Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
BC101249702001/02/199751188Removing or replacing one of the front strut spring on a vehicle us a rotunda #014-00781 strut spring compressor master set. *jd06/27/1997
BC085196100710/07/199650433Procedure for concerns of ride quality. *tt04/24/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT
98-473109/01/1998607143Clunk or plop coming from front end. *ak11/02/2000
9711109723111/10/199753658Diagnostic and inspection procedure for front suspension noise. *yc03/30/1998
BC101639723001/23/199751512Buzz noise in ax4s transaxles at all speeds or idle on vehicles. *jd06/27/1997
BC030897020101/02/199751108Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area. *jd06/27/1997
BC0308A9702002/01/199751622Thump/klunk noise from front suspension area. *tw06/27/1997
BC030896110111/01/199650716Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area. *tw06/17/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
BC348297230101/23/199751478Replacing front rear struts on a vehicle, the replacement strut may appear to be appoximately 2 too short. *jd06/27/1997
BC101969723001/23/199751556Replacing front or rear struts on a 1996/97 vehicle, the replacement strut may appear to be approximately 2 too short when compared to the strut in the vehicle. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
BC013097020101/02/199751036Removing or replacing one of the front strut springs on a 1996/97 taurus or sable vehicle use rotunda #014-00781 strut spring compressor master set. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR
972501/20/199751383Suspension - clunking noise from front suspension - taurus sable built through 1/14/97 - continental built through 12/16/96. *tw06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR
819902/01/2000612411Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under normal driving conditions.06/08/2000
BC030897230101/23/199751416Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - REAR
9626312/16/199650989Suspension - rear - availability of camber kit to improve inner edge wear on rear tires. *tw06/17/1997
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS
BC231197050105/01/199752806Some vehicles may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear suspension when driving over bumps. *tw09/12/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
05/30/20011
 The left front spring pierced the front tire, after it had broken in two while consumer was backing out of driveway, dealer found passenger spring, stablizer link, and strut bearing broken, both springs were replaced.*jb manufacturer notified. *tt
09/06/1999
 While driving at 70 mph the rubber on the tire came off and damaged the bumper/ fender, and part of the rubber hit another vehicle which damaged the other vehicle's windshield. also, some type of noise within the vehicle, and vehicle was going from side to side. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
 When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of all power. also, when making a left or right hand turn there is a knocking noise coming from front end. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak
01/25/1996
 Large vibration sound heard when vehicle makes right hand turns, front end supension/axle repaired and lubed sway bar bushings. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
4
 While driving engine collapsed due to rusting. this caused the frame to break. also, when the engine collapsed the ball joints broke, causing the tires to disengage from the vehicle. *ak
1
 While driving passenger's front wheel fell off. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front passenger upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.*ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
4
 While driving engine collapsed due to rusting. this caused the frame to break. also, when the engine collapsed the ball joints broke, causing the tires to disengage from the vehicle. *ak
1
 While driving passenger's front wheel fell off. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front passenger upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.*ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
06/01/2001202/17/2001
 Consumer is having some problems with engine, engine overheats and at times stalls.*ak radiator has been replaced two times, headgaskets were replaced and finally engine was replaced. shocks were replaced. *slc
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
07/26/2003104/15/1998
 The consumer stated that while driving, the spring puncture the right front tire. dealer notified. *ph as soon as the vehicle was place in reverse there was a loud noise and the front left side of the vehicle collapsed. when the consumer attempted to replaced the tire he noticed that the coil spring broke which in turn punctured the tire. *scc *nlm
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR
06/16/2006184000108/01/1998
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the left front wheel stabilizer arm wobbled from side to side. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop and it was determined, the front undercarriage and engine mounts were rusted. the vehicle was exposed to extreme winter weather and corrosive road salts. the repair shop concluded that due to the extensive corrosion, the problem could not be corrected. the manufacturer was not alerted.
SUSPENSION - REAR
02/22/1996102/23/1996
 Failed sway bar links caused clunking noise when turning.

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