1998 MERCURY SABLE
2 recalls, 243 complaints - 189 TSBs
98V198000 Aug 25, 1998
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.
Consequence
IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.
98V028000 Feb 10, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Remedy
OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
243 total complaints
35 crashes 3 fires 24 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 24 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 7 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2018
REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. POOR DESIGN. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS, BUT I DO NOT SEE IT. THIS IS UNSAFE, BECAUSE IT WILL THROW THE CAR AS IT GOES OVER A BUMP. IT CAN ALSO PUSH UP INTO THE TRUNK, IF NOT FIXED. VERY, VERY DANGEROUS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
THE HIGH BEAMS DO NOT FUNCTION, UNLESS THE LEVER (WHICH CHANGES THE BEAM FROM LOW TO HIGH) IS PULLED TOWARDS ME AND HELD CONSTANTLY IN THAT POSITION. WHEN THIS LEVER IS RELEASED THE HIGH BEAMS GO OFF, BUT THERE ARE NO LOW BEAMS. THE DEFECTIVE PART , ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, IS THE "LIGHTING CONTR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. DUE TO THE BRAKE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT AN INTERSECTION WITH AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND FACE THAT REQUIRE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. DUE TO THE BRAKE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT AN INTERSECTION WITH AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND FACE THAT REQUIRE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 19, 2012
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HEAR A RATTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ASSUMED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Apr 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO HOURS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A SMALL COMMUNITY PARK. AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE TIME TO CHECK THE SPEEDOMETER BEFORE THE TU... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 6, 2011
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE 3 MPH AND IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 19, 2011
Incident date: May 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD SOUND INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT FURTHER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A BUILDUP OF CORROSION FOUND ON AN UNKNOW... Read more
STEERING
Jan 19, 2011
Incident date: May 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD SOUND INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT FURTHER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A BUILDUP OF CORROSION FOUND ON AN UNKNOW... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2010
Incident date: Aug 31, 2009
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK MY CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP TO RETRIEVE STORED ENGINE CONTROL CODES PO443 AND PO455. I REPLACED THE PART AND THERE IS STILL THE SAME CODE PO443 AND PO455. I KEEP MY OLD PART. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Sep 9, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 MERCURY SABLE. SEVERAL MECHANICS STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED AND WAS RELATED TO A MANUFACTURERS RECALL; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Sep 9, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 MERCURY SABLE. SEVERAL MECHANICS STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED AND WAS RELATED TO A MANUFACTURERS RECALL; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 2, 2009
Incident date: Feb 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO CRASH AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ASSISTED THE CONTACT WITH PLACING THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN INFORMED HIM THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS THE CAUSE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE SHOP FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A SMALL HOLE UNDER THE FRAME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES NEAR THE SUBFRAME BY THE ENGINE. THE VEHI... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. W... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. W... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. W... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. W... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. W... Read more
TIRES
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. W... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 3, 2007
Incident date: Sep 17, 2007
1999 MERCURY SABLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CUSTOMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. *KB *TR THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AFTER PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL. UPDATED 03/22/10 UPDATED 05/28/10.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 11, 2007
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
BRAKES LINE LEAKING FLUID DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL,LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID WHEN BRAKES WERE PUT ON. *JB
STEERING
Aug 1, 2007
Incident date: Jul 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE GS. SHE STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE IT SWERVED TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A POLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SWELLING AND SHARP PAINS. THE CRASH W... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 27, 2007
Incident date: May 27, 1998
I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF WORK WHEN I HEARD MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. I WAS STILL IN THE PARKING LOT GOING LESS THAN 10 MPH. WHEN I GOT THE TIRE OFF I NOTICED THAT MY SPRING HAD BROKEN AND WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST MY TIRE CAUSING MY LOW-SPEED BLOWOUT. FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 7, 2007
Incident date: May 5, 2007
I DROVE THE CAR TO DO ERRANDS AND IT WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS. I PARKED THE CAR AT THE MALL AND CAME BACK TO DRIVE HOME AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I WAS FORCED TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. IT SHOWED NO SIGNS OF HAVING A PROBLEM, AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS INTACT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: Oct 27, 2002
FOR YEARS I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON 1998 MERCURY SABLE--THE DOME LIGHT, FLOOR LIGHTS AND DOOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. I KEEP THE DOME LIGHT OFF. THE FLOOR LIGHT BULBS WERE REMOVED. DOOR LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY ON. HOWEVER, 1.5 YEARS AGO, I LOST ALL HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT UPON ENTERING A HIGHWAY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: Oct 27, 2002
FOR YEARS I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON 1998 MERCURY SABLE--THE DOME LIGHT, FLOOR LIGHTS AND DOOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. I KEEP THE DOME LIGHT OFF. THE FLOOR LIGHT BULBS WERE REMOVED. DOOR LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY ON. HOWEVER, 1.5 YEARS AGO, I LOST ALL HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT UPON ENTERING A HIGHWAY... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 21, 2006
Incident date: Jul 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD. WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS OBSERVED TO BE FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED CAUSING THE FLAT TIRE. THE COIL SPRIN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND BLEW OUT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 8, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2006
NOISE FROM FRONT DURING TURNS. TOOK CAR TO SHOP SAME DAY AND WAS TOLD THE DRIVER FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND RUBBING ON TIRE DURING TURNS. THIS IS THE SECOND FRACTURED COIL SPRING ON THIS CAR. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED 4/20/05 AFTER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPRING FRACTURED (REP... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 8, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2006
NOISE FROM FRONT DURING TURNS. TOOK CAR TO SHOP SAME DAY AND WAS TOLD THE DRIVER FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND RUBBING ON TIRE DURING TURNS. THIS IS THE SECOND FRACTURED COIL SPRING ON THIS CAR. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED 4/20/05 AFTER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPRING FRACTURED (REP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 25, 2006
Incident date: Feb 14, 2006
ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006 AS I DROVE UP TO MY NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE DOOR, MY 1998 MERCURY SABLE WAGON HAD 'A MIND OF IT'S OWN'. IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE BRAKE BUT ACCELERATED 'ON IT'S OWN' CAUSING ME TO GO THROUGH THE DOOR AND HIT THE SIDE BRICK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. ... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 18, 2006
Incident date: Jan 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALTHOUGH BRAKE PRESSURE REMAINED CONSTANT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD MOTION. THE VEHICLE GENTLY TAPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR BUMPER. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF THE KEY IN THE IGN... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Dec 24, 2005
Incident date: Apr 17, 2005
WHILE RESEARCHING ANOTHER PROBLEM ONLINE, I FOUND REFERENCES TO COIL SPRING PROBLEMS FOR OTHER SABLE MODEL YEARS, SO THOUGHT I SHOULD NOTIFY NHTSA MY REAR COIL SPRING BROKE ALSO. WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING ON MY 1998 MERCURY SABLE WAGON BROKE. INCIDENT DATE IS ES... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Nov 7, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT SET CRUISE CONTROL SAT ON 35 MPH. WHEN HE WENT TO TAP THE BRAKE TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. HE HAD TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF BY HAND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 1, 2005
Incident date: Oct 30, 2005
1) VEHICLE WAS HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS WITH NOT EASILY COMING OUT OF THE 'PARK" POSITION. DEALER KEPT STATING THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. 2) OCT.30--TRAVELING AT 70 MPH HEADING FOR A DOWNHILL WITH RELATIVELY SHARP CURVE AT BOTTOM, BRAKED TO CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL WITH NO RESPONSE. AGAIN BRAKED HARD WITH ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 8, 2005
Incident date: Apr 8, 2005
GOT INTO VEHICLE AND HEARD A SUDDEN SNAPPING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING SHEARED OFF. DRIVER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. *BF
AIR BAGS
Apr 8, 2005
Incident date: Apr 2, 2005
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS, CAUSING THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER TO HIT A WALL ON THE RAMP. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Dec 29, 2004
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO KNOCK DOWN A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK (SUDDEN ACCELERATION) THERE WAS A REPAIR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN JUNE 02, 2004. ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
MY BRAKE LINE[METAL],RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. 1.NO INDICATION OF BRAKE FAILURE. 2.SEVERAL OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS DROVE MY CAR TO THE GROCERY STORE,THANKFULLY THIS IS WHERE THE BRAKES GAVE OUT. 3.MERCURY DEALERSHIP REPLACED LINE FOR ABOUT $275.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 23, 2004
Incident date: Nov 19, 2004
IN 1998 I PURCHASED A NEW MERCURY SABLE. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS BEEN INADEQUATE SINCE NEW. RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES, CHECKED AND STATED EVERYTHING WAS FINE. IN PANIC STOPS IT FEELS AS IF ONLY THE REAR WHEELS ARE BRAKING. NOW, AFTER 95,000 MILES I HAVE CHANGED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES AND REAR RO... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 23, 2004
Incident date: Nov 19, 2004
IN 1998 I PURCHASED A NEW MERCURY SABLE. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS BEEN INADEQUATE SINCE NEW. RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES, CHECKED AND STATED EVERYTHING WAS FINE. IN PANIC STOPS IT FEELS AS IF ONLY THE REAR WHEELS ARE BRAKING. NOW, AFTER 95,000 MILES I HAVE CHANGED THE REAR BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES AND REAR... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY
Dec 17, 2004
Incident date: Dec 17, 2004
THE CABIN AIR FILTER EQUIPMENT LEAKS RAINWATER INTO THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS CREATES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE IN THE VEHICLE, HENCE CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOGGING OF THE WINDOW GLASS, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD, PRESENTING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLISION DUE TO REDUCED... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 3, 2004
WHILE PARKED FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. *AK CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW IF FIRST FAILURE WAS OCCURRED WHILE PARKED OR WHILE MOVING IT OUT OF 3FT OF SNOW. CONSUMER COULDN'T SEE IT UNTIL MOVED FROM SNOW, 2... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Oct 5, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
WHILE THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS BACKING THE CONSUMER CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE. TOW TRUCK DRIVER FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT TIRE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL.*AK THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 9, 2004
Incident date: Sep 9, 2004
CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. INTERNAL FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 9, 2004
Incident date: Sep 9, 2004
CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. INTERNAL FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
NAR 05/28/2003 *MR FAILURE IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *CB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Aug 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING LEFT SPRING POPPED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, CAUSING IT TO BLOW OUT. ONE YEAR LATER THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Aug 6, 2004
Incident date: Jul 22, 2004
RECALL 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILURE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 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) | 16.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 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, 1998 MERCURY SABLE
189 manufacturer communications from 178 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 18 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 7 |
18614
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
17358
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03123
Jun 23, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
02236
Nov 25, 2002
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02183
Sep 16, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02153
Aug 5, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518, INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL. *TT
15820
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
15392
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
15390
Nov 1, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15059
Jul 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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
01116
Jun 11, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONS SUCH CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT; LEAKING / DISCOLORED COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLES; VIBRATION FROM ENGINE; LEAKING HEATER CORE; COOLANT OVERFLOW; HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS, ETC.
0162
Apr 2, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14856
Apr 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN OR 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST RUST-THRU, WELD FATIGUE CONDITION BETWEEN THE TWO TOEBOARD CATALYSTS WHERE A TIE-IN BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE FORMED INLET PIPE OF THE REAR BANK TOEBOARD C
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
13802
Mar 1, 2001
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. AUDIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS CONTINUE TO OPERATE DURING THE ICP'S LOSS OF ILLUMINATION CONDITION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTERNAL RIBBO
00E11
Feb 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
00263
Dec 22, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT
00E11
Dec 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
00203
Oct 2, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB
00191
Sep 18, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB
14355
Sep 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB
985084
Jun 19, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHCLE MOVING; SPEED CONTROL NOT RESPONDING QUICKLY WHEN SWITCHED TO OFF OR DECEL MAY ALSO BE NOTED. *TT
14220
Jun 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
98164
Apr 7, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD
8016
Apr 1, 2000
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR**
8583
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR
14087
Apr 1, 2000
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR
8316
Mar 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.
8199
Feb 1, 2000
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7855
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION.
13802
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. *MJS
14220
Jan 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
14355
Jan 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT
99234
Nov 15, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
13472
Nov 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
7249
Oct 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT
7306
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIP FOR VEHICLES BUILT 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 WITH SINGLE ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR SUN VISORS ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN SUNVISOR STOWAGE BRACKET. *TT
13355
Oct 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT
13381
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE TIP FOR SUN VISOR BRACKET BREAKAGE. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99195
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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
99184
Sep 6, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT
6997
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
13180
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
13250
Sep 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS
996735
Aug 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT
996874
Aug 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT
13101
Aug 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
6567
Jul 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT
6579
Jul 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DIAGNOSING VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
6612
Jul 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO FRONT STRUT, FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS OR SYMPTOMS SUCH AS PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR DUE TO SEIZED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS OR SLIDES. *TT
6646
Jul 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *TT
6646
Jul 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
99126
Jun 14, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH SPARK KNOCK; ROLLING IDLE; AND / OR MISFIRE CODES STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
6478
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FORD QUALITY RENEWAL 2.5L AND 3.0L 4V ENGINES. *TT
6696
May 11, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT
9985
May 3, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REDESIGNED AX4N PUMP GASKET. *TT
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
996040
May 1, 1999
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT
996040
May 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT
996123
May 1, 1999
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT
99-6193
May 1, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT
6283
May 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PRE-DELIVERY. *TT
12784
May 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PDI AS REQUIRED. *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
5518
Mar 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT
5897
Mar 1, 1999
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT
12515
Mar 1, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION (PCM). *TT
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MERCURY SABLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY SABLE across all model years (1986, 2008).
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Total Recalls
7,213
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
409
Reported Crashes
253
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
MERCURY SABLE - Year by Year
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| 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 (current) | 2 | 243 | |
| 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 | 9 | 105 | View |
| 1986 | 9 | 55 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |