The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable. The vehicle had the same failures as mentioned in the recall regarding 2000 Mercury Sable. The only difference was that the rear coil spring failed and punctured the tire while driving at 35 mph. An unusual noise was heard before the tire was punctured. Ford stated that nothing could be done because the recall applied only to the front coil springs. The service dealer replaced the failed springs with ones from the manufacturer, and stated that the noise was due to the muffler baffle. Also, the dealer mentioned that Ford was in the process of developing a different type of spring that has not yet been released. The current mileage is 39,798, and failure mileage was 39,700. The consumer stated that the vehicle was taken to another dealer who then replaced the struts and that solved the problem. Updated 06/09/07

- South Field, MI, USA

2000 Mercury Sable with duratec V6 24V engine. Started car; loud bang; intake manifold exploded. No previous problems with starting or driving the vehicle. All maintenance done in timely manner. When intake manifold exploded pieces of plastic flew and insulation under hood was actually shredded. Could have caused serious injury had someone had hood open when car was started. Car currently at new brighton Ford waiting for repair.

- Mounds View, MN, USA

1) intake manifold exploded when starting the car; ) car not driveable; ) towed to white bear Lincoln Mercury for service - estimate provided 25, March, 2005.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

Intake manifold experienced an explosion and blew up. Consumer was pulling up to the driveway when this occurred.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA