1994 Mercury Sable steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1994 Mercury Sable — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The key insert does not align, have had 2 transmissions in 5 years. (I know to check my fluids) new engine, & the paint is awful. Engine, motor, gas, gasps and jerks with me. Have had motor mounts replaced, nothing helps. Heater coil(?) went out, I have no heat now. We had to bypass. The rest I…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“I have had the power steering pumps and hoses replaced two times, this has costed me over 600.00 dollars and it is still leaking fluid on my exhaust causing my car to smoke. *ak”
filed Dec 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 16 | 26% |
| 2005 Sable | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 Sable | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Sable | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 Sable | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 Sable | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Sable | 33 | 13% |
| 1998 Sable | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 Sable | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 Sable | 36 | 12% |
| 1995 Sable | 6 | 2% |
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.