2002 MERCURY SABLE User Comment / Complaint

Pulling out of driveway, heard snap, followed by a rush of air and drop of vehicle. inspected tire and which was resting on the rim, attempted to change tire and discovered that spring was protruding thought back of tire and i could not remove. consequences scare me had i been traveling at any rate of speed i would not be here today. repair shop informed me that they see this frequently with the mercury sable cars. new tire, coil spring and labor concluded a bill of $331.68. lincoln mercury dealership would not do anything but advise to contact ford, ford car was no longer under warranty and they had no complaints for this years model. however 2001 and prior they had recalls for this very problem and provided the sables with a protective spring shield. driving this car and others who drive this car are dealing with a major safety hazard that has a history with this manufacture.