1992 Mercury Sable suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1992 Mercury Sable — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury sable. When the contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic, corrosion was discovered in the steering column. He also discovered that he was experiencing the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The manufacturer…”
filed Sep 4, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury sable. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping noise. Approximately thirty seconds later, the vehicle shut off. He pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the front frame failed. Two days later, the vehicle was…”
filed Oct 4, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 Sable | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Sable | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 47 | 23% |
| 2002 Sable | 239 | 54% |
| 2001 Sable | 204 | 47% |
| 2000 Sable | 158 | 34% |
| 1999 Sable | 48 | 19% |
| 1998 Sable | 22 | 12% |
| 1997 Sable | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Sable | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.