1989 Mercury Sable

Trims and configurations

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

• 3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 3.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• Sable Wagon · 3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• Sable Wagon · 3.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• Sable Wagon V6 A/C · 3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• Sable Wagon V6 A/C · 3.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 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

• 97I003000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

  THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE, FOR ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH FUNCTIONAL CONCERNS.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, FOR 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE.

  Reported October 7, 1997. 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

• 92V113000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

  THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THREE WAYS. FIRST, A FASTENED SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTS FROM INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUCKLE EJECTOR FINGER AND THE BUCKLE TONGUE WINDOW. THE SECOND DEFECT IS THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT LATCH. THE THIRD POSSIBLE DEFECT IS THAT THE TONGUE MAY BE RETAINED BY THE BUCKLE, BUT IT…

  Remedy: FORD WILL REPLACE THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH END RELEASE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES DESIGNED TO PREVENT LATCH PROBLEMS.

  Reported August 17, 1992. 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

• 91V036000: SEATS

  THE POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING IS ROUTED OVER RATHER THAN UNDER THE FRONT SEAT SUPPORT BRACE, ALLOWING DAMAGE BY SEAT CUSHION SPRING ENDS WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED.

  Remedy: REVISE ROUTING OF POWER SEAT WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM SEAT CUSHION SPRING CONTACT.

  Reported March 4, 1991. View on NHTSA

• 88V190000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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

  Remedy: REPLACE CLEAR BULBS WITH AMBER COLORED BULBS.

  Reported December 12, 1988. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 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.

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  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)

• Vehicle1990Gasoline
  1990 Mercury Sable

  Gasoline

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

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