1995 Mercury Sable
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1995 Mercury Sable. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995 taurus/sable passenger vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and 1995 ford mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. it IS possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. ford IS extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this coverage IS automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until june 30, 2002. if the consumer has paid to have this service done before december 2001, ford IS offering a refund. owners can contact ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.
Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. it IS possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. if the cooling fan IS inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0L engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3L engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8L engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0L engines and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm IS missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in loss of braking ability and an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.
Owner complaints
350 complaints11 involved a crash14 involved a fire10 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train · Structure › Body
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…
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 nhtsa 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.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
There IS a strong gas smell especially on hot days and there seems to be excessive pressure in the gas tank. I have scoured the vehicle for leaks and can not find any. I have replaced both rubber hoses from the filler neck to the tank and even dropped the tank but didn't find any evidence of a…
There IS a strong gas smell especially on hot days and there seems to be excessive pressure in the gas tank. I have scoured the vehicle for leaks and can not find any. I have replaced both rubber hoses from the filler neck to the tank and even dropped the tank but didn't find any evidence of a leak. the smell IS still occurring. when you first park the vehicle after a drive it IS real strong and then goes away. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
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…
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.
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically stall when driving in warm to hot temperatures. The contact stated the engine would have to be shut off and cooled off before being able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically stall when driving in warm to hot temperatures. The contact stated the engine would have to be shut off and cooled off before being able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection of the failure. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
- Suspension › Front
Was on my way home from work and heard a loud screech, since I was just down the street from my home I pulled in my driveway and the tire blew. upon inspection I noticed the tire was completely slashed from the front right coil spring breaking. New coil spring strut shock and axle. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Tires · Vehicle speed control
I bought a 1995 mercury sable. The person I bought it from said it had all new brakes, springs, filters, sensors, radiator, etc. When I took it to my mechanic last week (friday), he said there IS a number of illegal things on it and it needs 1500$ worth of work to make it safe. He said it was a…
I bought a 1995 mercury sable. The person I bought it from said it had all new brakes, springs, filters, sensors, radiator, etc. When I took it to my mechanic last week (friday), he said there IS a number of illegal things on it and it needs 1500$ worth of work to make it safe. He said it was a lemon and I should contact the person that sold it to me, so I did, I brought him to the mechanic so he could hear everything illegal and unsafe and broken about it. He stated in front of the mechanics that he would be refunding my money on monday (today). When I called today they told me to bad I'm not getting my money back. We bought it as IS and oh well. I have a detailed list of problems with this car from my mechanic. *Tr
- Tires
Futura 875 tires made by bridgestone firestone with tread separation on all 4 tires. These tires seem never to have existed. They are not futura 775 tires they are futura 875 tires. these tires were purchased july 2001 at a time when dangerous tires were in the news for roll over accident's…
Futura 875 tires made by bridgestone firestone with tread separation on all 4 tires. These tires seem never to have existed. They are not futura 775 tires they are futura 875 tires. these tires were purchased july 2001 at a time when dangerous tires were in the news for roll over accident's killing people. Yet pepboys never notified us they were defective. Now the tread separation on all 4 tires IS very obvious and the tires must be replaced. clearly there are still defective dangerous tires on the road waiting to harm a trusting public. Why? *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. while driving at any speed, the radiator fan shuts off and does not come back on. as a result, the temperature in the vehicle increases. the dealer was notified and gave the contact the runaround. the contact referenced three nhtsa campaign ID numbers…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. while driving at any speed, the radiator fan shuts off and does not come back on. as a result, the temperature in the vehicle increases. the dealer was notified and gave the contact the runaround. the contact referenced three nhtsa campaign ID numbers 01i011000, 01v390000, and 97v019000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). the contact was informed that the safety improvement campaign expired. she stated that she never received a recall notice. the failure mileage was 60,000.
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs · Tires
My daughter had just driven all over the state with her student teaching assignment. she was going to teach for the day when she had tire failure. She had just left from her apartment going 10 mph and about one mile from her place. The coil spring broke jabbing into her tire and causing a blow…
My daughter had just driven all over the state with her student teaching assignment. she was going to teach for the day when she had tire failure. She had just left from her apartment going 10 mph and about one mile from her place. The coil spring broke jabbing into her tire and causing a blow out. We had to have the car towed and the mechanic said these mecuries and ford sables were good for this kind od a problem. Then I got on line and it sais that one point back in 95 that these kind of cars had to have guards to protect the coils from the tires. I am concerned. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs on a 1995 mercury sable. Consumer repaired the vehicle for recall problems before a recall was received and would like reimbursement for the cost. *kb the head gaskets, timing cover gaskets and oil pan were replaced due to the vehicle overheating. *jb
- Tires › Sidewall
Upon completing a tire check of my vehicle, I noticed the sidewall of my general tire ameri -G4S IS buldging out (about the size of a golf ball hemisphere) and the rubber IS starting to separate. *tr
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs
When I took my 1995 mercury sable to a mechanic for an oil change, he notified me that both rear springs were broken. he showed it to me and I saw it for myself. furthermore, one spring had worn a visible groove in the right rear tire. it was dangerous to drive my car further and it must be…
When I took my 1995 mercury sable to a mechanic for an oil change, he notified me that both rear springs were broken. he showed it to me and I saw it for myself. furthermore, one spring had worn a visible groove in the right rear tire. it was dangerous to drive my car further and it must be repaired immediately at a cost of $700. The repair IS scheduled for next week and includes rear struts, rear springs and the associated mounting brackets. my mechanic says this IS a defect in the steel used for the springs and IS a common problem on ford products and they fix a lot of them. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle slows down and will not accelerate until the vehicle stalls to a stop. the vehicle runs fine after it IS restarted. the dealership and two independent repair shops could not duplicate the problem. there was nothing illuminated on the dash prior to each…
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle slows down and will not accelerate until the vehicle stalls to a stop. the vehicle runs fine after it IS restarted. the dealership and two independent repair shops could not duplicate the problem. there was nothing illuminated on the dash prior to each incident. updated 10/4/2006 -the consumer noticed that teh ABS light has illuminated twice, once while the vehicle was running and once while it was not. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Comments: I have a 1995 mercury sable with 52,000 miles on it. some years ago, ford issued a letter saying it would make repairs if the head gasket prematurely blew on this car at under 60,000 miles or within 5 years. about two weeks ago, with no warning, my sable blew its head gasket in my…
Comments: I have a 1995 mercury sable with 52,000 miles on it. some years ago, ford issued a letter saying it would make repairs if the head gasket prematurely blew on this car at under 60,000 miles or within 5 years. about two weeks ago, with no warning, my sable blew its head gasket in my garage, after I had turned off the car and gotten out of it. it was just a miracle that I was still in the garage with my husband when it happened. normally, I would have gone in the house and shut the door. at any rate, I turned around and smoke was billowing from the rear of the car. my husband jumped in the car (i wouldn't have done that) and backed it into our court. I ran for the phone and called 911. my point IS, that except for the fluke of my being in the garage at the time, my house could have gone up in smoke! when I called the local ford dealer, they referred me to ford customer service. josh at customer service told me that the "customer satisfaction program" on this car had expired and that there are no available coverages. he further stated that I had no recourse to anyone else in the company because ford had "empowered" the customer service program to answer all questions of this type. I think that if my house had burned down, ford certainly would have had some liability. the cost to repair the vehicle IS $2,000, nearly as much as it's worth. IS there anything you can do to help me with this problem? *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I just bought the car uaed drove off the highway and my car started smoking from the hood, I also getting a knocking sound in the engine department, the car has no safety future in it ,if I was in the highway driving and this car started to stop, I will be in serious accident, ford need to recall the engine and replace it with one high performance one, that last. *nm
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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.
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa 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. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Motor replaced on my car , a 95 mercury sable, replaced at 85,000 miles and just blew again I now have 123,00 on the car and just want to express my gratitude for you changing my mind on future purchases of ford products. I work for a teer 2 supplier of color conc. To gm and have always purchased…
Motor replaced on my car , a 95 mercury sable, replaced at 85,000 miles and just blew again I now have 123,00 on the car and just want to express my gratitude for you changing my mind on future purchases of ford products. I work for a teer 2 supplier of color conc. To gm and have always purchased ford in spite of the savings I receive through work. Can you help me or not with my expenses for repair of another motor? *nm
- Structure
Re: nhtsa 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…
Re: nhtsa 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). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicle started to smoke. the consumer pulled over to the side of the road, to find the fire had completely gone out. **jb
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
My 1995 merc . Sable .2 months ago my right from spring broke and went through my tire I was able to controle it till we stoped but the car was so bad it needed a tow and $375.00 to fix it.i was told it was a defective spring and should have been recalled.and they have fixed a lot of cars like mine…
My 1995 merc . Sable .2 months ago my right from spring broke and went through my tire I was able to controle it till we stoped but the car was so bad it needed a tow and $375.00 to fix it.i was told it was a defective spring and should have been recalled.and they have fixed a lot of cars like mine with bad springs.then just today the left front spring broke and again into the tire it went.this time it cost $260.00 to fix it.and again I was told it was a defective spring from factory.this was a diferent auto repair in different state.he also said he thought there was a recall on them.i never got a recall notice from ford deal in hicksvill ohio where the car was bought new??is there a probelm with the springs if so who owes me the cost of fixing it .
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Recall campaign; 97v019000 consumer received recall notice in reference to circuit breaker. after the recall repairs, the consumer discovered the signals were not working. *bf the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. after picking up the vehicle, the consumer…
Recall campaign; 97v019000 consumer received recall notice in reference to circuit breaker. after the recall repairs, the consumer discovered the signals were not working. *bf the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. after picking up the vehicle, the consumer discovered that the directional signals were not working and the engine stalled out at low speeds and at stop lights, cutting out the power brakes and the power steering. *sc the dealer claimed the problems were unrelated with the recall. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Several unexpected experiences with cooling system failure. *bf recall numbers; 97v019000, 01v390000, & 01i011000. *sc
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Car was parked in drive when got in to drive would not move. after inspection we found that the coil spring had sheared off and was laying right by vehicle. upon further inspection found both sides to be broken. car has not been driven rough and was still in good condition otherwise. nothing has been done at this time but contacted dealer and would cost major to repair.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front suspension spring
There is no summary currently available
- Engine cooling fan fires
There is no summary currently available
- Headlight failure
Excessive heat in an improperly manufactured circuit breaker within the headlight switch caused that circuit breaker to open for time periods of varying length to cool off.opening of the circuit breaker in this manner interrupts electric current flow to the headlights, shutting them off.headlight outages have ranger…
Excessive heat in an improperly manufactured circuit breaker within the headlight switch caused that circuit breaker to open for time periods of varying length to cool off.opening of the circuit breaker in this manner interrupts electric current flow to the headlights, shutting them off.headlight outages have ranger from brief flickers (less than one second) to greater than 20 seconds.over time, the outages grow in length and duration because of heat-induced deterioration of the switch and associated wiring.recall 98v-009 will apply to approximately 506,000 taurus, sable, mark viii, and continental vehicles produced from 1-dec.-92 through 30-sep-93 at the atlanta, chicago,and wixom assembly plants.87% of my 1992-1995 taurus/sable and 97% of my 1993-1995 mark viii warranty repairs (headlight switch replacement) involved vehicles built during the dec. 92 - oct. 93 build range.
- Engine cooling fan fires
In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford IS aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6091815Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning.
- 6090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *Mjs
- 6090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6090053Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting around a corner and then accelerating.
- 6090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3031400Unknown
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 630549Safety recall program 01s30 regarding additional coverage for engine cooling fan circuit breaker installation.
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 625888Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625878Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622665On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed.
- 619293Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S transaxle.
- 618535Information regarding premature failure of head gaskets.
- 616508Special field action regarding revised waranty information.
- 615471Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer waiver concern.
- 615396Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer wiver concern.
- 613867Subject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (awa) head gasket repair.
- 613563Important recall information regarding vehicles that experience premature failure of the head gasket.
- 613327Experiencing a squeal noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking.
- 613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *Mjs
- 613061Vehicles may experience speedometer pointer waver.
- 613037Vehicles may exhibit speedometer pointer waver. *Mjs
- 612897Some vehicles may experience premature head gasket(s) failure, which may result in engine coolant leakage, which if not detected, can cause engine overheating. *Mjs
- 612739Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that IS not ejecting the magazine or IS not responding to command from the radio.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608455Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a corner and then stepping into the throttle to accelerate away from the corner.
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