2001 Mercury Sable Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How suspension:front:springs:coil springs ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 430 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Mercury Sable overview page.
What owners report
“NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V332000; FORD ISSUED A FRONT COIL SPRINGS RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS…”NHTSA complaint 10106837 — filed 01/05/2005
“CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, AND TO DATE THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT MADE CONTACT TO ADVISE THE CONSUMER THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10106766 — filed 01/04/2005
“NHTSA RECALL 04V332000; FORD HAS ISSUED A FRONT COIL SPRINGS RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE PARTS STILL WERE UNAVAILABLE FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10105309 — filed 12/27/2004
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Mercury Sable have suspension:front:springs:coil springs problems?
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Mercury Sable: 28 of 430 complaints on file (6.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Mercury Sable have in total?
430 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 30 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's suspension:front:springs:coil springs category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
