1989 Mercury Sable Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Mercury Sable, 5% of the 238 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, 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 consumer has been experiencing problems with engine surge and computer system. In one instance, the engine surged and ran into a concrete wall, causing the vehicle to be totaled. The mechanic stated that the incident was caused by an engine surge, which was the result of a computer malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #829829, filed 1998-10“The vehicle attempted to pass a semi-trailer. After consumer passed other vehicle, accelerater pedal stuck and vehicle sped up to 70-75mph. The brakes had to be applied with both feet in order to slow the vehicle down. Dealer has not seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #836421, filed 1999-04“Whenever vehicle is started or at a stop, it would idle real high. When placed in gear, vehicle would sharply jerk. Took to dealer & mechanic informed owner that the throttle sensor was causing the fast idling. It was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #823500, filed 1998-05“Apply brakes, take foot off brake, without touching gas pedal, engine accelerated; vehicle lurched forward up a steep hill; applied brakes again/cut off engine.”
NHTSA complaint #977088, filed 1995-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 25% |
| 2008 | 10 | 16% |
| 2005 | 38 | 46% |
| 2004 | 15 | 29% |
| 2003 | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 | 56 | 13% |
| 2001 | 61 | 14% |
| 2000 | 71 | 15% |
| 1999 | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 | 17 | 6% |
| 1995 | 20 | 6% |
| 1994 | 19 | 5% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 22 | 6% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 7% |
| 1989 | 13 | 5% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Sable
58 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsSeat belts
44 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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