1998 Mercury Sable Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles.
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.
“Abs braking light appears on the dashboard. The mechanic from the dealership told the consumer that the module had to be replaced. The consumer feels that ford should be responsible for this part.”
NHTSA complaint #8017600, filed 2002-08“Engine light would come on & then go off on its own while driving. Door/ dome & floor lights would remain on at same time. Do not go out. Ran down battery. Have taken to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #878220, filed 2001-01Other 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 1998 Mercury Sable
32 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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