We found the following complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1987)
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While drivinglight fordriver's door will illuminate. Driver's side door will then unlock on its own.cause of problem is unknown. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Ignition switch wires melted together.identical problem of recall but not included.
Ignition switch failed while on vacation in flordia, i when to a auto shop and brought a push pull 50 amp switch and by passed the parts of the switch that had melted. I replaced the push switch a number of times, cheaper then going to a dealer and getting robbed for part that was defective in the first place.
Car stalls for no apparent reason.tt
Ignition switch shorted, melting wires, causing dash lights, air conditioner, and turn signals to fail. *dh
Sudden loss of signals, hazards lights while driving due to ignition switch burning out and causing damage to the heater motor.
Ignition switch burned out internally, causing wire in steering column to burn; diagnosed by mechanic performing other electrical problems.
Had to replace ignition switch twice because of shorts.
Key comes off the ignition while vehicle is working while forward driving position, neutral and backward position.
Ignition switch burned, causing dashboard instruments to fail. *dsh
Electrical short or shock in the ignitions switch causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column.
While driving, turn signals, heater fan and rear defroster all went out at once, heard popping noise; ignition switch and harness melted.
Electrical short in the steering column, causing the wiring harnes to burn.
Consumer stated ignition switch had to be replaced twice, due to fire. *et
While driving at any speed transmission is slipping andvehicle stalls. Also, there is a leakage within the vehicle, and there is a shortin the wires. Vehicle has been in the shop for repair service, and they can't determine the problem.
Replacement of three failed radiators since purchase.
Vehicle out of recall 93v106000 scope yet the subframe mount retaining plate has corroded.
Replaced head gasket.
Motor mounts failed. *sd
Motor mounts failed several times prior to recall notice, which caused extensive damage to engine, requiring engine to be rebuilt.
While driving the vehicle heard a noise coming from underneath the vehicle and then the vehicle lost its steering.the vehicle had to be towed.
The stalling problem has existed since we bought the car.the dealer said they spoke to the manufacturer's engineer, but, he too was unable to correct the problem.the dealers washed his hands.the manufacturer too wouldn't response.so we gave up.but heard of a recent law suit in california.would like your advice.although the car has a lot of mileage but we have been involved in near misses several times.we try to avoid congested raods and roads where we could get trapped.thank you for your anticipated prompt response.
While driving at any speed, and without prior warning vehicle stalls and shuts down. Also, driver's side seat is loose, causing seat to move forward and backward. Dealer is aware ofproblem.
When driving the vehicle on the expressway it will cut off without any warning.the vehicle cuts off frequently at any given time, andloses the power steering in the vehicle.
Parked vehicle in two car garage, when owner was alerted @ work from his home of vehicle fire. Garage and vehicle destroyed in fire. Please describe details.
Vehicle stalls due to failure of the air inlet ports (manifold:engine).
A/c failure.
Digital dash board component gauges (speed, gas, etc.) failed, possible electrical problem with shorting out.
Tire jack became airborne in accident.
While driving, turn signals, heater fan and rear defroster all went out at once, heard popping noise; ignition switch and harness melted.
While driving at any speed transmission is slipping andvehicle stalls. Also, there is a leakage within the vehicle, and there is a shortin the wires. Vehicle has been in the shop for repair service, and they can't determine the problem.
Fuel pump failed on two occasions.
While driving at any speed without any prior warning, the vehicle feels like it is running out of gas, and the vehicle will shut down while the consumer is driving.
Drivers seat broke loose from mount. Seat rocks forward and back.door ajar light stays on all the time. Doors are closed.fuel gauge inaccurate.
While driving at highway speed, heard single pop sound; vehicle came to complete halt without warning due t0 transmission failure.
Power steering pump malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control.in addition, transmission slips and shifts violently /brakes squeal and vehicle pulls to the right/throttle sticksand cruise control reactivates suddenly when pressing the off button.
Transmission doesn't shift out of first like it is suppose to do. Gear drags, causingvehicle to stall. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission replaced several times.
While driving at any speed transmission is slipping andvehicle stalls. Also, there is a leakage within the vehicle, and there is a shortin the wires. Vehicle has been in the shop for repair service, and they can't determine the problem.
Transmission has failed, will not go forward or backwards.tt
Transmission failed and leaked after repairs.
Transmission failed.
While driving the vehicle uphill and applying gas there was a loud noise and smoke come from under the hood. Suddenlyvehicle would not go into any gear. Dealer said the transaxle needed to be replaced.
While driving 65 mph and when depressing the brakes consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. This causeda rear end collision. Drivers side seat belt unlatched, and driver sustained injuries.
Seat belt fell apart. *dh
Driver side seat belt fell apart.
Involved in collision, passenger side seat belt came open and hit passenger in head.tt
Driver/pass. Shoulder/lap belt and middle rear lap belt, are inoperative, male portion covering has fell off pass. Front, all belts exhibit stress fractures.
Driver'sand passenger's seatbelt buckles broke off, causing no protection to the occupants in event of a crash.replaced buckles.please provide further information and vin#.
The driver and passenger side seat belt retractor come loose and retracted properly .tt
Car designed with only lap belts in rear seat. *dsh
Driver's seat mount broke which caused loss of control. If my family and i were on the open highway and the mount broke, we could have had a bad accident. If there would have been an accident and the mount broke, i would have been seriousy injured because the seat is the anchor. The local ford dealership welded the mount to the frame. When the seat mount breaks the seatmoves all over the place.
Weld that holds driver's seat to track snapped.
Seat broke loose causing injury.
Drivers seats weld points disconnected.tt
Drivers seat broke loose from mount. Seat rocks forward and back.door ajar light stays on all the time. Doors are closed.fuel gauge inaccurate.
Driver's seat bracket broke, causing seat to slide/detaches from floor anchor.
While driving at any speed, and without prior warning vehicle stalls and shuts down. Also, driver's side seat is loose, causing seat to move forward and backward. Dealer is aware ofproblem.
While driving 65 mph and when depressing the brakes consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. This causeda rear end collision. Drivers side seat belt unlatched, and driver sustained injuries.
Power steering pump malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control.in addition, transmission slips and shifts violently /brakes squeal and vehicle pulls to the right/throttle sticksand cruise control reactivates suddenly when pressing the off button.
Front brakes failed.
Front disc rotors have corroded, involved in recall 91v1340000 but problem came back again.
Front disc rotors have corroded, involved in recall 91v1340000 but problem came back again.
While going 30-35 mph smelled smoke. After pulling over consumer noticedfront left wheelhub base cover melted. Contacted dealer.problem may be linked to brake vacuum plate.please provide any further information.
Steering wheel would not turn fluid leaks from rack and pinion. Also makes nois ein power steering.
While driving the vehicle heard a noise coming from underneath the vehicle and then the vehicle lost its steering.the vehicle had to be towed.
Steering wheel will not turn when driving. Steering wheel is stiff intermittently. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Front end alignment done and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Leaking power steering hose leaked fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold causing fire.the fire also ruined transmission.
Power steering pump failed on two occasions.
Power steering pump malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control.in addition, transmission slips and shifts violently /brakes squeal and vehicle pulls to the right/throttle sticksand cruise control reactivates suddenly when pressing the off button.
Replaced tie rods.
Steering wheel would not turn fluid leaks from rack and pinion. Also makes nois ein power steering.
Bolt that holds steering rackpulled thought the frame.vehicle was not steerable, and had to be towed to mechanic
Heads pulled through subframe washers, causing front end to drop.
Body mounts snapped off, causing front end to collapse.*aw
Experiencing ongoing problem with three inside vehicle door handles breaking off, 1 driver side & 2 passenger side . Dealer notified, and informed consumerthat vehiclewas not under a mfr. Recall / could someone help in this matter?
Interior plastic door handle keeps breaking. This is the third incident.tt
Drivers seat broke loose from mount. Seat rocks forward and back.door ajar light stays on all the time. Doors are closed.fuel gauge inaccurate.
While drivinglight fordriver's door will illuminate. Driver's side door will then unlock on its own.cause of problem is unknown. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Three interior door handles broke off flush on doors.
Sub frame mounts corroded, causing sub frame to drop/loss of steering. *dsh
Rear sub-frame mounts corroded and broke, allowing sub-frame to drop prior to recall (93v-106.001).
The subframe mounts have completely rusted out,at any time the steering can go out. Please describe in detail.
Subframe bushings failed on 4/15/95.tt
Recall # 93v106000, the body mounts that support the transmission and engine broke, which may cause an accident.this vehicle is part of a recall, and has not been modified.manufacturer said they were not repairing vehicles before 1988.
Vehicle experienced same problem as nhtsa 98v323000. Subframe bushings broke loose cause near accident and loss of steering. Local ford motor company denied to fix because of vin number.
Vehicle experienced failure of recall (98s36) sub-frame mounts prior to recall notice while driving causing difficulty in steering. *mjs
Vehicle is experiencing failure of the recall (93v106000) component, however denied service due to vin #. (mjs)
Recall repair work not completed on the sub-frame body mounts (#93v106000), due to dealership scheduling problem.
Subframe bolts failed, causing subframe to collapse and crash to the ground, prior to recall.
Steering wheel will not turn when driving. Steering wheel is stiff intermittently. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Front end alignment done and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Front suspension problem, causing loss of control/accident.(new jersey state police report)
Front and rear shocks failed several times.
Front and rear shocks failed several times.
Spare tire became airborne in automobile accident, injuring child riding in car.
The original spare tire, which was never used, was installed on the vehicle, while driving the tire experienced tread/belt separation, the tire make/model was not given because the consumer stated that it was unreadable, the tire had under 300 miles on it, specific injury information was not given.nlm
Good year (205/70/14)tire tread split.
Unspecified.
Power steering pump malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control.in addition, transmission slips and shifts violently /brakes squeal and vehicle pulls to the right/throttle sticksand cruise control reactivates suddenly when pressing the off button.
Sudden acceleration: the consumer was driver of the vehicle and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to have a near accident.
Sudden acceleration: the consumer was driver of the vehicle and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to have a near accident.
While driving, turn signals, heater fan and rear defroster all went out at once, heard popping noise; ignition switch and harness melted.
Front/right polycast melted, separated fromsteel portion of wheel.*skd
While going 30-35 mph smelled smoke. After pulling over consumer noticedfront left wheelhub base cover melted. Contacted dealer.problem may be linked to brake vacuum plate.please provide any further information.
While driving the left front wheel rim and tire separated from the vehilcle, resulting in damage to vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
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