1995 Mercury Sable body problems

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 103,219 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the transmission jerked severely with extreme hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated that the rear subframe was completely corroded, which caused damage to the transmission. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 93v106000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 103,219.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Body · 103,325 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving at 5 MPH, the contact made a right turn and heard a loud noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the right rear subframe mounting bushing had broken due to corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; however, the manufacturer refused to assist with repair costs and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 98v323000 (structure: frame and members). The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 103,325.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Body · 92,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was making a clicking sound. An independent mechanic determined the sub frame on both sides disintegrated and needed to be repaired.

Filed Dec 23, 2005 · Body · 83,090 miles · MA

Dt: the contact stated there was the federal safety agency recall o campaign 98v323000 concerning the structure: frame and members. However, the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle had the same problems again. The dealer has been contacted. The vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Body · 87,791 miles · WA

Re: the federal safety agency campaign id number : 98v323000* hello, fomoco local dealer & corporate customer relations insist there is no such recall as noted above. After several phone calls and visits in the last month, I call corporate. There too they insisted there was no such thing. I called a second time and was forwarded up the ladder, same results. The next week I received a questionare wanting to know of my satisfaction with my recent inquiries! If you could be of any assistance I would be deeply indebted. Thank you sincerely, [xxx] * what initiated this whole thing is that my care started clanking and a few other things. Took it to the les scwab dealer. He said my frame mounts went. My local mechanic confirmed it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Body · 83,750 miles · TX

Consumer heard cracking coming from floorboard while operating vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that the rear lower subframe is corroding. Related to recall 98v323000; but, consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN. *ak problem has gotten worse and consumer don't feel safe driving the vehicle.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Body · MA

Subframe has failed, causing the vehicle engine to drop. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Body · MO

Frequent failure of analog speedometer. I have a 95 mercury sable that has it's third speedometer. First two replaced under warranty. It has failed again. I believe this to be an abnormal failure rate. I called a speedometer repair shop and they were very familiar with the problem on the 95-96 sable and taurus.

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Body · TN

Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: upon acceleration from a stop position, driver heard a clunk sound, and then the steering became difficult to steer. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak this vehicle is experiencing the exact problems as outlined in the recall. Consumer would like consideration for vehicle to be repaired as per recall.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Body · NJ

Consumer states the A/C was inoperative. Outside shop found A/C manifold line was leaking and had to be replaced caused by stress from suspended subframe. Outside shop claimed when recall repairs to replace subframe bolts which entailed lifting the engine and / or lowering it put stress on the front bolts, thus shearing off the bolt located on the front end right side. This caused the engine to drop which caused damage to the A/C. Dealer claimed that damage was caused by outside shop who repaired A/C seven months prior. There were impact marks indication that the service performed when reapiring the A/C or vehicle was involved in an accident which created the problem.