1993 Mercury Sable Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 3%of 674 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 674 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,300 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down rd gas pedal stuck my daughter road the brake until she could get off road .she called I work the linkage for the gas by hand that freed it up took it to my mechanic he took it for a test drive said its not releasing fast enough he tried a couple things vacuum hoses and some other parts that did not solve the problem he went on line and found there has been problems with the cable and told me to call ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10490315, filed 2012-12, 153,600 miles“I don't understand what it is the car shuts off at random I've replaced the brain no luck oh well the problem is the car shuts off at random sitting driving 1-100 miles an hour oh yeah I got pulled over for doing 85 car shut off at that speed but that's not all shuts off cold warm 1 min 10 min doesn't matter when ever it feels the need it does it im so afraid of the car I want to give it back to ford so it can kill them I will no longer even touch this vehicle I want some one to take it away its been sitting for almost 6 months I have no idea the particular date but like I said im afraid of…”
NHTSA complaint #10262737, filed 2009-03, 123,000 miles“Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway they were going up a hill, all of sudden vehicle just shut off in traffic. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Mechanic told her that it was the fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #867436, filed 2000-08“Vehicle has broken down five times in five weeks due to transmission mount breaking. Also, enertia switch failure/vehicle pulling and shaking after right front tire changed/ignition switch stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #827686, filed 1998-11“When reaching elevation of 4,000 feet, owner shuts A/C off resulting in overwhelming fuel smell. Dealers in town will not inspect by riding in high altitudes.ak”
NHTSA complaint #980522, filed 1996-03Fuel 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 1993 Mercury Sable
357 complaintsExterior lighting
63 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsEquipment
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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