1988 MERCURY SABLE Structureframe And Members Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1988 MERCURY SABLE

8 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structureframe And Members Complaints

#547281 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE SUB-FRAME BODY MOUNT, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED (98V-323). MJS
#837400 |
REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. BOLTS ON THE MOUNTS DROPPED OFF/BUSHINGS ALSO FELL OFF. BOTH WERE CORRODED/RUSTY. *AK
#544125 |
RUSTED BODY MOUNTS SEPARATED CAUSING SUBFRAME TO DROP/STEERING TO STIFFIN, REAPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
#703903 |
AROUND JAN 20, 1999 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD PERTAINING TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SUB FRAME RETAINING BOLTS. WORK WAS DONE AT HERITAGE MOTORS IN SYRACUSE ON 1/29/99. HERITAGE NOTIFIED ME AT THE TIME THAT MY FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN AND RECOMMENDED THEY BE REPLACED. BECAUSE OF CONVENIENCE I TOOK THE CAR TO AZRIA REPAIR SERVICE. WHILE REPLACING THE MOTOR MOUNTS MR AZRIA OBSERVED THAT ONLY THE TWO REAR SUB FRAME BOLTS HAD BEEN REPLACED BY HERITAGE. HE SHOWED ME THAT ONE OF THE FRONT BOLTS WAS IN FACT ALREADY BROKEN AND THE OTHER FRONT BOLT WAS IN DANGEROUS CONDITION. HE EXPLAINED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT DRILLING OR CUTTING ACCESS HOLES INTO THE FRAME IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE RUST-FROZEN NUTS AND BOLTS HOLDING THE SUB FRAME IN PLACE. HE SHOWED ME HOW REMOVAL OR AT LEAST LOOSENING OF THE SUB...
#806896 |
THE REAR SUB-FRAME BOLT CAME OUT AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL ONTO THE STEERING AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *AK CONSUMER STATES ALSO NEED TO HAVE AIR CONDITION REPAIRED A LINE WAS RUBBED THROUGH.*JB
#984628 |
THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS RUSTED AND DROPPED THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#484872 |
REAR FRAME SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106).
#964347 |
REAR SUBFRAME MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, RESULTING IN HEAVY SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106). *AK

Other 1988 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 20 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 13 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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