MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercury Sable

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Mercury Sable
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
350
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1987: 78 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1993: 678 complaints 1994: 388 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1995 350 1996: 304 complaints 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 258 complaints 1999 2000: 464 complaints 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1986 1987: 78 complaints 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1994: 388 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1995 350 1996: 304 complaints 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1998 1999: 258 complaints 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 47 complaints 1986 1987: 78 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1989 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1991 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1993 1994: 388 complaints 1994 1995: 350 complaints 1995 350 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1998 1999: 258 complaints 1999 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2001 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 61 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009

1995: 350 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19850
198647
198778
1988129
1989242
1990168
1991229
1992372
1993678
1994388
1995350
1996304
1997228
1998190
1999258
2000464
2001430
2002440
2003201
200452
200583
20061
200861
200920

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

43% · 149 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving 60 MPH the fan motor caught on fire. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership has been notified but did not resolve the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-16

Driver was driving car on state road 84. Car was stalling. Driver pulls over to side of road, opens hood engine compartment engulfed in flames as stated in fire marshall's report. Fire marshall states the fire started in the engine compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12

Parts for recall 01V390000 concerning engine cooling fan bearing were not available for months. While waiting for parts, vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-20

Power train

27% · 95 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE

Electrical system

9% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE

Suspension

9% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and front.

Structure

7% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and door.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mercury Sable. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the transmission jerked severely with extreme hesitation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-06

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-12-23Service brakes, hydraulic94V198000 The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 350 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    1996-05-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-30 Engine cooling fan fires
  4. I
    1996-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-26 Headlight failure
  5. I
    1996-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-15 Engine cooling fan fires
  6. R
    1997-03-31Engine and engine cooling97V019000 These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    1997-04-23Vehicle speed control97V025000 Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas…

    Remedy: Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    1999-08-09Recall queryClosed 2000-02-16 Front suspension spring
  10. R
    2001-12-28Engine and engine cooling01I011000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1995 taurus/Sable passenger vehicles…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. Ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles…

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  11. R
    2002-12-28Engine and engine cooling01V390000 Vehicle description: taurus/Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began…

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 149 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 95 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V198000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 97V019000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 97V025000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V323000 · Structure
  • Recall 01I011000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 01V390000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercury Sable reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mercury Sable is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Sable?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercury Sable have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.