1996 Mercury Sable fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Mercury Sable — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wire connecting fuel pump was without sleeve and wire was burnt almost into which could have led to an explosion costing me my life. I have the fuel pump in my possession that was removed. I need someone in charge to view this fuel pump in order to protect lives. I also would like compensation for…”
filed Aug 8, 2002
“I have a number of worries with my vehicle. The following are: when playing the radio/tape deck, you hear a loud buzzing noise coming through the speakers even if the radio is turned down; when steering from left to right you'll hear a cranking noise coming from the front end of car; car does not…”
filed Apr 26, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sable | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Sable | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Sable | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Sable | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 Sable | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 Sable | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 Sable | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 Sable | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 Sable | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 Sable | 16 | 5% |
| 1994 Sable | 20 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.