1991 Mercury Sable Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 9% of the 221 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Other than the rest of my problems with the above my newest complaint is that I just found out that due to the fact ford installed an aluminim piston where there should have been a steel one which is the only one available now since you discovered your problems. My car is in the shop right now and I'm being told it will cost between $1200.00 - $1500.00 to fix due to ford's poor design. This is not my first Sable wagon. The first one had all kinds of A/C problems and I'm getting tired of paying for your mistakes. My A/C is out now, I replace brake pads all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10070144, filed 2004-01“Consumer has been experiencing brake problems while driving vehicle. The emergency brake feels like it is on, vehicle will not exceed 25 MPH .also, there is a strong smell of something burning. After 10 minutes or more the vehicle would return back to normal. Vehicle has been at dealer on three occasions. Condition has not been resolved at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #826246, filed 1998-08“Consumer stated the brakes were never satisfactory from the date of purchase, consumer complained to the dealer but was always told that the brakes were ok, the brakes were pulsating and there was excessive dust on the wheels, consumer stated the defect was the front rotors, which were eventually replaced, however consumer stated the dealer did not honor the recall before or after the vehicle was purchased, the dealer also cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #565302, filed 2002-04“Experiencing various problem with vehicle within 63,000 mile of wears,had transmission rebuilt/replaced fuel injection system, and complete overhaul of brakes system. Dealer was not contacted / would like to know is this considered normal.”
NHTSA complaint #834222, filed 1999-01“Intermittently while driving the vehicle would slow down as if the brakes are being applied. Consumer states that brakes have been applied internally. The dealer is inspecting vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #826261, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 91V134000Aug 6, 1991Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used…Covers: Mercury Sable 1986–1991, Ford Taurus 1986–1991, Lincoln Continental 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 23% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 40 | 9% |
| 2000 | 67 | 14% |
| 1999 | 29 | 11% |
| 1998 | 29 | 15% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
| 1994 | 26 | 7% |
| 1993 | 48 | 7% |
| 1992 | 41 | 11% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 10 | 6% |
| 1989 | 13 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 5 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mercury Sable
101 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology