1989 Mercury Sable

8 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1989 Mercury Sable

Official recalls have been issued for the 1989 Mercury Sable by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Mercury service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Mercury customer service.

  1. RECALL: Ford/Subframe Corrosion

    If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 16, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    2,697,000

  2. RECALL: Ford/Seat Belt Buckles

    In the event of a collision, the occupant of the seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 07, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    299,600

  4. RECALL: Suspension:Independent Front Shock Absorber

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 25, 1994
    Vehicles Affected
    98,000

  5. RECALL: Interior Systems:Active Restraints:Belt Buckles

    An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. If the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 17, 1992
    Vehicles Affected
    565,000

  6. RECALL: Structure:Wheel Well Spare Cover (8/82)

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 1992
    Vehicles Affected
    654,000

  7. RECALL: Brakes:Hydraulic:Disc:Rotor:Disc Hub

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 06, 1991
    Vehicles Affected
    325,000

  8. RECALL: Interior Systems:Seats

    Power seat switch wiring insulation may become abraded, or punctured, and an electrical short could occur that could result in a firein the seat cushion ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 04, 1991
    Vehicles Affected
    278,000

  9. RECALL: Lighting:General Or Unknown Component:Side Marker

    Vehicles would not comply with standard. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 12, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    22,000

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