1991 Mercury Sable body problems

20 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frame and members
16
Body: tailgate
1
Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1
Body: door: hinge and attachments
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Sable body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: frame and membersReported December 16, 1998 · 2,697,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Risk: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

Recall number 98V323000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Sub-frm/unibody absor.failOpened November 30, 1992, closed June 30, 1993

There is no summary currently available

EA92040

Storage compar suffocationOpened October 28, 1991, closed May 21, 1992

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EA91042

Storage compar suffocationOpened August 1, 1991, closed October 28, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE91108

What 1991 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Body · 57,000 miles · NJ

I hit a small pothole and the steering wheel suddenly moved to a one o'clock position while the wheels were pointing straight ahead. My alignment shop inspected the car and found that the cause was a failure of the passenger side sub-frame mounting bolt anchor. The local dealer said my car is not included in the recall (98s36) I demand an answer as why my car is not included.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Body · 130,000 miles · NY

Northport ford in commack, ny failed to properly perform safety recall 98s36 for the subframe on my 1991 mercury sable. The subframe subsequently broke free causing damage to my motor mounts, transmission and steering components. The vehicle was towed to the closest ford dealer in patchogue ny. Ford agreed to reinstate the recall for the dealer to repair my vehicle. The dealer called ford with the price of the subsequent damage and ford withdrew the offer to repair. They wanted to buy the vehicle back at a price they decided on. I am on disability with a work related accident. I can not afford to be without my vehicle. I can not afford to buy another vehicle at the buyout price ford wants to give me. I feel that this accured due to a safety recall that was not performed properly and ford should deal with that dealership and fix my vehicle at no charge.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Body · FL

The left rear sub-frame mount broke. The right rear sub-frame mount looked like it was about to break.

Filed May 13, 2003 · Body · FL

The consumer vehicle experienced symptoms of the federal safety agency recall # 98-v-323-000 which was related to the rear lower subframe mount plate nut. The consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Body · NY

Subframe is detaching from motor, and is corroded. Consumer took car into dealer on sept 20, 1999, for recall on subframe. How could it be corroded so fast.

Filed Aug 17, 1999 · Body · KY

Liftgate had chronic difficulty closing securely, beginning at approximately 50,000 miles. Dealer advised me to adjust striker position. Eventually problem worsened until liftgate would not close securely despite striker adjustment. Plastic trim piece covering liftgate still was removed revealing that the sheet metal still (part number 8d74) was fractured around the striker adjustment opening, causing striker to move when liftgate was closed, preventing liftgate from closing around striker. I called dealer to alert them to this defect; dealer stated they knew of no tsbs (technical safety bulletins) addressing this problem; therefore I would be responsible for repair costs. I then called ford-mercury customer service; they stated that my car was out of warranty, and that there were no recalls for this problem; therefore their "final decision" was that the repair costs were my responsibility. (repair costs, as estimated by a body shop, were $315.) I submit that this is not a normal "wear & tear" problem, but a safety defect. My safety concerns: 1/unsecured liftgate allows carbon monoxide from exhaust to enter car while driving, endangering all occupants; 2/unsecured liftgate can bounce open when driving, endgangering occupants of rear-facing seat; 3/unsecured liftgate exposes contents of parked car, and car itself, to theft. I am certain that this is a common problem for this make and model of vehicle. Ford-mercury was quite unresponsive and indifferent about addressing and correcting this safety defect. I appreciate your assistance, and welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with your representatives.

Filed Jul 28, 1999 · Body · SC

Body mounts failed prior to recall notice (98v323000) which caused damage to other components.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Body, Transmission · NY

Dealership will not perform recall work (98v‑323) due to lack of parts. Mjs

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Body · IL

Failure of recall component (98v‑323) caused transmission failure, slipage & loss of control prior to recall notice, replacement of transmission necessary, however continued problems.

Filed May 6, 1999 · Body · PA

After having recall 98s36 repaires done, vehicle was taken in to be serviced and consumer was told that the body mounts broke again. Dealer has been cotacted.

Questions about the 1991 Mercury Sable body

Does the 1991 Mercury Sable have body problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the body of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Mercury Sable body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Mercury Sable body?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V323000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Sable have the most body problems?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most body complaints are 1993 (35 complaints), 1992 (29 complaints) and 1996 (29 complaints).