1995 Mercury Sable problems
Owners have filed 485 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Sable with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 31.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 20.4%.
Complaints485
Crashes14
Fires14
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 31.8% · 154
Power train 20.4% · 99
Electrical system 6.8% · 33
Suspension 6.4% · 31
Structure 5.2% · 25
Vehicle speed control 4.5% · 22
Fuel system, gasoline 3.5% · 17
Visibility 3.1% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Mercury Sable in this data, 1995 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1993 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 12 in the last three years against 7 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 74,560 miles.
In owners' own words
4 Months after buying the car, the engine started to heat up, and leak. I took it to the nearest mechanic for repair. I had purchassed extended warranty, but the dealer reimbursed only $19.84 Out of $544.00. Ford didn't respond to my previous queries concerning another vehicle. So I'm contacting you, hoping for a help. Had to replace radiator and belt serpentine. Please help me in getting my money back. Lou. Engine and engine cooling
Was driving approximately 65mph when heard a noise in the engine. Then pulled vehicle to the side and turned the ignition off. When restarted engine and put it in the drive gear, heard a clanking noise then the engine dropped to the transmission. Consumer had vehicle towed to roswell auto care service station.---770-552-8419, The mechanic said the motor mounts went bad, to repair the cost was $190. Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle overheated and leaked coolant due to a defective head gasket. Consumer stated that manufacturer had issued a technical service bulletin on the defective head gasket, and issued a warranty. Head gasket failed after the warranty had expired. Manufacturer refuses to replace head gasket. *Yh *jb service bulletin #98-4-9. Head gasket failed when it was seven years and seven months. *Scc Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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