1995 Mercury Sable Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sable years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 350 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercury Sable. That ranks 4th out of 14 Sable model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (132 complaints, 38%), typically at around 69,545 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 14 fires, 10 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 350owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercury Sable problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 132 | 38% | 69,545 | “head gasket” (24%) | $1,950 |
| Power Train problems | 93 | 27% | 113,110 | “speedometer failed” (15%) | $1,050 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 9% | 60,028 | — | — |
| Suspension | 30 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 25 | 7% | 89,896 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 6% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 5% | 65,528 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 3% | 69,780 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 3% | 128,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 3% | 56 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercury Sable recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Risk: Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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.
Risk: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Risk: This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.
Risk: This can result in loss of braking ability and an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension spring (RQ99017) — opened Aug 9, 1999, closed Feb 16, 2000, led to recall 98V094000.
- Engine cooling fan fires (EA96024) — opened Sep 30, 1996, closed Apr 15, 1997, led to recall 97V019000.
- Headlight failure (EA96019) — opened Jul 31, 1996, closed Jan 26, 1998, led to recall 98V009000.
- Engine cooling fan fires (PE96033) — opened May 2, 1996, closed Sep 30, 1996, led to recall 97V019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission jerked severely with extreme hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated that the rear subframe was completely corroded, which caused damage to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000. *tr
There is a strong gas smell especially on hot days and there seems to be excessive pressure in the gas tank. I have scoured the vehicle for leaks and can not find any. I have replaced both rubber hoses from the filler neck to the tank and even dropped the tank but didn't find any evidence of a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving at 5 mph, the contact made a right turn and heard a loud noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the right rear subframe mounting bushing had broken due to corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically stall when driving in warm to hot temperatures. The contact stated the engine would have to be shut off and cooled off before being able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
Other Mercury Sable years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Sable | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 Sable | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Sable | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 Sable | 52 | 1 |
| 2003 Sable | 201 | 3 |
| 2002 Sable | 440 | 3 |
| 2001 Sable | 430 | 8 |
| 2000 Sable | 464 | 7 |
| 1999 Sable | 258 | 5 |
| 1998 Sable | 190 | 2 |
| 1997 Sable | 228 | 3 |
| 1996 Sable | 304 | 5 |
| 1995 | 350 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Sable?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 132 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercury Sable?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mercury Sable a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sable model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.