1997 MERCURY SABLE Suspension Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1997 MERCURY SABLE
3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 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 Suspension Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION, WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED HER THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND THE BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
BALL JOINT AND TIE-ROD REPLACEMENTS NEEDED VERY FREQUENTLY (1-2 TIMES A YEAR). ON BOTH A 1997 SABLE WAGON AND 1999 SABLE SEDAN. EACH VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL BALL JOINTS AND TIE-RODS REPLACED, SOME COVERED BY MFG AS THE FREQUENCY WAS SO OFTEN. EACH TIME WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE BALL-JOINT AND/OR TIE-ROD, ON ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO "SAFETY" REQUIREMENTS. IF THIS IS THE CASE THAN THE FREQUENCY HAS ME CONCERNED THAT IF THE 'ISSUE" WAS NOT CAUGHT IN TIME THERE COULD BE AN INJURY OR DEATH. THE 1997 SABLE WAGON WENT IN FOR A STARTER REPLACEMENT TODAY 3/16/06 AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE LOWER OUTER TIE-ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS TIE-ROD WAS REPLACED 11K MILES AGO ON 12/3/04 AND THE CAR WAS INSPECTED ON 12/5/05. *JB
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CONSUMER HAS PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION. VEHICLE SITS SO LOW TO THE GROUND THAT IN SNOW LIKE WEATHER, BRAKES FREEZE UP, AND PERFORM POORLY UNTIL CAR IS FULLY WARMED UP. CONSUMER NOW BELIEVES THAT HER CLAIMS WERE TOO HASTY AND THAT ALL LOW RIDING CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM, CAR SIMPLY IS NOT SUITED FOR COUNTRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK *ML
Other 1997 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
31 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
8 complaints
Interior Lighting
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint