I believe this car was included in a recall for faulty bolts holding the engine frame(rear bolts. I purchased the car in october of 2006. In december of 2011 I took it to a ford dealer for a steering problem and they told me they would have to replace the rear bolts and it cost me almost $400 dollars. Just recently I discovered this car had been included in the, I believe 1998 recall notice for replacing the rear bolts because of the danger of them rusting out. My question is: is there the possibility that I can still be covered under any ford/mercury terms, something like a ford motors goodwill program. One bolt was completely rusted and broken and the other just rusted but not yet broken. Should the ford/mercury dealer I brought the car to have known that this was a recalled vehicle and discussed this with me. Mileage at that time was 79,524.
1993 Mercury Sable body problems
35 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frame and members23
- Body: door5
- Body4
- Frame and members: underbody shields3
- Body: hood: hinge and attachments1
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mercury Sable body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Sable body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Structure: frame and members
- 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
What 1993 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated after bringing the vehicle to a halt at a stop sign, acceleration was attempted, and the bolts that held the motor frame fell off. The vehicle had to be towed back to the residence. The manufacturer was notified and determined that the vehicle's VIN# did not fit under any recall. The vehicle was not examined or repaired.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH as the contact was turning left onto the highway; the contact heard a loud popping sound and the steering became very difficult. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 98v323000, regarding the structure: frame and members. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Vehicle's structure has completely rusted out. As result the vehicle will never pass inspection again. *ak the consumer was advised by a technician that the entire right hand side of the underbody was rusted and falling apart. *nlm
The federal safety agency recall no. 98v323/ford recall no. 98s36]. Recall service was performed 3/29/1999. As of this date the rear sub frame mounting bolts have failed again.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine and radiator replaced, vehicle also experienced oil leak.
The front and rear transmission mounts had to be replaced which ruined the transmission and engine prior to recall notice 93v‑106, the consumer request reimbursement (attorney for client). Nlm
Engine nount failed causing the A/C hose to break prior to recall notice 98v‑323. Nlm
I have replaced motor mounts twice at a cost of $500.00 each time. I complained to the district manager of ford motor and never received a reply. I now received a recall for another subframe mount and was told it is not related by a local dealer in wi.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable body
Does the 1993 Mercury Sable have body problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the body of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Sable body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 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).
Other 1993 Mercury Sable problems
Engine 356Lights 62Suspension 52Brakes 48Transmission 48Electrical 46Visibility 46Steering 26Acceleration 25Airbags 24Fuel system 22Seat belts 8Tires 4Locks 2Seats 2
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