1993 Mercury Sable Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 8%of 674 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 8% of the 674 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,100 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.
“About 1 month after the mass air flow sensor was replaced and about 6 months after my head gaskets were replaced, my Sable started to hesitate when warm. The vehicle has no power. The fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter and throttle position sensor have all been replaced with no effect. The timing has also been found to be right on.”
NHTSA complaint #10068968, filed 2004-01, 106,000 miles“My 1993 Mercury Sable was subject to a front suspension recall in 1998 (NHTSA item # 615138). The problem has happened again on my car, same problem, same reason (corrosion). The original recall has expired so I have no options to resolve the issue. Ford did not fix the problem, they simply repaired the damage with parts subject to the same defects. They will not help me so I'm lodging this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10055051, filed 2004-01, 165,285 miles“In 1993 I helped my mother purchase a new Mercury Sable in racine, wisconsin where she lived. By 2001 my mother was at an age she should not be driving for several reasons. The big event was when she broke her hip and we also learned she was starting to lose her short term memory. In late 2001 we had the 1993 Mercury Sable with only about 30 to 35,000 miles stored pending deciding if another family could use the car. In early 2002 we had the title transferred to my son and he started to drive the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10089075, filed 2004-09, 33,000 miles“While backing out of the garage, the front coil springs snapped, causing the suspension to fall. The dealer had been contacted. The springs punctured the front tires. Recall# 98v094000 the sales dealer had gone out of business.”
NHTSA complaint #10038469, filed 2003-12, 48,100 miles“Entire vehicle starts to vibrate uncontrollably. Dealer denied problem. Ak scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****751026”
NHTSA complaint #10006453, filed 2001-08, 42,000 milesRelated recalls
- 98V094000May 6, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania…Covers: Mercury Sable 1993, Ford Taurus 1993
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 47 | 23% |
| 2002 | 239 | 54% |
| 2001 | 204 | 47% |
| 2000 | 158 | 34% |
| 1999 | 48 | 19% |
| 1998 | 22 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 30 | 9% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 52 | 8% |
| 1992 | 17 | 5% |
| 1991 | 10 | 5% |
| 1990 | 11 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Sable
357 complaintsExterior lighting
63 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 complaintsFuel system
22 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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