1998 Mercury Sable structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Mercury Sable — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercury sable. The contact stated that he would hear a rattling noise from under the hood and assumed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle but the failure recurred. The contact inspected under the vehicle and noticed that the…”
filed Dec 19, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury sable. While the vehicle was at the shop for an oil change, the mechanic noticed a small hole under the frame. The contact took the vehicle to have the brakes repaired and was informed that there were several small holes near the subframe by the engine. The…”
filed Apr 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 Sable | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 Sable | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 Sable | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 Sable | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 Sable | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Sable | 29 | 10% |
| 1995 Sable | 25 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.