1991 Mercury Sable Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 221 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“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“Inner tie rod broke, causing a fuel line to be severed. Currently,fuel is being pumped into the engine compartment. Mechanic has replaced the rack and pinion and fuel line.”
NHTSA complaint #836101, filed 1999-03Fuel 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 1991 Mercury Sable
101 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 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.
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