1994 Mercury Sable Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 25%of 387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,184miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Mercury Sable, 25% of the 387 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,184 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1994 Mercury Sable transmission and engine mounts failed at 79000 miles. Aluminum clutch piston replaced with steel one at my cost of 1800.00. Ford replaced these for free in canada on a previous transmission made in the same year why not mine? Why can't I feel good about buying american made cars? Ford!”
NHTSA complaint #10029332, filed 2003-07, 79,000 miles“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“Purchased 1994 Mercury Sable 60,000 original miles, the vehicle would be ok cold within 5 miles of driving the car would slip out of gear at stops or if you coasted, can't put in reverse at after warm. Consulted the internet and found horror stories of other owners. The dealership says they no nothing of these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10054740, filed 2004-01, 62,472 miles“I have had constant overheating problems with ths car. The problems range from cracked flush/fill valves, to hoses,to water pump failure. 03/30/2002 transmission started slipping. A mechanic at a local shop recommended adding fluid. The problem continued and each time the mechanic recommended adding fluid. No leak was determined. Problem continued until the transmission went out in 07/2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10069437, filed 2004-01, 133,295 miles“- the contact has a 1994 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that he purchased a vehicle on the afternoon of 03/16/2007, and the following morning 03/17/2007 the vehicle would not work, and transmission fluid was pouring out of the vehicle. The contact stated that he could pour it in the top and watch it come out of the bottom. The contact was told by the dealer that they would come and get the vehicle repair it and charge him for it. The current and failure mileage were both 131,368 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10185526, filed 2007-03, 131,368 milesTransmission 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 1994 Mercury Sable
142 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsFuel system
21 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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