1993 Mercury Sable Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 7%of 674 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 7% of the 674 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In early january 2008, my Mercury Sable 3.0 wagon, began to have transmission (ax4s) problems of eradict upshifting and downshifting when accelerating from a stop and climbing a hill. In addition when I checked the fluid level when the motor is hot it appears low in atf fluid, but when the motor has cooled the transmission fluid stick indicates the transmission full at the right level. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215438, filed 2008-01, 181,978 miles“While driving at 5 MPH and without any warning the automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the dealer and the technician determined the vehicle needed a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10059796, filed 2004-04, 84,572 miles“The car now when coming to a stop and turning to the right it locks up hard to turn. And has a huming like low oil, in an old fashion car. The noise speeds up and down with the car . What is up with that window though ? I don't know why my brakes were so worn last time that is just so sad.”
NHTSA complaint #703837, filed 1999-02“Many parts have been replaced on my car and after looking at this webiste, they have all been reported before. I am currently unable to drive the car b/c it needs a motor. I am currently paying a car note on it and paying for car repairs and cant drive”
NHTSA complaint #711816, filed 1999-09“One morning when I started my car I noticed that it felt funny and when I shifted the transmission to r it made an horrible noise and the car wouldn't move. I ended up paying around $1450 to fix the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #702749, filed 1999-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 | 11 | 18% |
| 2005 | 26 | 31% |
| 2004 | 12 | 23% |
| 2003 | 30 | 15% |
| 2002 | 23 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 7% |
| 1999 | 28 | 11% |
| 1998 | 25 | 13% |
| 1997 | 43 | 19% |
| 1996 | 69 | 23% |
| 1995 | 93 | 27% |
| 1994 | 95 | 25% |
| 1993 | 48 | 7% |
| 1992 | 61 | 17% |
| 1991 | 101 | 46% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 19 | 8% |
| 1988 | 22 | 17% |
| 1987 | 9 | 12% |
| 1986 | 8 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Sable
357 complaintsExterior lighting
63 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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