1987 Mercury Sable

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• Sable Wagon 3.0 A/C · 3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• Sable Wagon · 3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

• 98V323000: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  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…

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

  Reported December 16, 1998. View on NHTSA

• 94E036000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

  THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.

  Remedy: MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.

  Reported November 25, 1994. View on NHTSA

• 93V106000: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO,…

  Remedy: INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.

  Reported June 23, 1993. View on NHTSA

• 92V065000: WHEELS

  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.

  Remedy: REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.

  Reported May 11, 1992. View on NHTSA

• 91V134000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

  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.

  Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

  Reported August 6, 1991. View on NHTSA

• 87V139000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

  Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

  Reported September 4, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 87V017000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

  ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.

  Remedy: APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.

  Reported February 19, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 86V148000: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

  LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SPINDLE STEM SEPARATES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

  Remedy: REPLACE REAR SPINDLE.

  Reported November 7, 1986. View on NHTSA

• 86V144000: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

  STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN LOWER SHAFTS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT TO THE SHAFT INSULATOR FLANGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

  Remedy: REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.

  Reported October 28, 1986. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

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  1988 Mercury Sable

  Wagon, Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
  21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

• Vehicle1986Gasoline
  1986 Mercury Sable

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
  20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

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