1987 Mercury Sable structure problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1987 Mercury Sable — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle experienced same problem as nhtsa 98v323000. Subframe bushings broke loose cause near accident and loss of steering. Local ford motor company denied to fix because of vin number.”
filed Jun 6, 2006
“Drivers seat broke loose from mount. Seat rocks forward and back. Door ajar light stays on all the time. Doors are closed. Fuel gauge inaccurate.*ak”
filed May 7, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 Sable | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 Sable | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 Sable | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 Sable | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Sable | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 Sable | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Sable | 29 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.