Does the 1989 Mercury Sable have any recalls?

The 1989 Mercury Sable has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with exterior lighting.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1989 Mercury Sable?

300 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury Sable.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 Mercury Sable?

There are 50 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury Sable.

1989 Mercury Sable Service and Repair Manual

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The 1989 Mercury Sable Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.

Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.

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GS Sedan 4-Door
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3.0L 2986CC 182Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

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Body
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Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
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Engine Performance & Emission Controls
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Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
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Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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1989 Mercury Sable Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #88V19000012/12/1988Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS WERE UNINTENTIONALLY EQUIPPED WITH CLEAR BULBS, INSTEAD OF AMBER COLORED BULBS AS SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 108.

Consequence

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy

REPLACE CLEAR BULBS WITH AMBER COLORED BULBS.

TSB #623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

TSB #623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

TSB #622665

ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

TSB #608431

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

TSB #613234

INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

TSB #612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

TSB #6090087

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

TSB #6090051

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 50 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20000107Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGECrash reported2 injured

I WAS A BELTED FRONT PASSENGER EJECTED FROM BELT THROUGH WINDSHEILD SUSTAINING SEVERE HEAD/NECK/ARM AND BACK INJURIES.ALSO, HAD SEATBELT FAILURE WITH INJURY AS WELL.WE WERE STRUCK ON THE RIGHT SIDE

19991014Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCrash reported2 injured

WHEN VEHICLE WASI NVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS. BOTH SEAT BELTS CAME UNBUCKLED UPON IMPACT. VEHICLE

19990110Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMCrash reported2 injured

STEERING FAILED TO TUFN RESULTING IN ACCIDENT AND TOTALING CAR

20000616Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

CLIENT STARTED CAR AND IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE BEYOND CONTROL, CAR THEN HIT TREE COULD NOT BRAKE.*AK

19970514Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSCrash reported1 injured

CONSUMER ENTERED AN INTERSECTION WHEN BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS. HOWEVER, AFTER THE IMPACT THE SEAT BELTS DETACHED.

Showing the 5 most serious of 300 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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