1996 Mercury Sable problems by component
304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Sable, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 69 | 23% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 60 | 20% | — |
| Steering → | 36 | 12% | — |
| Structure → | 29 | 10% | — |
| Visibility → | 27 | 9% | — |
| Electrical System → | 20 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 19 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 17 | 6% | — |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 4% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.