Mercury Sable Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns covering at least one Mercury Sable model year (1986–2008). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Mercury Sable recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1994–2008
Campaign	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2008
16V247000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
04V332000 Suspension	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
04V330000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
04V105000 Engine	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
04V106000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
03V087000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
02V266000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V390000 Engine	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V258000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V144000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V075000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V078000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V396000 Equipment	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V242000 Equipment	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V240000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
99V250000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V323000 Structure	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V288000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V204000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V198000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V067000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V028000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V009000 Lighting	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V097000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V025000 Vehicle speed control	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V019000 Engine	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V176000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V166000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V086000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V016000 Brake	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V198000 Brake	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 46 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2008 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V247000 Filed Apr 26, 2016

Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly

Air bags · frontal

84.3% repairedof 695 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V247000

Listed for 1999, 2000, 2001 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V332000 Filed Jul 15, 2004

FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS

Suspension · front · springs · coil springs

Repair progress not yet reported899,060 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V332000

Listed for 2004 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V330000 Filed Jul 8, 2004

FORD/POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT

Seats · front assembly · power adjust

Repair progress not yet reported24,277 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V330000

Listed for 2003 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V105000 Filed Mar 2, 2004

FORD/AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

Repair progress not yet reported399,926 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V105000

Listed for 2000–2003 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V106000 Filed Mar 2, 2004

FORD/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported938,789 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V106000

Listed for 2002, 2003 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V087000 Filed Mar 10, 2003

FORD/FMVSS 212/WINDSHIELD MOUNTING

Visibility · windshield

Repair progress not yet reported67,894 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V087000

Listed for 2000, 2001, 2002 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V266000 Filed Oct 2, 2002

FORD/BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL DISTANCE

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages

Repair progress not yet reported369,614 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V266000

Listed for 1995 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V390000 Filed Dec 21, 2001

FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported695,260 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V390000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V258000 Filed Aug 8, 2001

FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor

Repair progress not yet reported1,083,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V258000

Listed for 2001 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V144000 Filed Apr 27, 2001

FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly

Repair progress not yet reported4,567 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V144000

Listed for 2000 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V075000 Filed Mar 12, 2001

FORD/HEADLAMP SWITCH

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported74,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V075000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V078000 Filed Mar 12, 2001

FORD/FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMPS

Exterior lighting · tail lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported157,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V078000

Listed for 2001 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V396000 Filed Nov 28, 2000

FORD/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual

Repair progress not yet reported495,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V396000

Listed for 2000 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V242000 Filed Aug 24, 2000

FORD/FMVSS 110/CERTIFICATION LABEL

Equipment · other · labels

Repair progress not yet reported167,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V242000

Listed for 2001 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V240000 Filed Aug 24, 2000

FORD/CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported5,961 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V240000

Listed for 1999 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V250000 Filed Sep 20, 1999

FORD/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported25,306 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V250000

Listed for 1986–1995 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V323000 Filed Dec 16, 1998

FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION

Structure · frame and members

Repair progress not yet reported2,697,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V323000

Listed for 1999 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V288000 Filed Nov 9, 1998

FORD/TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines

Repair progress not yet reported1,800 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V288000

Listed for 1999 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V204000 Filed Sep 1, 1998

FORD/DASH INSULATOR CLIP

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported6,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V204000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V198000 Filed Aug 25, 1998

FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHMENT

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported7,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V198000

Listed for 1993 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V094000 Filed May 6, 1998

FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS

Suspension · front · springs · coil springs

Repair progress not yet reported281,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V094000

Listed for 1996 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V067000 Filed Mar 25, 1998

FORD/FUEL TANKS

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly

Repair progress not yet reported400 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V067000

Listed for 1997, 1998 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V028000 Filed Feb 10, 1998

FORD/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

Repair progress not yet reported571,800 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V028000

Listed for 1993, 1994 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V009000 Filed Jan 21, 1998

FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported506,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V009000

Listed for 1997 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V097000 Filed Jun 9, 1997

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V097000

Listed for 1991–1995 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V025000 Filed Feb 26, 1997

FORD/THROTTLE CONTROL

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported212,700 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V025000

Listed for 1992–1995 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V019000 Filed Feb 25, 1997

FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported75,200 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V019000

Listed for 1996 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V176000 Filed Sep 18, 1996

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported340,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V176000

Listed for 1996, 1997 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V166000 Filed Sep 5, 1996

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)

Repair progress not yet reported40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V166000

Listed for 1996 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V086000 Filed May 14, 1996

FORD/POWER TRAIN: TRANSMISSION

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V086000

Listed for 1996 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V016000 Filed Jan 25, 1996

FORD/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE WARNING

Service brakes, hydraulic · brake fluid low warning · lamp

Repair progress not yet reported76,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V016000

Listed for 1995 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V198000 Filed Oct 11, 1994

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages

Repair progress not yet reported1,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V198000

Listed for 1986, 1987, 1988 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V106000 Filed Jun 23, 1993

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY

Structure · frame and members

Repair progress not yet reported1,610,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V106000

Listed for 1993 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V023000 Filed Jan 4, 1993

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Repair progress not yet reported212 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V023000

Listed for 1989, 1990 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V113000 Filed Aug 17, 1992

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly

Repair progress not yet reported565,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V113000

Listed for 1986–1992 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V065000 Filed May 11, 1992

STRUCTURE:WHEEL WELL SPARE COVER (8/82)

Wheels

Repair progress not yet reported654,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V065000

Listed for 1986–1991 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 91V134000 Filed Aug 6, 1991

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:ROTOR:DISC HUB

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · rotor

Repair progress not yet reported325,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V134000

Listed for 1988, 1989 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 91V036000 Filed Mar 4, 1991

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS

Seats

Repair progress not yet reported278,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V036000

Listed for 1990 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 89V171000 Filed Oct 13, 1989

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported2,900 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V171000

Listed for 1989 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V190000 Filed Dec 12, 1988

LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:SIDE MARKER

Exterior lighting

Repair progress not yet reported22,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V190000

Listed for 1986, 1987 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 87V139000 Filed Sep 4, 1987

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V139000

Listed for 1986, 1987 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 87V017000 Filed Feb 19, 1987

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER:MOTOR

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor

Repair progress not yet reported28,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V017000

Listed for 1987 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V148000 Filed Nov 7, 1986

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:NON-POWER AXLE:SPINDLE

Suspension · rear · axle · spindle

Repair progress not yet reported631 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V148000

Listed for 1987 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V144000 Filed Oct 28, 1986

STEERING:COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar

Repair progress not yet reported4,714 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V144000

Listed for 1986 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V039000 Filed Mar 10, 1986

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLAZING MATERIAL STICKER

Visibility

Repair progress not yet reported4,700 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V039000

Listed for 1986 Mercury Sable. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V172000 Filed Dec 26, 1985

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Steering · column locking · anti-theft device

Repair progress not yet reported4,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V172000

Where to next

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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