1986 Mercury Sable Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1986 Mercury Sable, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving transmission malfunctioned due to a leak from transmission's cooling unit and lines. Also, motor mounts failed, causing vehicle to vibrate/shake and stall. Consumer had to put vehicle in repair shop for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #834470, filed 1999-02“While driving at 25 to 30 MPH the vehicle shut down. The sub-frame separated from the rear corner of the vehicle which supports the transmission. Also, poor steering.”
NHTSA complaint #834139, filed 1999-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 20 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 19 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 | 60 | 20% |
| 1995 | 132 | 38% |
| 1994 | 142 | 37% |
| 1993 | 357 | 53% |
| 1992 | 151 | 41% |
| 1991 | 56 | 25% |
| 1990 | 30 | 18% |
| 1989 | 49 | 21% |
| 1988 | 29 | 23% |
| 1987 | 10 | 13% |
| 1986 | 7 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1986 Mercury Sable
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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