1996 MERCURY SABLE Structureframe And Members Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1996 MERCURY SABLE
7 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structureframe And Members Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND THE SUBFRAME WERE SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION AND COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT INCLUDE 1996 MODELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1996 MERCURY SABLE WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 60000 MILES; THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CRACKING NOISE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE CAR HE FOUND THAT THE SUBFRAME RUSTED OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE IS ADDRESSED UNDER RECALL 98V323000 FRAME AND MEMBERS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR WAS TOO OLD FOR THEM TO TAKE ANY ACTION. THE CONTACT SAID THAT HE WOULD HAVE PICTURES AND A REPAIR ORDER. *AK UPDATED 02/22/07. *JB
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COLLAPSED DUE TO RUSTING. THIS CAUSED THE FRAME TO BREAK. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE COLLAPSED THE BALL JOINTS BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRES TO DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
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A BOLT HOLDING THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME CAME RIPPED AWAY FROM ITS BRACKET. IT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND RIPPED A VACCUM LINE FROM THE BRAKE DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY LOCATED ON THE FIREWALL. I LOST THE POWER ASSIST FOR THE BRAKES AND FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED AT A SLOW SPEED. IT COST ME APPROXIMATELY $315.00 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED.*AK
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THIS DID NOT SHOW UP UNTIL AROUND THE SUMMER OF '97,WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THIS IS BECAUSE,IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR HAS SAT IN SUN FOR AWHILE. THEN ON THE ROAD AT AROUND 60MPR YOU GET THIS HIGH WHISTLE,WHICH SEEMS TO COME FROM SOMEWHERE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE AROUND THE ENGINE AREA. THE NOISE VARIES DEPENDING ON THE SPEED(SEEMS TO STOP UNDER 55) AND VARIATIONS IN THE ROADWAY. MY OWN GUESS IS THAT SOMETHING EXPANDS IN THE HEAT OF THE SUN AND WHEN AIR AT A CERTAIN SPEED COMES IN CONTACT IT EITHER VIBRATES OR IT'S THE AIR GOING THROUGH IT. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED,GUESSED IT WAS A MISSING SCREW JUST BELOW THE WINDSHELD(WRONG!) AND GAVE UP.THIS MAY NOT SOUND LIKE A SAFETY HAZZARD BUT IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AFTER SEVERAL MILES.AND LIKE I SAID IT ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN THE HOT SUN. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY...
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DUE TO DESIGN THE ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT AND PULLEYS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN WATER, THE SPLASH SHIELDS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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4 complaints
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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3 complaints
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3 complaints
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Structurebody
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
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Suspension
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
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Wheels
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Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
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1 complaint
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
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Suspensionrear
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