1993 Lincoln Mark Viii vs 1993 Mercury Sable
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii | 1993 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 674 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 86,921 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Mark Viii | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 357 |
| Exterior Lighting | 172 | 63 |
| Visibility | 14 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 46 |
| Suspension | 6 | 52 |
| Power Train | 8 | 48 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 42 |
| Overheating | 0 | 61 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
1993 Mercury Sable
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.