Mercury Sable owners have reported 3 problems related to front suspension upper ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.
Vehicle failed the pennsylvania state inspection. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides.
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While driving engine collapsed due to rusting. This caused the frame to break. Also, when the engine collapsed the ball joints broke, causing the tires to disengage from the vehicle.
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While driving passenger's front wheel fell off. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front passenger upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.