Mercury Sable — Suspension
High risk
Jul 19, 2004
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the front coil springs may fracture when operated in high corrosion areas (where salt is used on the roadways in winter). The potential for corrosion causing a
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Electrical
High risk
Dec 11, 2001
Model years: 1995
Certain Taurus and Sable vehicles with 3.0 liter and 3.8 liter engines and 1995 model year Mustang vehicles with 3.8 liter and 5.0 liter engines. The engine cooling fan motor beari
Also affects: Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 19, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractor in certain seating positions may have a pin shaft in the switchable ELR/ALR(emergency locking retractor/automatic locking retractor) me
Also affects: Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental
Mercury Sable — Steering
High risk
Dec 22, 1998
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles located in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, the lower sub frame mount plate nut may cor
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Structure
High risk
Sep 18, 1998
Model years: 1999
THE DASH INSULATOR RETAINER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ENGAGED. THE RETAINER MAY DISENGAGE, AND IN SOME CASES IT COULD BECOME LODGED ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PIVOT. THIS COULD PREV
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 28, 1998
Model years: 1998, 1999
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD THAT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATING MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD. I
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Suspension
High risk
Jun 15, 1998
Model years: 1993
NOTE: VEHICLES SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, AND THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION IN COMBINATION WITH SMALL T
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 4, 1998
Model years: 1996
VEHICLES THAT WERE SERVICED FOR A STALL CONDITION BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 1997 AND DECEMBER 1, 1997 MAY HAVE RECEIVED AND INCORRECT FUEL TANK. THE INCORRECT TANK CONTAINS AN ADDITIONAL V
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 26, 1998
Model years: 1997, 1998
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE HEADLIGHT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY
Also affects: Ford Contour, Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Town Car
Mercury Sable — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 29, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994
THE HEADLIGHTS MAY FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING DUE TO OVERHEATING. EXTENDED CYCLING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER COULD RESULT IN LONG
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark Vii
Mercury Sable — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 23, 1997
Model years: 1997
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THESE TRANSAXLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVERS THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE I
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar
Mercury Sable — Electrical
High risk
Apr 2, 1997
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
VEHICLES WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES THAT WERE INVOLVED IN SAFETY RECALL 95S22 (95-202) WERE MODIFIED WITH A MAXI-FUSE THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION FOR THE ENG
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Engine
High risk
Mar 20, 1997
Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
DIRECT WATER SPRAY OR LONG TERM WET DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. UNDER COLD CONDITIONS THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND PREVENT T
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental
Mercury Sable — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 20, 1996
Model years: 1996
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING EVEN IF THE TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER IS FIRMLY PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental
Mercury Sable — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 13, 1996
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SH
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar, Lincoln Continental
Mercury Sable — Structure
High risk
Jun 6, 1996
Model years: 1996
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FORD AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAW
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar
Mercury Sable — Brakes
High risk
Feb 21, 1996
Model years: 1996
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR MAY MALFUNCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Electrical
High risk
Nov 15, 1995
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: 1992-94 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINES; 1994-95 TAURUS/SABLE (EXCEPT SHO) WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINES; 1992-93 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES; 1992-94 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Topaz
Mercury Sable — Emissions
High risk
Feb 27, 1995
Model years: 1990
COMPLIANCE TESTING INDICATES THAT THESE VEHICLES MAY BE RELEASING CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) EMISSIONS WHICH EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: C
Also affects: Ford Probe, Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Emissions
High risk
Feb 16, 1995
Model years: 1990
NOTE: SUPERSEDED BY 95038. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CATALYSTS MAY BE RELEASING EMISSIONS IN EXCESS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: EXHAUS
Also affects: Ford Probe, Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Structure
High risk
Dec 30, 1992
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
On certain vehicles with 3.0 Litre and 3.8 Litre engines, the body mounts on the rear corners of the subframe which supports the engine and transmission may become detached due to
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental
Mercury Sable — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 29, 1992
Model years: 1989, 1990
SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CONDITIONS WHEREBY THE BUCKLE MAY NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED OR MAY NOT LATCH, OR IN SOME CASES, MAY LATCH
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer
Mercury Sable — Emissions
High risk
Aug 24, 1992
Model years: 1992
NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL (
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Emissions
High risk
Aug 21, 1992
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: PURGE VALVE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACE
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental
Mercury Sable — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 30, 1992
Model years: 1990, 1991
NOTE: ALSO INCLUDES SOME MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAY
Also affects: Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Econoline, Ford Escort
Mercury Sable — Structure
High risk
May 20, 1992
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Note: Station wagon vehicles only. Young children left unattended in the vehicle could lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat (or the underfloor storage
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Electrical
High risk
Mar 27, 1991
Model years: 1988, 1989
IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING WILL ALLOW THE WIRING TO BE CONTACTED AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGED BY THE SEAT CUSHION SPRING ENDS WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. THIS COULD
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Engine
High risk
Feb 11, 1991
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES RECALL 90-27 FOR VEHICLES IN THE MARITIMES. THE THROTTLE MAY STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO LINKAGE BINDING CAUSED BY CORROSION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGIN
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Ranger, Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Brakes
High risk
Dec 7, 1990
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
THE COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN AND FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE. SUCH A FRACTURE WOULD RESULT IN L
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 21, 1990
Model years: 1990
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG, THE CENTRE POST THREADS OF THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL COLLISION,
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Grand Marquis
Mercury Sable — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 1990
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
RANGER/BRONCO II - 2.9 LITRE ENGINES TAURUS/SABLE - 3.0 LITRE ENGINES NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN NEWFOUNDLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. THE THROTTLE MAY
Also affects: Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Ranger, Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 26, 1989
Model years: 1990
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR IN THE AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL SYSTEM MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO TURN OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD CAUSE IMPAI
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Emissions
High risk
Jul 13, 1989
Model years: 1986, 1987
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THE CENTRAL FUEL INJECTOR (CFI) MAY OPERATE RICH DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. CORRECTION: IMPROVED C
Also affects: Ford Escort, Ford Exp, Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Mercury Lynx
Mercury Sable — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 9, 1987
Model years: 1986, 1987
ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHE
Also affects: Ford F Series, Ford Bronco, Mercury Cougar, Ford Taurus, Ford Aerostar
Mercury Sable — Structure
High risk
Feb 17, 1987
Model years: 1986, 1987
ON STATION WAGONS, THE METALLIC CONDUCTOR STRIPS WHICH PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR MAY ERODE DUE TO ELECTROLYTIC ACTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HI
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Structure
High risk
Nov 13, 1986
Model years: 1987
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES. IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED SPINDLE STEMS ARE NOT HARDENED TO SPECIFICATION AND COULD BEND O
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Steering
High risk
Nov 6, 1986
Model years: 1987
THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING SHAFT INSULATOR FLANGE. IF THE SHAFT WERE TO SEPARATE, TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD OCCUR WITHO
Also affects: Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 10, 1986
Model years: 1986
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.205 - GLAZING MATERIALS. NOTE: STATION WAGONS ONLY.
Also affects: Ford Taurus
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