Mercury Sable 1991

• Recall 10209 [USA]: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
  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 wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
  dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
  note:this recall campaign supercedes recall campaign 93v-106.Owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.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 1-800-392-3673.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13249 [USA]: 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.
  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 wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
  dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 7, 1997.Note: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 1-800-392-3673.Also contract the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 22859 [USA]: Over time, a portion of the bracket can tear away from the strut, falling into and puncturing the tire or causing damage to the wheel, which could result in an accident.
  The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly.
  monroe dealers will replace the strut free of charge.
  equipment description: aftermarket shock absorbers for 1986 - 1994 ford taurus and mercury sable passenger cars; part 71780, 81780.If the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact monroe at 1-800-521-6754. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 20443 [USA]: There is a danger of air deprivation, hyperthermia,and/or panic response to a child who has locked himself or herself into thecompartment, with the possibility of asphyxiation.
  Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the compartment is closed it cannot be opened from the inside.
  replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.
  system: structure: storage compartments.Vehicle description: passenger cars (station wagons).Note: ford will have sufficient quantities of the new latch assemblies availableto begin the replacement recall in july, 1992. Until the latch assembly isreplaced, ford recommends owners lock the storage compartment when not in use.Also, ford advises that the latch striker can be removed to disable the currentlatch until revised latch assemblies are available.

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• Recall 22053 [USA]: Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
  Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
  replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
  system: brakes.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.

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• Recall 1998250 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles located in manitoba, ontario, quebec, new brunswick, nova scotia, prince edward island, and newfoundland & labrador, the lower sub frame mount plate nut may corrode and fail due to exposure to road salt. This could result in loss of structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub frame which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the sub frame to drop. Should both rear corners drop, steering control would be adversely affected. Correction: dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plate and plate nuts.

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• Recall 1997060 [Canada]: Engine
  Direct water spray or long term wet driving conditions may cause water to accumulate in the speed control cable conduit. Under cold conditions this water could freeze and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed position when the speed control is disengaged. This could adversely affect driver control and create the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: moisture will be removed from the cable conduit and a boot will be added to the speed control cable to prevent water entry.

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• Recall 1992060 [Canada]: Structure
  Note: station wagon vehicles only. Young children left unattended in the vehicle could lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat (or the underfloor storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with the optional third seat). Once the compartment is closed, it cannot be opened from the inside, and there is the danger of air deprivation, excessive body heat and panic response to a child who may have closed himself or herself in the compartment. Correction: a modified latch will be installed which does not have a self-latching feature and allows the compartment cover to be pushed open from the inside.

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• Recall 1992077 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Note: also includes some medium and heavy trucks. These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 108 - lighting. Daytime running light module may malfunction which can result in daytime running lights that dim, flicker or go off or in some instances may remain on after the ignition is turned off. Correction: daytime running light module will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1992166 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain vehicles with 3.0 litre and 3.8 litre engines, the body mounts on the rear corners of the subframe which supports the engine and transmission may become detached due to corrosion of the rear lower mount retaining plates, allowing the rear corners of the subframe to drop. Should this occur, steering could become very difficult, thereby adversely affecting vehicle control. Correction: modified lower body mounts and attaching bolts will be installed on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1990193 [Canada]: Brakes
  The composite construction front brake rotors on these vehicles may corrode, weaken and fracture, resulting in a reduction of braking performance. Such a fracture would result in loss of braking at the corresponding front wheel which could in turn result in increased stopping distance and a possible crash. Correction: front brake rotors will be replaced.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Engine cooling fan fires investigation # EA96024

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• Alleged defective tie rods investigation # DP95004

  Alleged defective tie rods
  

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• Broken tie rods investigation # EA94008

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• Polycast road wheel cracks investigation # PE93100

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• Failure of wheel studs investigation # PE93070

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• Underbody fuel line fails investigation # PE93065

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• Broken tie rods investigation # PE93058

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• Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail investigation # EA92040

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• Storage compar suffocation investigation # EA91042

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I hit a small pothole and the steering wheel suddenly moved to a one o'clock position while the wheels were pointing straight ahead. My alignment shop inspected the car and found that the cause was a failure of the passenger side sub-frame mounting bolt anchor. The local dealer said my car is not included in the recall (98s36) i demand an answer as why my car is not included. *tr

Northport ford in commack, ny failed to properly perform safety recall 98s36 for the subframe on my 1991 mercury sable. The subframe subsequently broke free causing damage to my motor mounts, transmission and steering components. The vehicle was towed to the closest ford dealer in patchogue ny. Ford agreed to reinstate the recall for the dealer to repair my vehicle. The dealer called ford with the price of the subsequent damage and ford withdrew the offer to repair. They wanted to buy the vehicle back at a price they decided on. I am on disability with a work related accident. I can not afford to be without my vehicle. I can not afford to buy another vehicle at the buyout price ford wants to give me. I feel that this accured due to a safety recall that was not performed properly and ford should deal with that dealership and fix my vehicle at no charge.*ak

The left rear sub-frame mount broke. The right rear sub-frame mount looked like it was about to break. *nlm

The consumer vehicle experienced symptoms of nhtsa recall # 98-v-323-000 which was related to the rear lower subframe mount plate nut. The consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nlm

The steering wheel locked up when the consumer made left turns. *nlm

While driving at night the vehicle's headlights failed without warning. The dealer states the head lamp sensor switch burned. A recall was issued, however the vin number is outside of the remedy scope. *mr

Other than the rest of my problems with the above my newest complaint is that i just found out that due to the fact ford installed an aluminim piston where there should have been a steel one which is the only one available now since you discovered your problems. My car is in the shop right now and i'm being told it will cost between $1200.00 - $1500.00 to fix due to ford's poor design. This is not my first sable wagon. The first one had all kinds of a/c problems and i'm getting tired of paying for your mistakes. My a/c is out now, i replace brake pads all the time.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there was a noticeable delay to disengaged the speed control. The brake pedal had to be pumped several times until the driver regained control over the vehicle's speed. The contact received a recall letter # 97v025000 but misplaced it. The manufacturer was contacted who refused to produce a new letter because the recall was too old. The contact expressed concern because the speed control malfunctioning entailed a serious safety risk.

Plnhts#6954-94-e-036-000: sway bar bracket where it attaches to the strut reserve tube did not fuse property. Consumer states has the same problem (making some noise). Dealer has been notifed. Please provide further information. Ts

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0741 [2] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P1744 [2] Slip Solenoid System