Front coil spring on a '99 Sable, the recall was only good up to 150 miles and my car already had 197 miles. Ford would not pay for the spring because the had a recall limit. I have driven over 1.3 miles never broke a spring. How can Ford set a limit for this recall.

- Danvers, MA, USA

Front spring failure, tire damage.

- Rochester, NY, USA

Consumer had coil spring shields installed under safety recall, vehicle would make a loud noise when hitting a dip. The shields that were installed under the recall was causing the noise, so therefore the consumer requested that the dealer remove them. Once they were removed, the noise stopped. The dealer did advise the consumer that driving without the shields could be very dangerous.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

The consumer received recall 04517 from Ford in August 2004. Tried last year to have recall repairs done, but Ford informed the consumer they did not have the parts in. Now, they have the parts and wanted to charge the consumer for the parts that have to be taken off. Received another postcard in May 2005 saying that the dealer could now order the parts. Took the vehicle to dealer on August 22, 2005 because they just got the parts for the vehicle. Contacted manufacturer, they said the linkage were not part of the recall, but had to remove the old coil springs order to put the new ones on.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

Dt : the front passengers side could hear a noise coming from the tire. Took vehicle to the shop, and they said spring broke and the fixed it with a used part.

- Brookland Park, MN, USA

NHTSA recall campaign 04V332000; Ford issued a front coil spring recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but had the left front coil break off. Ford was not willing to repair the coil since it was a break and not a fracture of the part.

- Halesite, NY, USA

'recall campaign' issued for 1999-2001 Taurus and Sable, 3 different dealers parts not available and unaware of any recall. Recall #04V332000.

- Roselle, NJ, USA

'recall campaign' concerning front coil spring. Recall campaign #04V332000. The consumer experienced the failure prior to the recall. The consumer was reimbursed, however the consumer wanted the other coil spring replaced, but was told he would have to wait for the part to become available

- Mansfield, PA, USA

NHTSA recall campaign 04V332000 concerning coil springs. Owner stated that the defect had been repaired. However, the guard covering the coil spring failed to prevent the broken spring from damaging the tire. This defect had occurred twice.

- Brewster, NY, USA

No parts were available for recall 04S17 concerning coil spring. Dave allan 603-434-0341.

- Chester, NH, USA

Consumer received recall campaign 04V332000 concerning front coil spring. No parts were available. Service manager magaret. The consumer was told that the problem could not be fixed until it broke.

- North Babylon, NY, USA

Consumer received recall campaign notice notice 04V332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts were available. Service manager joe.

- Rye, NY, USA

The consumer received a recall for the front coil spring. To date no contact has been made as the letter stated and no parts have been received by the dealer. NHTSA recall front coil spring 04V332000.

- Guys Mills, PA, USA

" NHTSA recall campaign 04V332000" concerning front coil spring shield. Consumer received a recall letter for the front coil spring shield. To date no parts have been made available for the repairs.

- Pennsauken, NJ, USA

While backing out of the driveway front coil spring broke, damaging the front left tire. Consumer received a recall notice for the front coil spring shield.04V332000/front coil spring. Currently, the parts needed for repair were unavailable. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who advised consumer to contact the dealership. Consumer contacted the dealership, who urged consumer to keep contacting him for availability of parts.

- Fremont, OH, USA

NHTSA 04V332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts were available.

- Peabody, MA, USA

NHTSA campaign 04V332000; Ford issued a front coil recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but the dealer did not have the parts available in order to do repairs.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

NHTSA campaign 04V332000; Mercury issued a front coil springs recall. This vehicle is included in the recall, but the dealer still does not have the parts available to repair the vehicle.

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

While waiting to have the front coil spring recall 04V332000 performed, the front left coil spring broke and cut the front left tire. The dealership doesn't know when the recall part will be available to perform the recall.

- Eveleth, MN, USA

While pulling out of the driveway the front driver's side coil spring broke. As a result, the tire was punctured. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA