My rear springs were replaced last week..broken in three places.Even found a piece on the garage floor.
Visual inspection is not good enough.The mechanics where I brought my car could hear the noise..but, could not see what it was. finger probing along the coil spring resulted in a broken piece being dislodged.
The antisway bar links were also shot to hell.
KEEP your receipts! I have reported the defect to Transport Canada.The individual whom I talked to there told me that the issue is currently under investigation.The NHTSA guys in the good ol' USA are involved also.
Note that the springs are not available (as far as I know) aftermarket...only through a ford parts counter.
