1998 Mercury Sable suspension problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Mercury Sable — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury sable. The contact was driving in reverse 3 mph and in a residential driveway when the vehicle stopped moving. The engine was still running. While inspecting the vehicle, he found that the front coil spring had fractured and punctured the front driver side tire…”
filed Apr 6, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns 1998 mercury sable. Several mechanics stated that the rear suspension and the rear coil springs failed. The dealer stated that the rear coil spring corroded and was related to a manufacturers recall; however, the vin was not a part of the recall. The vehicle has not been…”
filed Sep 9, 2009
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% |
| 1997 Sable | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Sable | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 Sable | 30 | 9% |
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.