1986 Mercury Sable

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

9 recalls · 20 investigations · oldest first

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   1986-03-05Visibility86V039000 The right quarter windows may contain glass which was improperly tempered. This glass may yield pieces larger than the maximum allowed by FMVSS 205, glazing material.

   Remedy: Replace the quarter windows containing date code 5 af.

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   1987-02-17Visibility87V017000 Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.

   Remedy: Apply sealant to conductor strips and protective tape to lower backlites.

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   1987-05-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-08-24 Steering binding
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   1987-10-12Fuel system, gasoline87V139000 Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

   Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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   1988-01-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-26 High brake pedal effort
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   1988-04-22Engineering analysisClosed 1990-01-12 Stalling
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   1988-10-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-26 Head rest drops
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   1988-10-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-25 Front seat bracket
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   1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-13 Exhaust gas intrusion
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    1989-05-25Engineering analysisClosed 1990-05-22 Front seat bracket
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    1989-11-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-27 Speed control failure
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    1990-03-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-08-31 Throttle sticking
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    1990-04-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-28 Brake disc hub failure
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    1990-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Throttle sticking
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    1990-09-28Engineering analysisClosed 1991-09-12 Brake disc hub separations
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    1991-01-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-05-22 Door handles breakage
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    1991-08-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-28 Storage compar suffocation
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    1991-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-27 Fires in ignition switch
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    1991-09-26Service brakes, hydraulic91V134000 Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.

    Remedy: Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

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    1991-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 1992-05-21 Storage compar suffocation
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    1992-05-15Wheels92V065000 Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the…

    Remedy: Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.

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    1992-07-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-11-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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    1992-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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    1993-07-22Structure93V106000 Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and Lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (Except 1989 - 1991 2.5L taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). The…

    Remedy: Install a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98V-323.

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    1993-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-06-30 Polycast road wheel cracks
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    1994-12-15Suspension94E036000 The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly.

    Remedy: Monroe dealers will replace the strut free of charge.

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    1997-08-29Recall queryClosed 1999-02-16 Rear lower subframe assembly
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    1999-01-18Structure98V323000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, district of columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

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    Date not on fileSteering85V172000 No summary on file.

    Remedy: Ignition lock switch cylinder will be replaced.

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Is the 1986 Mercury Sable reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1986 Mercury Sable is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mercury Sable?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Mercury Sable have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.