We found the following complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1986)
Read complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1986)
Driving home, vehicle stalled at stop sign, turned the ignition back on, vehicle caught on fire.
When driving vehicle became very hot/stalled and came to a complete stopdue to the tfi ignition module being too close and mounted on the side of the distributor.consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Ignition switch caught fire. *sd
Electrical fire at main wiring harness, while driving, consumer could smell smoke, later consumer saw smoke and dashboard lights went out and vehicle stalled.
Wiring harness terminal block in steering column shorted, causing fire. *dsh
The rear motor mounts are broken, the brake system has had to be replaced, and the transmission had to be replaced.tt
Head bolt sheared off, causing vehicle to stall.
While driving transmissionmalfunctioned due to aleak from transmission's cooling unit and lines.also, motor mounts failed,causing vehicle to vibrate/shake and stall.consumer had to put vehicle inrepair shop for repairs. *ml
The motor mount and the transmission went out .tt
While driving the vehicle loses all power. This has happened several times. After vehicle stalls, it starts right up, dealer can not find problem.
Whiledriving at 25 to 30 mph the vehicle shut down.the sub-frame separated from the rear corner of the vehicle which supports the transmission.also,poor steering.
The digital computer went dim on the speed odometer.consumer states speed can not be read during the day and at night it is very difficult to read.
Car was parked two days after being driven car caught on fire car was totaled .tt
Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall.*aw
The digital computer went dim on the speed odometer.consumer states speed can not be read during the day and at night it is very difficult to read.
After driving and coming to a stop the automatic transmission goes into neutral.stepping on the gas pedal caused the transmission to rev up quite high while still staying in neutral until, suddenly the transmission will kick into gear and "burn rubber" causing the car to lurch forward in an "uncontrolled" way at high speed. *nlm
The transmission just went out for no reason and no warning. Please describe.
Transmission slips, also fails to properly shift gears. *dsh
Transmission slips, also fails to properly shift gears. *dsh
Replaced transmission planetary assembly twice.
The motor mount and the transmission went out .tt
Transmission is going out, causing transmissionnot to shift into gear and the vehicle vibrates/stalls andshuts downwhiledriving.
While driving transmissionmalfunctioned due to aleak from transmission's cooling unit and lines.also, motor mounts failed,causing vehicle to vibrate/shake and stall.consumer had to put vehicle inrepair shop for repairs. *ml
Seat seat fell apart.
Seat belt buckles fail to retract.*skd
The driver's and passenger's side shoulder seat belts are inoperative due to the buckle separating.consumer has contacted the dealer.
Both front seat retractors don't work.tt
Shoulder belt cuts across driver's throat (other vehicle from 484009).
Shoulder belt cuts across driver's throat (other vehicle from 484009).
Re century infant seat smartfit plu model # 4529stc, baby's head swings from side to side while sleeping because angle of seat is more of a sitting position; as a result, baby has pinched nerve in neck area and receiving medical treatment; also baby's cheeks have bruises from plastic buckles.
Bolt intact, mount failed, metal failure.
Door latch on inside drivers door has broken on two occasions, drivers side seat anchor has a stress fracture allowing seat to move.tt
Bolt in the seat is broken, causing the consumer's seat to move forward whendriving. When consumer stops the seat will move, andcan hear some noise coming from the seat, as ifthe motor in the seat is running, but the seat is broke.
Seat; failure on the drivers side seatback, bracket broke away from seatback. Causing the seat to fall back.
Brake caliper is hanging out, causinghub cap to melt onto the tire.
Front brake rotors failed prior to recall (91v-143).tt
Whiledriving at 25 to 30 mph the vehicle shut down.the sub-frame separated from the rear corner of the vehicle which supports the transmission.also,poor steering.
Paint is faded.
Purchase car used the driver side inside door handle came off.tt
Door latch on inside drivers door has broken on two occasions, drivers side seat anchor has a stress fracture allowing seat to move.tt
Rear subframe bolts and nuts failed prior to recall notice.nlm (recall #98s36) 98v-323.
The engine and transmission separated from each other, making it impossible to steer the vehicle. There is a recall on vehicle.
Subframe welds broke and frame dropped while driving 30 mph. No injuries.there is a recall but this vehicle is not affected.subframe mounting bolts/brackets broke on both sides of the rear mounts causing the engine and transaxle to fall backward and make steering impossible.*jg
Rear subframe broke away at the lower body mounts with no previous indication.the driver was unable to steer. The dealer is aware of recall notice 92s61 with ford manufacturer, which is the same problem. Dealer is replacing the bolts to the body of the car.
Recall 98s36 front body mounts on the rear corner of the subframe not yet repaired due to dealer scheduling problem.
Difficulty having subframe mount nuts repaired under recall, due to dealership/manufacturer problems. (98v-323)
Whiledriving at 25 to 30 mph the vehicle shut down.the sub-frame separated from the rear corner of the vehicle which supports the transmission.also,poor steering.
Recall component of subframe mounts possibly caused loss of control and vehicle rollover and injury, consumer notified after incident of recall.(attorney for consumer).
While traveling without any indicationrmps would run high. Then, soon after vehicle would stall.please provide further information.
Engine surges intermittently. *dsh
While sitting ondriver's side withchildren sitting inrear seat, a person alerted consumerthat one of thechildrengot stuck betweenwindow of vehicle, wherepower window could not be activated.
Windshield is cracked on the driver's side.consumer stated she bought vehicle as it is,and she wants to fill out a safety complaint.
Right front hub cracked, causing vibration/noise.*skd
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