1990 Mercury Sable problems
Owners have filed 220 complaints about the 1990 Mercury Sable with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 13.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 10.9%.
Complaints220
Crashes20
Fires19
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 13.6% · 30
Steering 10.9% · 24
Structure 10.5% · 23
Electrical system 9.5% · 21
Power train 9.5% · 21
Air bags 6.4% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.9% · 13
Vehicle speed control 5.9% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 19 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Mercury Sable in this data, 1990 draws comparatively few complaints; 1993 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 4 in the last three years against 3 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Engine motor mounts are broken. This problem occured after the subframe bolts had broken several months earlier. I was told by other owners of this type of vehicle that they had a recall for motor mounts, I have never received notice of this problem nor do I find any info on your website. Thank you. Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle has had a history of engine mount failures. Two were replaced by previous owner, and currently one by consumer . Dealer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall. Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle makes a jolt in front left side when taking off or stopping. Dealer contacted, and stated all motor mounts were defective. Problems still exists. Provide further information. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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