1991 Mercury Sable suspension problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: shock absorber
4
Rear: shock absorber
1
Rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
1
Rear
1
Front: macpherson strut
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Sable suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mercury Sable suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Polycast road wheel cracksOpened December 2, 1993, closed June 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE93100

Failure of wheel studsOpened July 27, 1993, closed November 22, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE93070

What 1991 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · NV

Consumer states that the vehicle bushings are made of a viber material that wears out, causing the vehicle to steer improperly.

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Suspension · MO

Plnhts#6954-94-e-036-000: sway bar bracket where it attaches to the strut reserve tube did not fuse property. Consumer states has the same problem (making some noise). Dealer has been notifed. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · MO

Transmission went out while driving at 50 MPH without prior warning, causing vehicle to stall and shut off completely. Also, there was vibration within the steering wheel. Also, loss of cruise control, causing vehicle to accelerate. In addition,smoke came from underhood.

Filed Sep 12, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · CT

Lighting system bulbs have all failed, consumer replaces bulbs every few months.

Filed Apr 16, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Engine mounts failed twice.

Filed Jan 23, 1997 · Electrical, Suspension · OH

Axles failed.

Filed Dec 17, 1996 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

Axles failed.

Filed Oct 15, 1996 · Airbags, Body · NY

Front shock absorber recall repair refused by dealer.

Filed May 25, 1995 · Body, Engine · MD

Oxygen sensor failed, resulting in rough idle/hesitation.

Filed Feb 17, 1995 · Suspension · CT · crash

The rear struts seized, vehicle hit a small patch of ice, lost control/skidded, resulting in an accident.

Questions about the 1991 Mercury Sable suspension

Does the 1991 Mercury Sable have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Mercury Sable suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Mercury Sable suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Sable have bad suspension?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most suspension complaints are 2002 (239 complaints), 2001 (204 complaints) and 2000 (158 complaints).