My daughter had just driven all over the state with her student teaching assignment. She was going to teach for the day when she had tire failure. She had just left from her apartment going 10 mph and about one mile from her place. The coil spring broke jabbing into her tire and causing a blow out. We had to have the car towed and the mechanic said these mecuries and Ford Sable were good for this kind od a problem. Then I got on line and it sais that one point back in 95 that these kind of cars had to have guards to protect the coils from the tires. I am concerned.

- Havana, IL, USA

My 1995 merc. Sable.2 months ago my right from spring broke and went through my tire I was able to controle it till we stoped but the car was so bad it needed a tow and $375 to fix it.I was told it was a defective spring and should have been recalled.and they have fixed a lot of cars like mine with bad springs.then just today the left front spring broke and again into the tire it went.this time it cost $260 to fix it.and again I was told it was a defective spring from factory.this was a diferent auto repair in different state.he also said he thought there was a recall on them.I never got a recall notice from Ford deal in hicksvill Ohio where the car was bought new??is there a probelm with the springs if so who owes me the cost of fixing it.

- Antwerp, OH, USA

Car was parked in drive when got in to drive would not move. After inspection we found that the coil spring had sheared off and was laying right by vehicle. Upon further inspection found both sides to be broken. Car has not been driven rough and was still in good condition otherwise. Nothing has been done at this time but contacted dealer and would cost major to repair.

- Walnut, IL, USA

While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that the front coil springs were broken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front coil springs were broken and needed to be replaced.

- Aurora, NY, USA

When beginning to back car out of garage, driver's side front coil spring failed. Left fender sagged noticeably and piece of spring was found on floor of garage under car. After having car towed to repair shop, investigation showed right side front coil spring to also be broken, but still in place.

- Brandon, MS, USA

When the consumer started the vehicle and drove slowly about 50 feet, he discovered the two front coils springs were broke and the vehicle had a flat tire. The coil springs broke due to corrosion.

- Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA

While driving the front suspension coil spring had broken and punctured the driver side front tire. Ts scc

- West Lake, OH, USA

Vehicle was going down the hill and black smoke was coming from rear. Driver's front tire blewout due to coil spring slipping down over the strut which pushed up against the tire and puncturing it. Dealer was notified.

- Correy, PA, USA

Vehicle was in for a oil change. Consumer noticed high beams were not shining right distance. Also, dealer noticed that both front coil springs were broken. Consumer felt both coil springs should not have broken at the same time. Feels its a manufacturer's defect.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Both front springs broke, causing the front end to come down on the frames.

- Random Lake, WI, USA

Front coil springs broke off, mechanic stated this should not have happened, there is a recall 98I002, however it only covers 1993 year Sable.

- Pine Plains, NY, USA

While driving, front coil springs broke, causing front end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced. Fluctuating speedometer was replaced. Starter and wire harness have been replaced. Muffler and tail pipe have been replaced. 2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.

- East Sycruse, NY, USA

While driving out of driveway found out that left front tire was flat. Took vehicle to shop for tire repair and found out that front coils spring were broken in two parts, had punchured tire.

- Liver Pool, NY, USA

While driving the passenger's front coil spring broke, puncturing the tire and causing a tire blow out and almost an accident. Prolbem similar to previous year model recall.

- Waukee, IA, USA

Right front coil spring failed while parked at supermarket.

- Chittenang, NY, USA