1987 Mercury Sable Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 22%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the body and structure of the 1987 Mercury Sable, 22% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle experienced same problem as NHTSA 98v323000. Subframe bushings broke loose cause near accident and loss of steering. Local ford motor company denied to fix because of VIN number.”
NHTSA complaint #10159162, filed 2006-06“While driving light for driver's door will illuminate. Driver's side door will then unlock on its own. Cause of problem is unknown. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003302, filed 2002-01“Experiencing ongoing problem with three inside vehicle door handles breaking off, 1 driver side & 2 passenger side . Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a mfr. Recall / could someone help in this matter?”
NHTSA complaint #834289, filed 1999-01“Recall # 93v106000, the body mounts that support the transmission and engine broke, which may cause an accident. This vehicle is part of a recall, and has not been modified. Manufacturer said they were not repairing vehicles before 1988.”
NHTSA complaint #832141, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Ford Taurus 1986–1995, Lincoln Continental 1988–1994
- 93V106000Jun 23, 1993Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991…Covers: Mercury Sable 1986–1988, Ford Taurus 1986–1988, Lincoln Continental 1988
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 29 | 10% |
| 1995 | 25 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 5% |
| 1993 | 34 | 5% |
| 1992 | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 | 20 | 9% |
| 1990 | 23 | 14% |
| 1989 | 23 | 10% |
| 1988 | 14 | 11% |
| 1987 | 17 | 22% |
| 1986 | 11 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercury Sable
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology