1987 MERCURY SABLE
9 recalls, 105 complaints - 49 TSBs
98V323000 Dec 16, 1998
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANI... Read more
Consequence
IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
94E036000 Nov 25, 1994
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.
Consequence
OVER TIME, A PORTION OF THE BRACKET CAN TEAR AWAY FROM THE STRUT, FALLING INTO AND PUNCTURING THE TIRE OR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.
93V106000 Jun 23, 1993
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS... Read more
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE REAR CORNERS DROPS, ONLY MINOR INDICATIONS OF A MALFUNCTION SUCH AS A CLUNKING NOISE OR SLIGHT CHANGE IN STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE NOTICEABLE. HOWEVER, IF BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME DROP, STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSI... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.
92V065000 May 11, 1992
WHEELS
Defect Description
CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Consequence
THERE IS A DANGER OF AIR DEPRIVATION, HYPERTHERMIA,AND/OR PANIC RESPONSE TO A CHILD WHO HAS LOCKED HIMSELF OR HERSELF INTO THECOMPARTMENT, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.
91V134000 Aug 6, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.
Consequence
SEVERELY CORRODED ROTORS MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE NEARTHE INNER EDGES OF THE BRAKE DISCS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS,HIGHER THAN NORMAL PEDAL EFFORTS, LOUD GRINDING NOISES, AND MODERATE PULLS WHENTHE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS MAY INCREASE MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTAN... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
87V017000 Feb 19, 1987
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.
Consequence
GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.
Remedy
APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.
86V148000 Nov 7, 1986
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SPINDLE STEM SEPARATES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SPINDLE.
86V144000 Oct 28, 1986
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN LOWER SHAFTS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT TO THE SHAFT INSULATOR FLANGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
105 total complaints
4 crashes 7 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| SEATS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA 98V323000. SUBFRAME BUSHINGS BROKE LOOSE CAUSE NEAR ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF STEERING. LOCAL FORD MOTOR COMPANY DENIED TO FIX BECAUSE OF VIN NUMBER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 19, 2004
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jul 19, 2004
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
May 7, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2004
DRIVERS SEAT BROKE LOOSE FROM MOUNT. SEAT ROCKS FORWARD AND BACK. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. DOORS ARE CLOSED. FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 7, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2004
DRIVERS SEAT BROKE LOOSE FROM MOUNT. SEAT ROCKS FORWARD AND BACK. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. DOORS ARE CLOSED. FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 7, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2004
DRIVERS SEAT BROKE LOOSE FROM MOUNT. SEAT ROCKS FORWARD AND BACK. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. DOORS ARE CLOSED. FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 8, 2002
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHILE ON VACATION IN FLORDIA, I WHEN TO A AUTO SHOP AND BROUGHT A PUSH PULL 50 AMP SWITCH AND BY PASSED THE PARTS OF THE SWITCH THAT HAD MELTED. I REPLACED THE PUSH SWITCH A NUMBER OF TIMES, CHEAPER THEN GOING TO A DEALER AND GETTING ROBBED FOR PART THAT WAS DEFECTIVE IN THE F... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING LIGHT FOR DRIVER'S DOOR WILL ILLUMINATE. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL THEN UNLOCK ON ITS OWN. CAUSE OF PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING LIGHT FOR DRIVER'S DOOR WILL ILLUMINATE. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL THEN UNLOCK ON ITS OWN. CAUSE OF PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: May 6, 2001
THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE, WHICH WAS NEVER USED, WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD/BELT SEPARATION, THE TIRE MAKE/MODEL WAS NOT GIVEN BECAUSE THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS UNREADABLE, THE TIRE HAD UNDER 300 MILES ON IT, SPECIFIC INJURY INFORMATION WAS NOT GIVEN. ... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 8, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
WHILE GOING 30-35 MPH SMELLED SMOKE. AFTER PULLING OVER CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB BASE COVER MELTED. CONTACTED DEALER. PROBLEM MAY BE LINKED TO BRAKE VACUUM PLATE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEELS:HUB
Nov 8, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
WHILE GOING 30-35 MPH SMELLED SMOKE. AFTER PULLING OVER CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB BASE COVER MELTED. CONTACTED DEALER. PROBLEM MAY BE LINKED TO BRAKE VACUUM PLATE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Apr 27, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL RIM AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHILCLE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 3, 2000
Incident date: Apr 2, 2000
BOLT THAT HOLDS STEERING RACK PULLED THOUGHT THE FRAME. VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERABLE, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL (98S36) SUB-FRAME MOUNTS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1988
THE STALLING PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THEY SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEER, BUT, HE TOO WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERS WASHED HIS HANDS. THE MANUFACTURER TOO WOULDN'T RESPONSE. SO WE GAVE UP. BUT HEARD OF A RECENT LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 16, 1999
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBELT BUCKLES BROKE OFF, CAUSING NO PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANTS IN EVENT OF A CRASH. REPLACED BUCKLES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 16, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS LOOSE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 16, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS LOOSE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 7, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN FLUID LEAKS FROM RACK AND PINION. ALSO MAKES NOIS EIN POWER STEERING. *AK
STEERING
Apr 7, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN FLUID LEAKS FROM RACK AND PINION. ALSO MAKES NOIS EIN POWER STEERING. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Apr 5, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 5, 1999
DIGITAL DASH BOARD COMPONENT GAUGES (SPEED, GAS, ETC.) FAILED, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH SHORTING OUT.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Apr 5, 1999
FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Apr 5, 1999
FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 5, 1999
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE, REQUIRING ENGINE TO BE REBUILT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 5, 1999
FUEL PUMP FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Apr 5, 1999
REPLACEMENT OF THREE FAILED RADIATORS SINCE PURCHASE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE OF THE RECALL (93V106000) COMPONENT, HOWEVER DENIED SERVICE DUE TO VIN #. (MJS)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 25, 1999
RECALL REPAIR WORK NOT COMPLETED ON THE SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNTS (#93V106000), DUE TO DEALERSHIP SCHEDULING PROBLEM.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 23, 1999
Incident date: Dec 24, 1997
SUBFRAME BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING SUBFRAME TO COLLAPSE AND CRASH TO THE GROUND, PRIOR TO RECALL.
SEATS
Mar 22, 1999
Incident date: Feb 28, 1999
DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNT BROKE WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. IF MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY AND THE MOUNT BROKE, WE COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT. IF THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT AND THE MOUNT BROKE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSY INJURED BECAUSE THE SEAT IS THE ANCHOR. THE LOCAL FORD DEALE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 24, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UPHILL AND APPLYING GAS THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SUDDENLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR. DEALER SAID THE TRANSAXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 22, 1999
Incident date: Feb 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE VEHICLE LOST ITS STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK
STEERING
Feb 22, 1999
Incident date: Feb 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE VEHICLE LOST ITS STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
THREE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF FLUSH ON DOORS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 1999
UNSPECIFIED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 12, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE, AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 12, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE, AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 12, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE, AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 9, 1999
TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST LIKE IT IS SUPPOSE TO DO. GEAR DRAGS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THREE INSIDE VEHICLE DOOR HANDLES BREAKING OFF, 1 DRIVER SIDE & 2 PASSENGER SIDE . DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A MFR. RECALL / COULD SOMEONE HELP IN THIS MATTER? *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 27, 1999
Incident date: Jan 26, 1999
STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN WHEN DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 27, 1999
Incident date: Jan 26, 1999
STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN WHEN DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 20, 1996
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, AND THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 10, 1998
RECALL # 93V106000, THE BODY MOUNTS THAT SUPPORT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL, AND HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WERE NOT REPAIRING VEHICLES BEFORE 1988. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 1, 1998
Incident date: Oct 30, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 5, 1998
TRANSMISSION REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.
SEATS
Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: Feb 20, 1998
SEAT BROKE LOOSE CAUSING INJURY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 18, 1998
VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE AIR INLET PORTS (MANIFOLD:ENGINE).
Showing 50 of 105 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 MERCURY SABLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 MERCURY SABLE
49 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 4 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99183
Sep 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9802169838
May 27, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
982675
Apr 1, 1998
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9832
Feb 16, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9743
Feb 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
BC9683961001
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT
BC9584961001
Oct 1, 1996
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
95157
Jul 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
THE TORQUE CONVERTER IDENTIFICATION CODES HAVE BEEN REVISED AS OF 3/1/95. *SD
9592
May 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
BC8890950401
Apr 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
BC8890950401
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
BC8890950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC8890950401
Apr 1, 1995
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
BC8890950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC8890950401
Apr 1, 1995
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
UNKNOWN
9566
Mar 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
CHIRP OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
9556
Mar 1, 1995
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
PREMATURE WEAR ON INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY REAR CAMBER AND TOE SETTINGS THAT ARE NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION. *TW
95511
Mar 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
9511
Jan 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES. *TW
9523
Jan 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW
BC0270950103
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME AXOD CHAIN COVERS WERE OVERDRILLED IN THE OVERDRIVE SERVO APPLY CIRCUIT, CAUSING THE OVERDRIVE BAND TO BE APPLIED AT ALL TIMES. *TW
94243
Nov 1, 1994
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS. *TW
MERCURY SABLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY SABLE across all model years (1986, 2008).
111
Total Recalls
7,213
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
409
Reported Crashes
253
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
MERCURY SABLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 112 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 75 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 251 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 541 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 528 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 578 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 302 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 243 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 326 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 391 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 485 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 534 | View |
| 1993 | 8 | 981 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 517 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 346 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 220 | View |
| 1989 | 8 | 300 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 189 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 9 | 105 | |
| 1986 | 9 | 55 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |