1994 Mercury Sable Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Mercury Sable, 5% of the 387 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hatch glass came loose started leaking(56000) fuel pump started acting up get hot and hang up(75000) no recall. State farm showed they paid for towing on many, ford products that used the same pump still no recall. Transmission shifts down, or shifts out of gear while driving smith ford conway was supposed to check the heads for leaks six months later the head gasket blew,and the air went out at this time I was told the the date this car was originally put in sevice made it out of warranty. This car is sitting in my garage with motor out of it because ford didn't do its job. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070028, filed 2004-01, 85,000 miles“I have had other problems with this car feul pump replaced , new head put on car, transmission screen and filter replaced because of leakage, brakes replaced rotors turned, broken motor mount, rear axle loose. Squealing noise on passanger side when turning or going around a curve. The transmission on this car also I think has a problem it hesitates when you first crank up the car it won' t go it acts like you are in neutral for a few seconds then it goes. …”
NHTSA complaint #709534, filed 1999-08“The key insert does not align, have had 2 transmissions in 5 years. (I know to check my fluids) new engine, & the paint is awful. Engine, motor, gas, gasps and jerks with me. Have had motor mounts replaced, nothing helps. Heater coil(?) went out, I have no heat now. We had to bypass. The rest I have not been able to afford to repair. I hate this car. I am worried everytime I get in it that my mother and I are not going to get home. I have had the car towed so many times, the man who does the towing knows me and my car on sight. I will not go more than 30 miles fromt he house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070159, filed 2004-01“While driving along at slow speeds vehicle just shuts down. Also, if the weather is very hot and the A/C is running the vehicle will shut off. Vehicle starts up again once it cools off. Time varies depending on the weather. This has been an ongoing problem for two years. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Dealer stated that vehicle probably needed a fuel pump or fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #873167, filed 2000-10“Vehicle cuts off while driving due to the fuel injectors heating up fuel in the gas tank. When fuel gets hot vehicle cuts off, and the air conditioner does not function. Dealer has seen vehicle and can't fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #866350, filed 2000-07Fuel 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 1994 Mercury Sable
142 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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