1998 Mercury Sable problems by component
190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 32 | 17% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 28 | 15% | — |
| Power Train → | 25 | 13% | — |
| Suspension → | 22 | 12% | 92,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 19 | 10% | — |
| Electrical System → | 16 | 8% | — |
| Air Bags → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Visibility → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 8 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.