1989 Mercury Sable

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

8 recalls · 16 investigations · oldest first

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   1988-12-23Exterior lighting88V190000 Front side marker lamps were unintentionally equipped with clear bulbs, instead of amber colored bulbs as specified in FMVSS 108.

   Remedy: Replace clear bulbs with amber colored bulbs.

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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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   1991-05-10Seats91V036000 The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.

   Remedy: Revise routing of power seat wiring to prevent damage from seat cushion spring contact.

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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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    1992-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-25 Engine mount failure
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    1992-04-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Power steering leaks/fires
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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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    1992-10-30Seat belts92V113000 The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between…

    Remedy: Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.

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    1992-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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    1993-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-16 Broken tie rods
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    1993-07-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-30 Underbody fuel line fails
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    1993-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-06-30 Polycast road wheel cracks
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    1994-02-16Engineering analysisClosed 1995-02-27 Broken tie rods
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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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    1995-08-08Defect petitionClosed 1995-08-30 Alleged defective tie rods
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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 fileSeat belts97I003000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, for 12 years and unlimited mileage.

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Is the 1989 Mercury Sable reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Mercury Sable is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mercury Sable?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mercury Sable have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.