Sub frame rusted through around front lower control arm bolts causing excessive play in steering and possible separation of control arm from sub frame. Front mount bolt is recessed 1/2 inch in to the sub frame where water/salt can collect and has no where to drain.

- Blaine, MN, USA

Ford safety recall 04S17 letter to me states: We expect that these shields will be available in December 2004." This "shield" is, in my opinion, a cheap, ineffective rube goldberg, attempt by Ford to cover up a life-threatening situation caused by the fracture of front coil springs puncturing the front tires and in Ford's own words: "...which could increase the risk of a crash without warning." Ford also states it would replace a coil spring which fractures. This is an irresponsible position: Replace the coild spring only after the accident. Are we owners of 1999 through 2002 Sable and tauruses to avoid driving out cars until the non-solution "container" parts might arrive in December" and then wait until the service department can schedule the non-solution" action by your Agency is required to force Ford to begin replacement of both front coil springs now! anything less will result in accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

Consumer was backing out of a parking space and when moving forward front suspension crashed to the ground, and the front of the vehicle collapsed, left front ball joints fell to the ground and broke the axle. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired and there was nothing they could do.

- Rochester, NY, USA

While driving in traffic going downhill vehicle started to shimmer. Also, vehicle shook so hard that it pulled steering wheel out of driver's hands. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer refused to provide any assistance. Consumer had the rotors replaced and now everything operates as normal, as the rotors would heat up, the pulsation would increase.

- Red Bluff, CA, USA

The car pulls sharply to the right under accelleration. Then when it is freewheeling it pulls to the left. The car has been in for repairs 3 times and has been out of service for almost 60 days. The problem has not been corrected and Ford refuses to do any more. At a market research meeting 5/21/99 Ford.

- Southfield, MI, USA