Car would not move when placed in reverse, when it did move left front tire blew out. When I removed tire, found coil spring had broken and punctured tire. Very thankful it happened in driveway. Other model years are covered by recall, could not find anything for 1997.

- South Yarmouth, MA, USA

Ford Mercury Sable station wagon 1997. Front coil spring broke and went pass the base and made contact with the front driver's side tire. This tire was shredded. Consumer was driving a very slow speed when this happened. Ford was recalling the 1999 - 2001 models under recall 04S17, this recall does not apply to the 1997. Model.

- Blairstown, NJ, USA

Broken right front coil spring observed while servicing brake system. Severe clunking sound radiated through vehicle for 3-5 days prior to service.

- White Lake, MI, USA

While backing car from garage(slowly) right front coil spring snapped, stabbing tire, slicing tire 360 drgrees. Vehicle dropped to floor breaking upper bearing on coil spring. Looks like a defect in the steel at break and at other locations on coil. Had this happened at any speed a sure accident was going to happen. This is a serious flaw that Ford says has no recall, thus no recourse for me except never buy another Ford. Thank you ( where are these coils made Mexico"?")

- Pittsford, NY, USA

While driving front coil spring broke, causing front tire to wear out.

- Antwarp, OH, USA