1990 Mercury Sable suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1990 Mercury Sable — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling on a side street heard a noise coming from driver's side wheel. Rear coil spring broke. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”
filed Jul 15, 2002
“Transmission planetary set, torque converter and mounts failed, also power steering pump, right wheel boot and axle failed.”
filed Dec 31, 1996
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 Sable | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Sable | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 47 | 23% |
| 2002 Sable | 239 | 54% |
| 2001 Sable | 204 | 47% |
| 2000 Sable | 158 | 34% |
| 1999 Sable | 48 | 19% |
| 1998 Sable | 22 | 12% |
| 1997 Sable | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Sable | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.