1992 Mercury Sable Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 8%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,802miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Mercury Sable, 8% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,802 miles. 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.
“Corrosion of passenger side rear sub frame, alowing engine to drop down, causing a possible fatal driving condition. Sub frame bolts replaced in a recall. Entire sub frame was replaced with a new original part from ford, at a $1,100 cost to myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10074902, filed 2004-06, 103,603 miles“While driving 30 MPH rear sub frame mount bushing separated from the vehicle. Recall 98v323000 for the sub frame mount bolts was issued. Dealer refused to repair the vehicle because it was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10099297, filed 2004-11, 88,000 miles“Sub frame rusted due to the problem as described in the sub frame corrosion recall 98v323000. However, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10083743, filed 2004-07, 114,000 miles“After 5 visits and almost $1,000, marshall ford west in cleveland, oh finally realized the orignal popping noise was the recall - which I had advised them in the first place. My mechanic told me it was the recall item which was the subframe rear mount bolts. I had taken the car in at least on 5 different occasions, had to lease a car one time, they gave me a rental on the next 2 occasions only after I complained. They advised that if they had had the parts in stock, they would have installed the front mount bolts also. After 1 week, the rear mount bolts began popping again. …”
NHTSA complaint #740757, filed 2001-02“The contact owns a 1992 Mercury Sable. When the contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic, corrosion was discovered in the steering column. He also discovered that he was experiencing the same failure listed in NHTSA campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The manufacturer was unable to provide assistance; however, they stated that because it had exceeded ten years, the parts were unavailable. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,591. Updated 10/16/08. The vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 10/17/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10240898, filed 2008-09, 85,591 milesRelated 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 1992 Mercury Sable
151 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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