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So, Whenever I turned the steering wheel the front end was making some strange noises. I was thinking ball joints, so I took the wheels off to take a look. The front springs on both sides were broke on the top and bottom, in exactly the same spots. Currently a 114,000K on orginal suspension....
Is this a common problem with CSVT's?
How would something like this happen?
I had suspension plans for the future, just not this soon. I guess its time to start saving for the Koni kit...or searching the classifieds
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98 T Red SVT
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It just happens, it flexes and snaps, I had one break on me at like 65K-68K. Crazy isn't it.
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What year and where was you car built? I know 98 Contours built in Kansas City have a recall for broken front springs I am not sure if the mileage limit is 100 or 150K miles.
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good info, it was built in Kansas City!! I will have to look into the recall..... Thanks for the info 
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I have a 98 Mystique and I had new springs and struts put on under the recall, but I had less than 30K miles on the car at the time. If you do a net search for recalls you should be able to find out the terms and if your car is subject to the recall. Then just call Ford and they will tell you what to do.
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I just got back from the local Ford dealer. Recall excludes SVT's.
I got a copy of the OASIS report......It did not give any detail just said that it was not covered.
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I recall does not exclude the SVT. This happened to me last month and got it fixed, but my svt had 58,000 miles. They are pulling your leg. Maybe the miles have something to do with it I think its 100K
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Originally posted by Nick98CSVT:
I recall does not exclude the SVT. This happened to me last month and got it fixed, but my svt had 58,000 miles. They are pulling your leg. Maybe the miles have something to do with it I think its 100K
Unless things have changed since the recall was first issued, the SVT was excluded. I remember it well. We never did see many broken Contour springs in southern California though.
There were two recalls. The first was to install guards so that if a spring did break, it would not puncture a tire. The guards didn't fit very well and a lot of people took them off because they were noisy. The second part would replace the springs only if they did break. The SVT was not included in either of these.
Eoither the dealer was able to negotiate a deal with Ford for your SVT or the dealer will not be paid by Ford for the claim.
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I don't know if CSVT's were included. I just had my springs replaced in December but again I had less than 30K on my Mystique. However, the recall is good for up to 150K miles. You should call Ford first and they will tell you what to do and then go to your local dealer. There is apparently a requirement that your car be sold or registered in certain states. I had problems with local dealers doing the work, even after I had called Ford directly and had been told that set up an appointment with my local dealer for replacement of the springs. I finally found a dealer who could do the work and they also replaced my front struts as well as the indicated they were prematurely worn due to the broken spring. The recall info is as follows:
Make : FORD Model : CONTOUR Year : 1998
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01I013000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 03, 2001
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 203426
Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998 FORD CONTOUR/MERCURY MYSTIQUE PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
Remedy:
FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF A VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Notes:
FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
Check to Request Research. Submit below.
Make : FORD Model : CONTOUR Year : 1998
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V255000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 03, 2001
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 108000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION IN HIGH CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.
Consequence:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SPRING CATCHER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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