1987 Mercury Sable Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%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 8 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Mercury Sable, 11% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“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 1997-10“Steering wheel will not turn when driving. Steering wheel is stiff intermittently. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Front end alignment done and problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834084, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 86V144000Oct 28, 1986Steering shaft assemblies contain lower shafts of insufficient length for proper attachment to the shaft insulator flange. Consequence of defect: shaft could…Covers: Mercury Sable 1987, Ford Taurus 1987
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 26% |
| 2005 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 36 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 26 | 4% |
| 1992 | 28 | 8% |
| 1991 | 27 | 12% |
| 1990 | 24 | 14% |
| 1989 | 22 | 9% |
| 1988 | 23 | 18% |
| 1987 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercury Sable
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
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 28, 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