1989 Mercury Sable vehicle speed control problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1989 Mercury Sable — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated which almost caused a crash. Will be taking vehicle to dealer. Please provide further information.*ak”
filed Jan 25, 2001
“The vehicle attempted to pass a semi-trailer. After consumer passed other vehicle, accelerater pedal stuck and vehicle sped up to 70-75mph. The brakes had to be applied with both feet in order to slow the vehicle down. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak”
filed Apr 30, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 5 | 25% |
| 2008 Sable | 10 | 16% |
| 2005 Sable | 38 | 46% |
| 2004 Sable | 15 | 29% |
| 2003 Sable | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 Sable | 56 | 13% |
| 2001 Sable | 61 | 14% |
| 2000 Sable | 71 | 15% |
| 1999 Sable | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 Sable | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 Sable | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 Sable | 17 | 6% |
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.