN CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL WHICH INDICATED EMPTY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND STAYED THERE FOR 3 WEEKS BEFORE THEY INDICATED THAT ENG...

Jul 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jun 28, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

FAULTY HEATER BLOWER MOTOR. CONTROL RESISTOR BURNT OUT.*AK

Jun 28, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

FAULTY HEATER BLOWER MOTOR. CONTROL RESISTOR BURNT OUT.*AK

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash 17,000 mi

DURING A 35 MPH VEHICLE COLLISION FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash 17,000 mi

DURING A 35 MPH VEHICLE COLLISION FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE IS DEFECTIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE AREA OF THE GLOVE BOX. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE PROBLEM WOULD SEEM TO GET WORSE DURING COLD WEATHER. (RATTLING AND WHISTLING) THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WOULD...

Jun 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WINDSHIELD ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE IS DEFECTIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE AREA OF THE GLOVE BOX. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE PROBLEM WOULD SEEM TO GET WORSE DURING COLD WEATHER. (RATTLING AND WHISTLING) THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WOULD...

Jun 3, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE IS DEFECTIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE AREA OF THE GLOVE BOX. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE PROBLEM WOULD SEEM TO GET WORSE DURING COLD WEATHER. (RATTLING AND WHISTLING) THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WOULD...

Jun 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WINDSHIELD ON 2002 MERCURY SABLE IS DEFECTIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE AREA OF THE GLOVE BOX. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE PROBLEM WOULD SEEM TO GET WORSE DURING COLD WEATHER. (RATTLING AND WHISTLING) THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WOULD...

May 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting 14,456 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND INSTALLED A NEW BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *NM *NM

May 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting 14,456 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND INSTALLED A NEW BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *NM *NM

May 11, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V087000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING. THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERE NOISE FROM THE WINDOWS. ALSO THE WINDOWS SQUEAK AND RATTLE SEVERELY. THE RECALL DID NOT COVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM

May 11, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V087000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING. THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERE NOISE FROM THE WINDOWS. ALSO THE WINDOWS SQUEAK AND RATTLE SEVERELY. THE RECALL DID NOT COVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility 52,000 mi

COWL OF WINDSHIELD LEAKING ALOT OF WATER IN FRONT PASSANGER SIDE. ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LEADING TO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, FOGGING WINDOWS AND INABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY ALSO LOSS OF HEAT IN VERY COLD WEATHER. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility 52,000 mi

COWL OF WINDSHIELD LEAKING ALOT OF WATER IN FRONT PASSANGER SIDE. ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LEADING TO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, FOGGING WINDOWS AND INABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY ALSO LOSS OF HEAT IN VERY COLD WEATHER. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility 52,000 mi

COWL OF WINDSHIELD LEAKING ALOT OF WATER IN FRONT PASSANGER SIDE. ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LEADING TO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, FOGGING WINDOWS AND INABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY ALSO LOSS OF HEAT IN VERY COLD WEATHER. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility 52,000 mi

COWL OF WINDSHIELD LEAKING ALOT OF WATER IN FRONT PASSANGER SIDE. ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LEADING TO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, FOGGING WINDOWS AND INABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY ALSO LOSS OF HEAT IN VERY COLD WEATHER. *AK

Apr 6, 2004 Visibility 58,021 mi

COWL AT BASE OF WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER INTO BLOWER MOTOR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF HEAT AND FRONT DEFROST CAPABILITY LEADING TO VISIBILITY ISSUES, FOGGING OF WINDOWS AND INABILITY TO DRIVE VEHICLE SAFELY. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Visibility 58,021 mi

COWL AT BASE OF WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER INTO BLOWER MOTOR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF HEAT AND FRONT DEFROST CAPABILITY LEADING TO VISIBILITY ISSUES, FOGGING OF WINDOWS AND INABILITY TO DRIVE VEHICLE SAFELY. *LA

Mar 22, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD RECALL 03V087000 REPAIRS PERFORMED. BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE PUTTING CONSUMER ON A WAITING LIST, AND WILL CONTACT HER WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER CALLED...

Mar 22, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD RECALL 03V087000 REPAIRS PERFORMED. BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE PUTTING CONSUMER ON A WAITING LIST, AND WILL CONTACT HER WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER CALLED...

Mar 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. *AK MERCURY SUGGESTED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *SC

Mar 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. *AK MERCURY SUGGESTED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *SC

Mar 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED INTO TRAFFIC. DRIVER HAD TO PRESS HARD ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED INTO TRAFFIC. DRIVER HAD TO PRESS HARD ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,029 mi

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER STATED THEAT BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS LOW. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 18,029 mi

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER STATED THEAT BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS LOW. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System 18,029 mi

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER STATED THEAT BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS LOW. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,029 mi

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER STATED THEAT BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS LOW. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 18,029 mi

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER STATED THEAT BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS LOW. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System 18,029 mi

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER STATED THEAT BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS LOW. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. *AK *JB *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT MY CAR TWO MONTHS AGO AUGUST 10,2003, FROM HOODRIVER FORD MERCURY, AND SO FAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE. WHILE I AM SITTING,IT DIES AND WILL NOT KEEP IDLING AFTER 5 MINUTES. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TWICE TO THE SHOP AT THE FORD DEALER, AND THEY HAVE ALREADY COST ME $48.00 ON MY FORD CREDIT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. *AK *JB *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT MY CAR TWO MONTHS AGO AUGUST 10,2003, FROM HOODRIVER FORD MERCURY, AND SO FAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE. WHILE I AM SITTING,IT DIES AND WILL NOT KEEP IDLING AFTER 5 MINUTES. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TWICE TO THE SHOP AT THE FORD DEALER, AND THEY HAVE ALREADY COST ME $48.00 ON MY FORD CREDIT...

Jan 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting 7 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. ALSO, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH WAS USED THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. *AK

Jan 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting 7 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. ALSO, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH WAS USED THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. *AK

Dec 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash

IN MARCH 2003 WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT FRONT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT'S EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE AND FUEL ...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

IN MARCH 2003 WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT FRONT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT'S EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE AND FUEL ...

Dec 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

IN MARCH 2003 WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT FRONT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT'S EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE AND FUEL ...

Dec 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash

IN MARCH 2003 WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT FRONT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT'S EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE AND FUEL ...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

IN MARCH 2003 WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT FRONT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT'S EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE AND FUEL ...

Dec 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

IN MARCH 2003 WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT FRONT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT'S EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE AND FUEL ...

Oct 30, 2003 Power Train 14,468 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN TRAFFIC. CAR DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LOWER SPEEDS AND GIVES PASSENGERS A JOLT. *LA

Oct 30, 2003 Power Train 14,468 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN TRAFFIC. CAR DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LOWER SPEEDS AND GIVES PASSENGERS A JOLT. *LA

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Wheels 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Wheels 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Oct 17, 2003 Electrical System 33,394 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCURY SABLE W/ 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES THE HUB CAPS FELL OFF AFTER THE 6TH TIME THEY REPLACED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE RIGHT & LEFT SWAY BAR END LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ALTENATOR WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO COMPLETEL...

Sep 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 1,200 mi

DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO CAR $12,000.00 *PH

Sep 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 1,200 mi

MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO CAR WAS $12,000.00. SHE SUFFERED SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO NECK AND NOW IS IN CONSTANT PAIN. CAR WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER, WE NOW HAVE AN ALMOST NEW CAR THAT WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN. *PH

Sep 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 1,200 mi

DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO CAR $12,000.00 *PH

Sep 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 1,200 mi

MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO CAR WAS $12,000.00. SHE SUFFERED SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO NECK AND NOW IS IN CONSTANT PAIN. CAR WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER, WE NOW HAVE AN ALMOST NEW CAR THAT WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN. *PH

Aug 14, 2003 Structure

WHEN OPENING DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE AND BOLTS THAT HOLD THE DOOR IN PLACE CAME COMPLETELY OFF. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER NOTICED SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING ON THE FLOOR SHIFT AS HE SHIFTED GEARS AT LOW SPEED. GEAR SHIFT CABLE HAD COME LOOSE, DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Structure

WHEN OPENING DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE AND BOLTS THAT HOLD THE DOOR IN PLACE CAME COMPLETELY OFF. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER NOTICED SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING ON THE FLOOR SHIFT AS HE SHIFTED GEARS AT LOW SPEED. GEAR SHIFT CABLE HAD COME LOOSE, DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND PLACED GEAR IN "DRIVE". RPMS INCREASED TO THE DANGER LEVEL AS THE ENGINE RACED. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP BRAKES APPLIED SO THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. DEALER HAS REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER TWICE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Aug 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND PLACED GEAR IN "DRIVE". RPMS INCREASED TO THE DANGER LEVEL AS THE ENGINE RACED. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP BRAKES APPLIED SO THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. DEALER HAS REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER TWICE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Visibility

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON,PURCHASED IN JAN. 2002. IN EARLY MARCH,2003, I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (COMPLIANCE RECALL #03C03) FROM MERCURY. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL MERCURY DEALER, TOOK MY CAR IN AND THE DEALER TOOK INFORMATION FROM THE CAR AND TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WH...

Jul 14, 2003 Visibility

I OWN A 2002 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON,PURCHASED IN JAN. 2002. IN EARLY MARCH,2003, I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (COMPLIANCE RECALL #03C03) FROM MERCURY. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL MERCURY DEALER, TOOK MY CAR IN AND THE DEALER TOOK INFORMATION FROM THE CAR AND TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WH...

Jul 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 27,000 mi

FOR ABOUT FIVE MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A FUEL SMELL ENTERING THE PASSENGER CABIN. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE BLEW UP AND BURNED THE DRIVER. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK

Jul 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 27,000 mi

FOR ABOUT FIVE MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A FUEL SMELL ENTERING THE PASSENGER CABIN. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE BLEW UP AND BURNED THE DRIVER. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK

May 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE SKID ABOUT ONE HUNDRED FEET BEFORE IT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE SKID ABOUT ONE HUNDRED FEET BEFORE IT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE APPLY HIS BRAKES IN FRONT OF HIM FORCING HIM TO HIT FROM BEHIND. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

May 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE APPLY HIS BRAKES IN FRONT OF HIM FORCING HIM TO HIT FROM BEHIND. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

May 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THERE WAS NO FURTHER PROBLEM. *JB THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. (MODEL LS)SCC

Apr 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THERE WAS NO FURTHER PROBLEM. *JB THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. (MODEL LS)SCC

Apr 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR. SCC

Apr 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR. SCC

Mar 27, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN THE REAR DOOR WAS CLOSED. *NLM *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN THE REAR DOOR WAS CLOSED. *NLM *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THAT THEY STATED THAT THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. * NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THAT THEY STATED THAT THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. * NLM

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACT AND CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACT AND CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT BEEN ON A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 20MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED ON THE COLLISION AND HER BRAKES ALSO FAILED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED TO CALL NHTSA AND REPORT THE PROBLEM . TS

Nov 25, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT BEEN ON A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 20MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED ON THE COLLISION AND HER BRAKES ALSO FAILED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED TO CALL NHTSA AND REPORT THE PROBLEM . TS

Oct 31, 2002 Structure

THE UPPER DOOR HINGE PIN FELL OUT, DUE TO THE PIN LOCK WASHER BREAKING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL. THE HINGE IS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE STOP GUARD ON THE BOTTOM DUE TO THE FENDER BEING IN THE WAY TO INSTALL IT RIGHT SIDE UP. AS SUCH THE FLIMSY LOCK WASHER WHICH HOLDS THE PIN BROKE OFF ALLOWING...

Oct 31, 2002 Structure

THE UPPER DOOR HINGE PIN FELL OUT, DUE TO THE PIN LOCK WASHER BREAKING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL. THE HINGE IS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE STOP GUARD ON THE BOTTOM DUE TO THE FENDER BEING IN THE WAY TO INSTALL IT RIGHT SIDE UP. AS SUCH THE FLIMSY LOCK WASHER WHICH HOLDS THE PIN BROKE OFF ALLOWING...

Oct 22, 2002 Tires

PLEASE ADD DETAILS. MR

Oct 22, 2002 Tires

PLEASE ADD DETAILS. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATE WHILE DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE SPEEDED UP CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSS CONTROL IN RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATE WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING OUT OF CONTROL AT 115 MPH IN RESULT OF VEHICLE CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATE WHILE DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE SPEEDED UP CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSS CONTROL IN RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATE WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING OUT OF CONTROL AT 115 MPH IN RESULT OF VEHICLE CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Structure

I RENTED A FORD SABLE FROM BUDGET RENT A CAR FROM 9-21-2002 THRU 10-01-2002. ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING THAT TIME, I CUT MY LOWER LEFT LEG RATHER SEVERELY (ENOUGH TO PRODCUE RUNNING BLOOD) ON THE CAR DOOR. UPON CLOSELY EXAMINING THE DOOR, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE LOWER PORTION OF IT PROTRUDES SEVERAL IN...

Oct 3, 2002 Structure

I RENTED A FORD SABLE FROM BUDGET RENT A CAR FROM 9-21-2002 THRU 10-01-2002. ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING THAT TIME, I CUT MY LOWER LEFT LEG RATHER SEVERELY (ENOUGH TO PRODUCE RUNNING BLOOD) ON THE CAR DOOR. UPON CLOSELY EXAMINING THE DOOR, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE LOWER PORTION OF IT PROTRUDES SEVERAL INCH...

Oct 3, 2002 Structure

I RENTED A FORD SABLE FROM BUDGET RENT A CAR FROM 9-21-2002 THRU 10-01-2002. ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING THAT TIME, I CUT MY LOWER LEFT LEG RATHER SEVERELY (ENOUGH TO PRODCUE RUNNING BLOOD) ON THE CAR DOOR. UPON CLOSELY EXAMINING THE DOOR, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE LOWER PORTION OF IT PROTRUDES SEVERAL IN...

Oct 3, 2002 Structure

I RENTED A FORD SABLE FROM BUDGET RENT A CAR FROM 9-21-2002 THRU 10-01-2002. ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING THAT TIME, I CUT MY LOWER LEFT LEG RATHER SEVERELY (ENOUGH TO PRODUCE RUNNING BLOOD) ON THE CAR DOOR. UPON CLOSELY EXAMINING THE DOOR, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE LOWER PORTION OF IT PROTRUDES SEVERAL INCH...

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WILL STALL, VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL OCCASION AT THE DEALER AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURS. NLM

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WILL STALL, VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL OCCASION AT THE DEALER AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURS. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCK UPS AND WILL NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE SEAT BELT IS UNHOOKED,WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES.HAD SEAT BELT REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES PROBLEM STILL REOCCURED. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCK UPS AND WILL NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE SEAT BELT IS UNHOOKED,WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES.HAD SEAT BELT REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES PROBLEM STILL REOCCURED. NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE PULLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE WAS RACING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO TAKE OFF. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF REAR ENDING SOMEONE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Sep 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. AND THE CONSUMER FOOT WASN'T ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Sep 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE PULLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE WAS RACING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO TAKE OFF. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF REAR ENDING SOMEONE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Sep 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. AND THE CONSUMER FOOT WASN'T ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Sep 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING AVOID A CRASH CONSUMER DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO FLOORBOARD RESULTING IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING AVOID A CRASH CONSUMER DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO FLOORBOARD RESULTING IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Seat Belts

RENTAL CAR FORD TAURUS, FRONT PASS SEATBELT TIGHTENED WOULD NOT RELEASE, CUTTING INTO THROAT. RETURNED CAR. REC'D MERCURY SABLE, SAME PROBLEM. WAS STUCK DRIVING 17 HOURS FROM IN TO CT WITH BELT CUTTING INTO THROAT. USED BELT PROPERLY. WHEN LEANING OVER TO PICK UP ITEM FROM FLOOR, OR GLOVE COMPA...

Sep 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING AVOID A CRASH CONSUMER DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO FLOORBOARD RESULTING IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING AVOID A CRASH CONSUMER DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO FLOORBOARD RESULTING IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Seat Belts

RENTAL CAR FORD TAURUS, FRONT PASS SEATBELT TIGHTENED WOULD NOT RELEASE, CUTTING INTO THROAT. RETURNED CAR. REC'D MERCURY SABLE, SAME PROBLEM. WAS STUCK DRIVING 17 HOURS FROM IN TO CT WITH BELT CUTTING INTO THROAT. USED BELT PROPERLY. WHEN LEANING OVER TO PICK UP ITEM FROM FLOOR, OR GLOVE COMPA...

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLSION IN WHICH IT HIT A PARKED CAR AND RAN INTO A HOUSE, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON SHIFTING INTO GEAR VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF OUT OF CONTROL,CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLSION IN WHICH IT HIT A PARKED CAR AND RAN INTO A HOUSE, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON SHIFTING INTO GEAR VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF OUT OF CONTROL,CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WENT OUT, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AKJLG

Jul 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WENT OUT, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AKJLG

May 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT 45 MPH, DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS 5000 DOLLARS. *AK.*JB

May 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT 45 MPH, DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS 5000 DOLLARS. *AK.*JB

Apr 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, MORE THAN ONCE, VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP BECAUSE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE CONSUMERS FOOT HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.*AK .*JB

Apr 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND UPON STOPPING, CONSUMERS FOOT GOT STUCK BETWEEN BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *TT

Apr 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, MORE THAN ONCE, VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP BECAUSE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE CONSUMERS FOOT HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.*AK .*JB

Apr 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND UPON STOPPING, CONSUMERS FOOT GOT STUCK BETWEEN BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *TT

Apr 22, 2002 Visibility

THE LEFT REAR WINDOW SUDDENLY IMPLODED INTO THE CAR, SHATTERING INTO SEVERAL HUNDRED SMALL PIECES. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR OTHER PROJECTILE. THE TEMPERATURE CONTRAST BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WAS NOT GREAT.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Visibility

THE LEFT REAR WINDOW SUDDENLY IMPLODED INTO THE CAR, SHATTERING INTO SEVERAL HUNDRED SMALL PIECES. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR OTHER PROJECTILE. THE TEMPERATURE CONTRAST BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WAS NOT GREAT.*AK