1996 Mercury Sable structure problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Mercury Sable — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and the mechanic discovered that the engine cradle and the subframe were severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…”
filed Aug 18, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. While driving at approximately 5 mph the contact heard a popping sound coming from the under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The mechanic stated the rear lower subframe was fractured due to corrosion and could…”
filed Aug 26, 2011
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% |
| 1995 Sable | 25 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.