1989 Mercury Sable structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1989 Mercury Sable — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Corrosion-related deterioration in 1989 mercury sable resulted in detachment of sub-frame rear plate nut and bolt pulling through. Symptoms as described in recalls 93v106002 and 98v-323/98s36. Advised by ford dealer that these recalls do not apply to my vin and are limited to eastern us states…”
filed Apr 28, 2007
“Vehicle failed prior to recall 98s36, when consumer received recall notice, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to perform recall, dealer repaired, but would not reimburse consumer for prior failure *slc”
filed Feb 6, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 Sable | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 Sable | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 Sable | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 Sable | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Sable | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 Sable | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Sable | 29 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.