1987 Mercury Sable Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%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 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Mercury Sable, 13% of the 76 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.
“The stalling problem has existed since we bought the car. The dealer said they spoke to the manufacturer's engineer, but, he too was unable to correct the problem. The dealers washed his hands. The manufacturer too wouldn't response. So we gave up. But heard of a recent law suit in california. Would like your advice. Although the car has a lot of mileage but we have been involved in near misses several times. We try to avoid congested raods and roads where we could get trapped. Thank you for your anticipated prompt response.”
NHTSA complaint #707663, filed 1999-06“While driving at any speed, and without prior warning vehicle stalls and shuts down. Also, driver's side seat is loose, causing seat to move forward and backward. Dealer is aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #839917, filed 1999-06“When driving the vehicle on the expressway it will cut off without any warning. The vehicle cuts off frequently at any given time, and loses the power steering in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #816620, filed 1997-09Engine 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 1987 Mercury Sable
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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