1996 Mercury Sable Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Mercury Sable is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Mercury Sable and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Mercury Sable
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $18,360 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 20 city / 29 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1996 Sable Recalls
MAY 14, 1996 | Recall ID#
58856
THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT... More Details
MAY 14, 1996 |
SABLE
| Recall ID#
58856
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 14, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
100000 |
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Summary:
THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT...
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Consequence:
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 BRAKE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROLL PIN. IF THE ROLL PIN IS DAMAGED, BOTH THE ROLL PIN AND THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE REMINDED TO FULLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, IN ADDITION TO PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 96S39
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JAN 25, 1996 | Recall ID#
57439
THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." More Details
JAN 25, 1996 |
SABLE
| Recall ID#
57439
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 25, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
76500 |
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Summary:
THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
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Consequence:
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 CONDITION.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCHES.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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SEP 05, 1996 | Recall ID#
46819
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE... More Details
SEP 05, 1996 |
SABLE
| Recall ID#
46819
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 05, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
40000 |
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Summary:
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE...
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Consequence:
UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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SEP 18, 1996 | Recall ID#
37705
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK... More Details
SEP 18, 1996 |
SABLE
| Recall ID#
37705
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 18, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROTATION AND THOSE SHAFTS WITH RESTRICTED ROTATION WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER SHAFT THAT WILL NOT RESTRICT ROTATION.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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MAR 25, 1998 | Recall ID#
27574
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER FORD SERVICE BULLETIN 97-17-9 FROM AUGUST 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 1997. THESE... More Details
MAR 25, 1998 |
SABLE
| Recall ID#
27574
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 25, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
400 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER FORD SERVICE BULLETIN 97-17-9 FROM AUGUST 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 1997. THESE...
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FUEL TANK.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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