1998 Mercury Sable problems
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles manufactured and marketed by the Mercury brand of Ford Motor Company. Introduced on December 26, 1985, as the replacement for the Mercury Marquis, the Sable marked the transition of the mid-size Mercury product range to front-wheel drive.
Over its production span, the Sable was Mercury's badge-engineered counterpart to the Ford Taurus, below the Grand Marquis in the Mercury range. From the 1986 to 2005 model years, it was produced as a mid-size four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. For 2006, the Sable was replaced by the full-size Montego and mid-size Milan. It was reintroduced for 2008 as a full-size car, offered as a four-door sedan.
Because of declining sales, the Sable was discontinued after the 2009 model year, leaving no Mercury counterpart for the sixth-generation Taurus. The final Sable was produced on May 21, 2009; in total, 2,112,374 Sables were produced during its 1985–2005 production.
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Common 1998 Mercury Sable problems
The Mercury Sable 1998 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners of this car. The following are some of the most prevalent issues:
- Brake Failure: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 17 complaints related to brake issues. Brake failure can lead to accidents and loss of control of the vehicle. It is essential to address brake problems promptly to ensure the safety of the driver and others on the road.
- Fuel System Issues: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 3 complaints related to the fuel system. Fuel system issues can lead to a loss of engine power, poor fuel efficiency, and increased emissions.
- Airbag and Seatbelt Problems: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 2 complaints related to airbags and seatbelts. These issues can lead to increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Engine Issues: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 7 complaints related to engine problems. Engine issues can lead to a loss of power, poor fuel efficiency, and increased emissions.
- Transmission Failure: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 49 complaints related to transmission problems. Transmission failure can lead to a loss of power, difficulty in shifting gears, and increased risk of accidents.
- Electrical Issues: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 20 complaints related to electrical problems. Electrical issues can lead to a loss of power, poor fuel efficiency, and increased emissions.
- Interior Problems: The 1998 Mercury Sable has had 20 complaints related to interior problems. These issues can lead to decreased comfort and convenience while driving.
These problems can lead to significant repair costs and decreased safety while driving. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
What years of Mercury Sable to avoid?
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Are Mercury Sables good cars?
Overall Mercury Sable is a great vehicle. Very comfortable, powerful, and drives smoothly. Relatively, fuel efficient.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Sable have?
For the Sable G and GS, the standard engine was the 3.0L Vulcan V6, producing 145 hp. For the Sable LS, the standard engine was a 3.0L DOHC Duratec V6, producing 200 hp; optional in the Sable GS, the Duratec engine was an enlarged version of the engine from the Mercury Mystique.
How much horsepower does a 1988 Mercury Sable have?
MMP Rating
| Engine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Horsepower Range: | 140 hp @ 4800 rpm (3.0L), 140 hp @ 3800 rpm (3.8L) |
| Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (3.0L), 215 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm (3.8L) |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 (3.0L), 9.0:1 (3.8L) |
| Ignition System: | Electronic |
What years of Mercury Sable to avoid?
Years to Avoid
- 2003. ...
- 2000. ...
- 2002. ...
- 2005. ...
- 2001.
- 2004.
Is Mercury Sable a good car?
Overall Mercury Sable is a great vehicle. Very comfortable, powerful, and drives smoothly. Relatively, fuel efficient.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Sable have?
For the Sable G and GS, the standard engine was the 3.0L Vulcan V6, producing 145 hp. For the Sable LS, the standard engine was a 3.0L DOHC Duratec V6, producing 200 hp; optional in the Sable GS, the Duratec engine was an enlarged version of the engine from the Mercury Mystique.
How much horsepower does a 1988 Mercury Sable have?
MMP Rating
| Engine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Horsepower Range: | 140 hp @ 4800 rpm (3.0L), 140 hp @ 3800 rpm (3.8L) |
| Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (3.0L), 215 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm (3.8L) |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 (3.0L), 9.0:1 (3.8L) |
| Ignition System: | Electronic |
1998 Mercury Sable car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Sable problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Mercury Sable vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Mercury Sable
The NHTSA has received 206 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Mercury Sable. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Mercury Sable vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-12
- VIN: 1MEFM5OS9WG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. POOR DESIGN. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS, BUT I DO NOT SEE IT. THIS IS UNSAFE, BECAUSE IT WILL THROW THE CAR AS IT GOES OVER A BUMP. IT CAN ALSO PUSH UP INTO THE TRUNK, IF NOT FIXED. VERY, VERY DANGEROUS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-25
- VIN: 1MEFM50U1WA
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE HIGH BEAMS DO NOT FUNCTION, UNLESS THE LEVER (WHICH CHANGES THE BEAM FROM LOW TO HIGH) IS PULLED TOWARDS ME AND HELD CONSTANTLY IN THAT POSITION. WHEN THIS LEVER IS RELEASED THE HIGH BEAMS GO OFF, BUT THERE ARE NO LOW BEAMS. THE DEFECTIVE PART , ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, IS THE "LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE".
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-10
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEFM50UXWG
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. DUE TO THE BRAKE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT AN INTERSECTION WITH AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND FACE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-01
- VIN: 1MEFM50S4WG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND STATED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,500.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEFM58S4WA
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO HOURS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A SMALL COMMUNITY PARK. AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE TIME TO CHECK THE SPEEDOMETER BEFORE THE TURN WAS COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BECAUSE THE TURN HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED THE CONTACT VEERED OFF TO THE LEFT OF THE ROAD AND THEN CROSSED THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. AS THE CONTACT TRIED TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD, SHE DROVE OVER A TWO-FOOT BOULDER AND SEVERAL SMALLER BOULDERS AND THEN CRASHED INTO A FENCE OF TALL BUSHES AND CAME TO A STOP APPROXIMATELY TEN FEET PAST THE BOULDERS THAT HAD BEEN DRAGGED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATELY FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,300
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-05
- VIN: 1MEFM58S7WA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000. UPDATED 05/24/11*LJ UPDATED 05/26/11*JB
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-16
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD SOUND INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT FURTHER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A BUILDUP OF CORROSION FOUND ON AN UNKNOWN PIN INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE CORROSION OF THE STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-31
- VIN: 1MEFM50U7WA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK MY CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP TO RETRIEVE STORED ENGINE CONTROL CODES PO443 AND PO455. I REPLACED THE PART AND THERE IS STILL THE SAME CODE PO443 AND PO455. I KEEP MY OLD PART. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-01
- VIN: 1MEFM53S3WA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000. UPDATED 10/21/09 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE AS WELL. UPDATED 10/23/09*JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-01
- VIN: 1MEFM50U8WA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO CRASH AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ASSISTED THE CONTACT WITH PLACING THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN INFORMED HIM THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT ONLY 1999-2001 SABLES WERE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). HE SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 94,100.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-11
- VIN: 1MEFM55U5WG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
SUSPENSION,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-21
- VIN: 1MEFM55U3WA
- Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES
- Summary: 98 SABLE WAGON. (SPRING PLATE GAVE AND SPRING BLEW OUT TIRE AND DAMAGED FRONT END RODS OR ARMS, SHOCK ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE ANALYSIS) AND LEFT FRONT END ALMOST SITTING ON THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO FORD ANALYSIS). I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BLOW OUT SO I HAD AAA COME TO TOW IT TO MY DEALERSHIP. WHEN THE AAA DRIVER SAW THE DAMAGE, HE SAID HE'S SEEN THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL OUT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SITUATION. FORD DEALERSHIP LOOKED UP RECALLS FOR MY CAR AND SAID THERE WAS ONE FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR BUT IT WAS FOR 99 AND NEWER MODELS AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT REPAIRING IT UNDER A RECALL. I CALLED FORD CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND WOULDN'T INVEST THEIR MONEY INTO REPAIRING MY CAR. FORTUNATE FOR ME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IF IT WERE ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHE. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE 98S AND 99S ARE VERY SIMILAR, SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY FORD WOULDN'T MAKE THE REPAIRS AT THEIR COST UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. *CN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-17
- VIN: 1MEFM50U5XA
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1999 MERCURY SABLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CUSTOMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. *KB *TR THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AFTER PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL. UPDATED 03/22/10 UPDATED 05/28/10.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-10
- VIN: 1MEFM55U5WA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES LINE LEAKING FLUID DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL,LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID WHEN BRAKES WERE PUT ON. *JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEFM50U3WA
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY SABLE GS. SHE STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE IT SWERVED TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A POLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SWELLING AND SHARP PAINS. THE CRASH WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 175,000. THE POWERTRAIN AND PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-27
- VIN: 1MEFM50U8WA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF WORK WHEN I HEARD MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. I WAS STILL IN THE PARKING LOT GOING LESS THAN 10 MPH. WHEN I GOT THE TIRE OFF I NOTICED THAT MY SPRING HAD BROKEN AND WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST MY TIRE CAUSING MY LOW-SPEED BLOWOUT. FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE SPRINGS DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION, BUT HAVE ONLY RECALLED THE 99-01 MODELS. I WOULD LIKE FORD TO LOOK INTO EXTENDING THE RECALL AS I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY 98 OWNER TO EXPERIENCE SUCH AN ISSUE. I AM THANKFUL, THOUGH, THAT THIS DID HAPPEN IN A PARKING LOT. I WAS ONLY TWO MINUTES AWAY FROM GETTING ON I-75, AND PROBABLY COULD HAVE LOST MY LIFE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-05
- VIN: 1MEFM50U7WA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I DROVE THE CAR TO DO ERRANDS AND IT WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS. I PARKED THE CAR AT THE MALL AND CAME BACK TO DRIVE HOME AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I WAS FORCED TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. IT SHOWED NO SIGNS OF HAVING A PROBLEM, AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS INTACT WITH NO SIGNS OF A PROBLEM. THIS APPEARED TO BE A COSTLY REPAIR, SO I CHOSE NOT TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-27
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FOR YEARS I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON 1998 MERCURY SABLE--THE DOME LIGHT, FLOOR LIGHTS AND DOOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. I KEEP THE DOME LIGHT OFF. THE FLOOR LIGHT BULBS WERE REMOVED. DOOR LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY ON. HOWEVER, 1.5 YEARS AGO, I LOST ALL HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT UPON ENTERING A HIGHWAY. I COULD RISK USING HIGH BEAMS BY HOLDING IN PLACE. MULTIFUNCTION ARM WAS REPLACED AND THE DIAL ON DASHBOARD. THEN BOTH DIALS WERE REPLACED FOR FAN AND HEATING, DEFROST AND AIR CONDITIONER. THEN TOLD MY COMPUTER CHIP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NO DEFROSTER, HEAT, FAN OR AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, LAST YEAR AFTER DEALING WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OFF THEN STAYING ON FOR YEARS, HAD TO REPLACE THE EMISSIONS SENSOR FOR CAR TO BE INSPECTED. WOULD A DEALER BE WILLING TO GIVE ME A DEFROSTER FIX AND/OR HEAT. MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THAT FORD AND MERCURY ARE KNOWN FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AND OVER 1500 DOLLARS LATER AND I STILL HAVE A DEFECTIVE, UNSAFE CAR. *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-21
- VIN: 1MEFM58S7WA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD. WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS OBSERVED TO BE FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED CAUSING THE FLAT TIRE. THE COIL SPRING HAS BEEN REPLACED. UPDATED 08/14/06. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-19
- VIN: 1MEFM50U9WA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND BLEW OUT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-04
- VIN: 1MEFM55U6WG
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: NOISE FROM FRONT DURING TURNS. TOOK CAR TO SHOP SAME DAY AND WAS TOLD THE DRIVER FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND RUBBING ON TIRE DURING TURNS. THIS IS THE SECOND FRACTURED COIL SPRING ON THIS CAR. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED 4/20/05 AFTER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPRING FRACTURED (REPORTED TO NHTSA -ODI 10146034). BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACED 5/4/06. WAS TOLD BY SHOP WE WERE LUCKY THE TIRE DIDN'T BLOW. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-14
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEFM58S1WA
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006 AS I DROVE UP TO MY NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE DOOR, MY 1998 MERCURY SABLE WAGON HAD 'A MIND OF IT'S OWN'. IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE BRAKE BUT ACCELERATED 'ON IT'S OWN' CAUSING ME TO GO THROUGH THE DOOR AND HIT THE SIDE BRICK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, I FOUND MANY SUCH STORIES WITH SEVERAL MAKES OF CARS. THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSES AN 'SUDDEN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION' WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE BRAKE TO WORK THESE ARE ONLY A COUPLE OF THE LINKS I FOUND. HTTP://WWW.SAFETYFORUM.COM/FORDSUA/ HTTP://WWW.ANTONY-ANDERSON.COM/CRUISE/9.5-LINKS.HTML#FORD MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. FORTUNATELY, I HAD NO INJURIES EXCEPT TO MY EMOTIONS. I CAN STILL SEE MYSELF GOING THROUGH THAT GARAGE DOOR AND NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP IT. LORRAINE BARNICLE. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEFM50U7WG
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALTHOUGH BRAKE PRESSURE REMAINED CONSTANT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD MOTION. THE VEHICLE GENTLY TAPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR BUMPER. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE SABLE'S BUMPER, GRILL AND HEADLIGHTS. NO PHYSICAL INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE TEST DID NOT DETECT ANY FAILURE CODES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE THROTTLE PLATE AND AIR MOTOR WERE CARBONATED AND IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT THIS POSSIBLY CAUSED THE THROTTLE TO STICK CAUSING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *NM UPDATED 2/13/2006 - *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-17
- VIN: 1MEFM55U6WG
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE RESEARCHING ANOTHER PROBLEM ONLINE, I FOUND REFERENCES TO COIL SPRING PROBLEMS FOR OTHER SABLE MODEL YEARS, SO THOUGHT I SHOULD NOTIFY NHTSA MY REAR COIL SPRING BROKE ALSO. WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING ON MY 1998 MERCURY SABLE WAGON BROKE. INCIDENT DATE IS ESTIMATED, I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE SHOP TO GET THE SPRINGS. BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE REPLACED APRIL 20, 2005 (I HAVE RECEIPT). *JB
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-08
- VIN: 4M2ZU54E3WU
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: AFTER ONLY OWNING MY VEHICLE FOR 8 MONTHS, AND BEING TOLD IT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION, IN A MATTER OF 3 DAYS, MANY PROBLEMS OCCURRED. MY 4WD LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING, ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RAISES TO HIGH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS AND THE CHECK GAUGE LIGHT COMES ON. THE CAR BEGAN DYING, THE IDLE DROPPING AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND EVEN DIED IN MID DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, LEAVING ME TO VEER TOWARDS THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER STEERING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP, THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HONOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY, I PAID $1200 FOR. MY ESTIMATE CAME UP TO ALMOST $3000 WITH THE WARRANTY ONLY OPTING TO COVER $ 300. THE PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED BY THE MECHANIC WERE: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR: $680, SLACK IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS (NEED REPLACING): $625, ELECTRICAL AND RELATED REPAIRS: $ 215, SENSOR FOR FRONT AND REAR INTERNAL FAILURE $ 700, T/CASE MOTOR $725. I COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE 4WD ON MY VEHICLE PURCHASED ONLY FOR THAT REASON WITH WINTER COMING DOESN'T EVEN WORK, THE WHOLE THING NEEDS REBUILT. I'VE NEVER EVEN USED IT. I PAID ALL I COULD $900, AND GOT THE CAR BACK JUST TO HAVE IT RESPONDING THE SAME WAY, VIRTUALLY UN-DRIVABLE. AFTER VIEWING SEVERAL WEBSITES, THE FORD/MERCURY WEBSITE LISTED NO RECALLS AND COMPLAINTS FOR MY VEHICLE, BUT ALLDATA.COM LISTED THE THROTTLE POSITION, AND THE SAME 4WD PROBLEMS I'M HAVING; PLUS MINOR ONES I FAILED TO MENTION TO THE MECHANIC, SUCH AS THE REAR SEAT POSITIONING WILL NOT RECLINE, WHISTLING FROM THE WHEEL WELL ETC... I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN MY FINDINGS, AND FIND MY SELF IN QUESTION AS TO KEEP THE PIECE OF JUNK, OR BUY A NEW CAR. DID I GET SCREWED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD IT TO ME, ALONG WITH MY "FAKE" EXTENDED WARRANTY? IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITY THE MANUFACTURER CAN PARTAKE IN THE REPAIRS? I ALREADY KNOW SIMILAR PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. *JB
1998 Mercury Sable recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1998 Mercury Sable.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.
- Consequence: IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
- Remedy: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
Negative 1998 Mercury Sable car reviews
Positive 1998 Mercury Sable car reviews
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my wagon. I purchased it with 98K miles and have since put on about 175K miles. I've had a few minor issues with the emissions control, brakes, and tires, but nothing out of the ordinary. Recently, I brought it in for a check-up because it was running a little rough. The station called me a few hours later to let me know that it needed a tune-up. I was surprised to find out that I had the original plugs in the car after 175K miles! I think that's pretty impressive and it's still going strong.
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This car has been reliable overall, with only one major failure in the alternator bearing after 160,000 miles. While there have been some minor issues such as broken window frames, flecking paint, and malfunctioning windshield wipers, these have not been serious problems. Additionally, the door sensors and parking brake light have occasionally misbehaved, and there have been issues with the hinge on the front storage compartment and the springs in the change storage. However, these issues have not affected the car's overall performance.
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Hey there! That's a really nice car you've got. It might not be the best on gas in the city, but it's definitely a great choice for the highway.
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I would highly recommend this car for any family. It has a lot of power and speed, and despite a few chips in the paint, the body is in great condition with no dents. The car is white in color with a comfortable beige cloth interior and a power driver seat. Recently, I had the speed sensor replaced in the transmission, but other than that, I have had no issues with this car. It currently has 67000 miles on it.
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You bought the car used over 10 years ago with only 25,000 miles on it, and now it has over 276,000 miles. Despite its age, it consistently gets 21 mpg, and on a recent 1000 mile trip, it even got 29 mpg! Although it's starting to show its age and has some issues, it has been a fantastic car. When the time comes, you're thinking of replacing it with a used model, but not a new style one.
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Savion Krajcik 2024-11-26
I recently bought a 98 GS with 50,000 miles on it for a great price. I've put 5,000 miles on it in just half a year and I have not been disappointed. Although I had to settle for this instead of an SHO, it's been performing well. After some practice, I've found that the transmission is fine as long as it's driven smoothly. Sudden acceleration can cause some issues, but the Duratec engine is fantastic. I'm excited to see the Duratec engine in a more stylish vehicle like the new Mazda 6, which incorporates valve timing similar to Honda's VTEC. Overall, I absolutely love my car!
Lyric Predovic 2024-10-23
I had a very negative experience with this car. Despite having only 18,000 miles on it, the shifter broke within a week of purchase, costing me $200 to fix. Shortly after, the transmission failed and I had to spend $1800 to replace it. To make matters worse, while driving down the road, one of the tires fell off due to weak lugs, which caused the wheel to roll off when I accidentally went over a curb. As a result of these issues, I have lost faith in Mercury and Ford as car manufacturers. In my opinion, Toyota is a much better choice.
Brendan Kuhlman 2024-07-23
Hi there! I noticed that the car has been driven for 100k miles. Just wanted to let you know that it was bought used.