1988 Mercury Sable structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1988 Mercury Sable — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle experienced failure of the sub-frame body mount, recall on component however consumer was not notified (98v-323). Mjs”
filed Jul 30, 1999
“Rear sub-frame mounts broke, causing a problem with transmission. Bolts on the mounts dropped off/bushings also fell off. Both were corroded/rusty. *ak”
filed May 4, 1999
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 1988 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.