1991 Mercury Sable Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 9% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles. 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.
“I hit a small pothole and the steering wheel suddenly moved to a one o'clock position while the wheels were pointing straight ahead. My alignment shop inspected the car and found that the cause was a failure of the passenger side sub-frame mounting bolt anchor. The local dealer said my car is not included in the recall (98s36) I demand an answer as why my car is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10233972, filed 2008-07, 57,000 miles“Northport ford in commack, ny failed to properly perform safety recall 98s36 for the subframe on my 1991 Mercury Sable. The subframe subsequently broke free causing damage to my motor mounts, transmission and steering components. The vehicle was towed to the closest ford dealer in patchogue ny. Ford agreed to reinstate the recall for the dealer to repair my vehicle. The dealer called ford with the price of the subsequent damage and ford withdrew the offer to repair. They wanted to buy the vehicle back at a price they decided on. I am on disability with a work related accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028532, filed 2003-07, 130,000 miles“The consumer vehicle experienced symptoms of NHTSA recall # 98-v-323-000 which was related to the rear lower subframe mount plate nut. The consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10019777, filed 2003-05“Hatchback hydraulic cylinder is falling off . Owner took vehicle to the dealer for inspection . One can't see that the hatchback is falling off unless pulling up the floorboard. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, and they will not repair the defect at their expense.”
NHTSA complaint #816732, filed 1997-09“Liftgate had chronic difficulty closing securely, beginning at approximately 50,000 miles. Dealer advised me to adjust striker position. Eventually problem worsened until liftgate would not close securely despite striker adjustment. Plastic trim piece covering liftgate still was removed revealing that the sheet metal still (part number 8d74) was fractured around the striker adjustment opening, causing striker to move when liftgate was closed, preventing liftgate from closing around striker. …”
NHTSA complaint #710105, filed 1999-08Related 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 1991 Mercury Sable
101 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
19 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 27, 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