1996 Mercury Sable

5 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1996 Mercury Sable

Official recalls have been issued for the 1996 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/Fuel Tanks

    If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 25, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    400

  2. RECALL: Ford/Auto Transmission Park Pawl

    This condition could result in the vehicle rolling as if in neutral with the shift lever in the park position. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 18, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    340,000

  4. RECALL: Ford/Auto Transmission

    Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 05, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    40,000

  5. RECALL: Ford/Power Train: Transmission

    This could result in the park pawl occasionally not engaging when the transmission selector lever is placed in the park position. This could result in the vehicle rolling as if in neutral if the vehicle operator does not apply the parking ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 14, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    100,000

  6. RECALL: Ford/Brakes:Hydraulic:Switch:Brake Warning

    Consequence of non-compliance: If the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. In either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 25, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    76,500

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