Fuel systemPart report
1988 Mercury Sable Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 126 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 fuel system of the 1988 Mercury Sable, 6% of the 126 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 19 | 5% |
| 1994 | 21 | 5% |
| 1993 | 22 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 4% |
| 1989 | 9 | 4% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 4 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1988 Mercury Sable
Engine cooling
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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