Struts

There is a safety recall on the springs. Call the dealer and they will replace the springs at no charge.
See below

SAFETY RECALL 04S17 - FRONT COIL SPRINGS - REQUESTS FOR RECALL SERVICE ACTION
TSB 16-0068
SAFETY RECALL 04S17 - FRONT COIL SPRINGS - REQUESTS FOR RECALL SERVICE ACTION
Publication Date: April 21, 2016
FORD: 1999-2001 Taurus
MERCURY: 1999-2001 Sable
This article supersedes TSB 14-0165 to provide updated contact direction to the Special Service Support Center.

ISSUE:
For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A fractured front coil spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. If a front coil spring should fracture and come in contact with a tire, the tire may rupture resulting in rapid air loss, which could increase the risk of a crash without warning.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles that are not covered under Safety Recall 04S17 but exhibit front coil spring corrosion, dealers can submit a Non-Involved Vehicle type contact to the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) from the PTS website to request recall service action. Dealers should provide pictures of the VIN, Odometer and a picture of the coil spring corrosion. Dealers located in U.S. Federalized Territories (America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) must contact expcso@ford. Com to request recall service action. To qualify, the vehicles must still be equipped with original equipment front coil springs and struts.
If approved, follow Safety Recall 04S17. Dealers are to install protective shields on both front coil springs.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES
04S17

WARRANTY STATUS
Information Only - Not Warrantable

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

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TENSION STRUT-TO-SUBFRAME BUSHINGS
Removal & Installation
Remove lower control arm. See below .
Remove and discard nut.
Remove washer and bushing from front of tension strut. Pull strut rearward to remove from subframe.
Remove tension strut insulator. Install new bushing on tension strut end, and insert into subframe. Install new front bushing. Clean tension strut threads. Tighten to specification

CONTROL ARM
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove and discard nut. Pull large dished washer from tension strut. Remove ball joint pinch bolt and nut and discard. If necessary, use a drift punch to remove pinch bolt.
Spread steering knuckle pinch joint, and separate control arm from knuckle. Remove control arm inner pivot nut and bolt and discard. Remove control arm assembly from tension strut.
Installation
Insert tension strut into control arm bushing. Position control arm into subframe bracket. Install new nut and bolt, and tighten to specification.
Install ball joint into steering knuckle. Position ball joint stud groove so bolt can be installed without forcing. Insert new pinch bolt and nut, and tighten to specification. Clean tension strut threads. Install new nut, and position dished washer with dished side away from control arm bushing. Tighten nut to specification.

Once bar out kit fit on it
IM still not sure if we are on the same page
check the fig and let me know if that is the kit you are looking to replace

I believe its metal and not hard plastic, its like outer shell of a bushing and it sit inside the frame
and if so you can weld it back on to the frame

try to get picture if you can

I couldn't find any info on access to the top of the strut. Just look around carefully and pull back any material that may be covering up the strut tower. Once the strut is removed be carefully when taking the strut apart and follow these steps. Good luck

Spring and Shock Absorber
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number
Oxygen Sensor Wrench 303-476 (T94P-9472-A)

Disassembly

1.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE SPRING FROM THE STRUT WITHOUT FIRST COMPRESSING THE SPRING WITH A TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove strut rod nut by turning rod and holding nut. Nut must be turned and rod held stationary to avoid possible fracture of rod at base of hex.

NOTE: Before compressing rear spring (5560), mark location of rear spring to top mount using a grease pencil.

Remove the rear spring and shock absorber (18080) as described.

2.

Place shock absorber and rear spring assembly in a suitable spring compressor.

Item Part Number Description
1 †Mark before Disassembly
2 †Hook on Second Coil from Top
3 †Short Thrust Screw
4 †Long Thrust Screw
5 †Spring Compressor
6 †Hook on Top Coil

3.

Place 10 mm six point deep well socket on top of shock absorber shaft and hold while removing top shaft mounting nut with a Oxygen Sensor Wrench 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) and ratchet.

4.

Loosen spring compressor tool, then remove top rear shock absorber bracket (18192) and rear spring.

Assembly

1.

Inspect rear spring to make sure rear spring damper (5A669) rear spring insulator retainer (5A545) are properly positioned.

2.

Using a spring compressor, install rear spring, bottom washer, if equipped, rear shock absorber bracket, upper washer and nut on rear shock absorber shaft.

Item Part Number Description
1 N801310-S100 Nut (3 Req'd)
2 N804608-S150 Nut
3 N804232-S100 Washer (2 Req'd)
4 18192 Rear Shock Absorber Bracket
5 5560 Rear Spring
6 18080 Shock Absorber
7 18A085 Rear Shock Absorber Jounce Bumper (Part of 18080)
8 5K617 Rear Spring Center Mounting Insulator (Part of 18080)
9 18K005 Dust Boot (Part of 18080)
A †Tighten to 25-34 Nm (19-25 Lb-Ft)
B †Tighten to 53-71 Nm (39-53 Lb-Ft)

3.

NOTE: Install rear spring with rear spring insulator retainer on the bottom as shown to prevent rear spring damper from sliding down the spring.

Make sure rear spring is properly located in upper mount and lower spring seat and that mount washers are positioned correctly.

4.

Tighten rod nut to 53-71 Nm (39-53 lb-ft). Use Oxygen Sensor Wrench 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) to turn the nut and a 10 mm six point deep well socket to hold shaft so it will not turn while tightening nut. Do not use pliers on strut rod as finished rod surface could be damaged.