1994 MERCURY SABLE Suspensionfront Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 1994 MERCURY SABLE
3 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT STRUT BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 94E036000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: SHOCK ABSORBER). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 139,500. UPDATED 07/08/11*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FRONT STRUT HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THE REMAINING STRUTS CONTAINED STRESS CRACKS. UPDATED 07/20/11
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE, AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. INDEPENDENT SHOP INDICATED THE SWAY BAR FAILED. *AK
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MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6 BOLTS HOLD ENGINE HEAD TO ENGINE BLOCK, FORD REDESIGNED HEAD GASKET TO MAKE IT THICKER; RADIATOR CRACKS BECAUSE IT IS MANUFACTURED OUT OF PLASTIC AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE. FORD RESPONDS THAT NONE OF THE FOREGOING ARE ITS PROBLEM; FORD STATED THAT ONLY REAR MOTOR MOUNTS ARE COVERED BY A NHTSA RECALL ; FORD STATES THAT IT EXTENDED WARRANTY ON HEAD GASKET ONLY UP TO 60,000 MILES; FORD STATES THAT POWER STEERING HOSE IS NOT SUBJECT TO NHTSA RECALL.
Other 1994 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
96 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
72 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
33 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Power Train
13 complaints
Structureframe And Members
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
9 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint