1989 Mercury Sable Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 10%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,230miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Mercury Sable, 10% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,230 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Corrosion-related deterioration in 1989 Mercury Sable resulted in detachment of sub-frame rear plate nut and bolt pulling through. Symptoms as described in recalls 93v106002 and 98v-323/98s36. Advised by ford dealer that these recalls do not apply to my VIN and are limited to eastern us states. However 98v-323 states that vehicles with these symptoms are to be repaired free by dealers. No accident/injury has occurred and the vehicle is scheduled for repair on monday april 29 2007. I need to know if the recall will be extended to cover my vehicle repair and if not, why not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189167, filed 2007-04, 147,230 miles“The left front disc rotors outer ring came apart from its center hub. I have replaced both front disc rotors myself. At an aaa inspection it was discovered that the left front motor mounts had failed also. I had the car checked because of a jerking feeling upon accelerating. The mounts had been replaced under a recall on 5/21/92. But the replacement mounts have failed again. I contacted ford customer service about the mounts and they agreed to replace them. So I made an appointment at my local dealer. After showing up. Incomplete summary.”
NHTSA complaint #702861, filed 1999-02“Motor mounts have failed x2 and mechanics have been unable to find out why they fail ford has recalled a rear frame bracket in which I think has something to do with failed motor mounts,in tthe recall on the rear frame mounts it said there would be a clunking noise in the rear and this car has had it since I bought it also when these mounts have failed the power steering hose comes out and no power steering the fluid sprays everwhere this is very dangerous if the rear frame brackets have nothing to do with the motor mounts failing there has to be some kind of defect with the design of the…”
NHTSA complaint #711326, filed 1999-09“Recall 98v323000/98s36. While driving the brakes went out and it was hard to steer. At 35-40 MPH frontal impact occurred. Mechanic contacted, and stated that the rear subframe mounts were corroded and came loose, detached from subframe, causing an accident. Dealer/mfr not contacted. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834452, filed 1999-02“Took the vehicle into royal ford to be repaired under the recall and royal ford told the consumer that his vehicle was had already been repaired which wasn't true. The consumer took the vehicle to feduke ford, another dealership and found out that the vehcile had not been repaired at all for the recall . Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #812316, filed 1997-05Related 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
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 1989 Mercury Sable
58 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsSeat belts
44 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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