Worst 1987 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Structure:Frame And Members
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 10 | — | 5 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — |
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1987 Mercury Sable — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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