1996-1999 Mercury Sable: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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NHTSA Recall History
1996:
Brake-fluid indicator can malfunction.
1996:
Small number of cars were inadvertently equipped with 18-gallon fuel tank rather than 16-gallon as specified; displacement of tank's shipping plug could result in leakage.
1996-97 w/automatic transaxle:
"Park" pawl shaft was improperly positioned during assembly; could result in park pawl occasionally not engaging when selector lever is placed in "Park" position, allowing vehicle to roll if parking brake has not been applied.
1996-97:
"Park" pawl-abutment bracket has sharp edge which can cause pawl to hang up and not engage gear; vehicle can move even though indicator shows "Park."
1997:
Servo cover can separate, causing transmission fluid to leak and contact catalytic converter; could result in fire.
1997-98:
Headlamp-aiming instructions in owner's manuals are not sufficiently clear.
1998-99:
Front seatbelt-buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated, resulting in cracks.
1999 w/California Emissions:
Incorrect transmission-oil cooler line was installed, which contacts ABS module bracket and, over time, can wear and develop a leak.
1999:
Retainer clip can disengage from accelerator cable and fall into pedal-arm pivot area; engine may not fully return to idle, and insulator could interfere with cable.
1999:
Seatbelt retractor may have incorrectly formed pin shaft that could, in some circumstances, prevent seatbelt webbing from being extracted.
1999-01:
Front coil springs on certain cars sold in specified states could fracture, due to corrosion associated with road salt used in winter.
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