1995 Mercury Sable Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Mercury Sable, 6% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“My speedometer jumps by 10-15 MPH when speeds are above 40 MPH. At lower speeds it also shakes by 5 MPH or so. This has to be a flaw in the 1995 Mercury Sable because I see hundreds of other complaints on this same problem. The manufacturer must be held resonsible for it's repair. It is a cronic problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048985, filed 2003-12, 62,000 miles“While driving at any speed speedometer malfunctioned. Needle jumped back and forth, and went out of control. This happened at least four times in the last month. Manufacturer nor dealer were aware of the problem. While driving at any speed speedometer malfunctioned. Needle jumped back and forth, and went out of control. This happened at least four times in the last month.”
NHTSA complaint #10050193, filed 2003-12, 28,000 miles“At about 6000 miles the speedometer became unsteady. At 23,500 miles the needle stated to wave and bounce consistently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they did nothing because the vehicle was out of warranty. The cruise e control became erratic as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10016034, filed 2003-04, 6,000 miles“I bought the car in nashua, nh but now live in florida. The transmission problem is this: while I am trying to slow down, the car actually lurches forward and then when I let my foot off the break, it slams into gear. I contacted the service supervisor at the lincoln-Mercury dealership in delray beach, florida . He told me he has heard of this problem occuring several times with other sables and knows exactly what part it is. He estimates about $800-$1200 in repair costs. He told me that it could go at anytime and I will be left stranded somewhere because my car will not go into gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #753367, filed 2001-10“Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer's expense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway. In addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.”
NHTSA complaint #834132, filed 1999-12Related recalls
- 97V025000Feb 26, 1997Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho…Covers: Mercury Sable 1991–1995, Ford Taurus 1991–1995, Lincoln Continental 1991–1994
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 25% |
| 2008 | 10 | 16% |
| 2005 | 38 | 46% |
| 2004 | 15 | 29% |
| 2003 | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 | 56 | 13% |
| 2001 | 61 | 14% |
| 2000 | 71 | 15% |
| 1999 | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 | 17 | 6% |
| 1995 | 20 | 6% |
| 1994 | 19 | 5% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 22 | 6% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 7% |
| 1989 | 13 | 5% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Sable
132 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
93 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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