1997 Mercury Sable suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Mercury Sable — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury sable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a safety inspection, where the mechanic notified her that the brake lines were corroded and the ball joints were detaching from the vehicle. Also, the mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was…”
filed Aug 30, 2012
“I bought and are driving a 1997 mercury sable with 84k miles and it is a danger to be in. The rear springs are broken in several places. I have been told that ford was recalling and fixing this problem in similar and like years of taurus's and sables. Mine they claim does not qualify. The 1997 is…”
filed May 5, 2010
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% |
| 1996 Sable | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 Sable | 30 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.