1987 Mercury Sable Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Mercury Sable, 7% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 65 MPH and when depressing the brakes consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. This caused a rear end collision. Drivers side seat belt unlatched, and driver sustained injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10083215, filed 2004-07“While going 30-35 MPH smelled smoke. After pulling over consumer noticed front left wheel hub base cover melted. Contacted dealer. Problem may be linked to brake vacuum plate. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #874670, filed 2000-11“Power steering pump malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control. In addition, transmission slips and shifts violently /brakes squeal and vehicle pulls to the right/throttle sticks and cruise control reactivates suddenly when pressing the off button.”
NHTSA complaint #513697, filed 1997-10Related recalls
- 91V134000Aug 6, 1991Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used…Covers: Mercury Sable 1986–1991, Ford Taurus 1986–1991, Lincoln Continental 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 23% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 40 | 9% |
| 2000 | 67 | 14% |
| 1999 | 29 | 11% |
| 1998 | 29 | 15% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
| 1994 | 26 | 7% |
| 1993 | 48 | 7% |
| 1992 | 41 | 11% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 10 | 6% |
| 1989 | 13 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 5 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercury Sable
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology