1994 Mercury Sable power train problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Mercury Sable — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* - the contact has a 1994 mercury sable. The contact stated that he purchased a vehicle on the afternoon of 03/16/2007, and the following morning 03/17/2007 the vehicle would not work, and transmission fluid was pouring out of the vehicle. The contact stated that he could pour it in the top and…”
filed Mar 19, 2007
“Contact stated: when shifting from reverse to drive engine makes a loud noise. Also, the front suspension springs broke while driving.*ak”
filed May 3, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001
Power Train problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 Sable | 11 | 18% |
| 2005 Sable | 26 | 31% |
| 2004 Sable | 12 | 23% |
| 2003 Sable | 30 | 15% |
| 2002 Sable | 23 | 5% |
| 2001 Sable | 22 | 5% |
| 2000 Sable | 31 | 7% |
| 1999 Sable | 28 | 11% |
| 1998 Sable | 25 | 13% |
| 1997 Sable | 43 | 19% |
| 1996 Sable | 69 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.