1996 Mercury Sable Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 304 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on highway at approx. 65-70 MPH noticed engine check light and battery light coming on. Pulled over, turned off vehicle, and looked under hood. Noticed engine coolant overflowing onto ground. Tried to start vehicle, but engine would not start. Vehicle was inspected by dealer ,and informed consumer that engine had sucked up the water from the air filter which caused the engine head to crack. Can NHTSA help in this matter, and provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #844723, filed 1999-08“Vehicle started to act sluggish, engine check light came on. Vehicle was not operating properly. Took to dealer who said that it was a multi-function relay switch that caused air pump not function properly.”
NHTSA complaint #859682, filed 2000-04“Intermittently engine check light illuminates while driving. The dealer has inspected vehicle and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #847149, filed 1999-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Sable
69 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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