1989 Mercury Sable service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Mercury Sable — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Recall 98v323000/98s36. While driving the brakes went out and it was hard to steer. At 35-40 mph frontal impact occurred. Mechanic contacted, and stated that the rear subframe mounts were corroded and came loose, detached from subframe, causing an accident. Dealer/mfr not contacted. Provide further…”
filed Feb 4, 1999
“The left front disc rotors outer ring came apart from its center hub. I have replaced both front disc rotors myself. At an aaa inspection it was discovered that the left front motor mounts had failed also. I had the car checked because of a jerking feeling upon accelerating. The mounts had been…”
filed Feb 2, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Sable | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sable | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Sable | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 Sable | 18 | 4% |
| 2001 Sable | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 Sable | 62 | 13% |
| 1999 Sable | 26 | 10% |
| 1998 Sable | 28 | 15% |
| 1997 Sable | 18 | 8% |
| 1996 Sable | 19 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.