Mercury Sable owners have reported 20 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems |
I got in my car started to drive and heard something snap then smoke came from the hood and the car pulled hard right. I immediately stopped and parked the car. The coil spring broke and dug into my front passenger tire and it pulled the axle out of the cv joint. I was in allentown,PA. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Sable LS. While driving 35 mph the vehicle drifted off of the road and into a wooded area. He sustained minor injuries. Upon further inspection he noticed that the corrosion on the chrome plated wheel caused the passenger front tire to lose pressure. Read details...
(location) state: michigan. City: warren: zip code: 48092. Location: eleven mile road & dequindre road cross section near seven eleven gas station. (description of the incident): front passenger right side wheels and tires assembly broke off from the integrated vehicle. Read details...
I have a 2002 Mercury Sable w/ 40,000 miles on it. The car had to be taken back numerous times the hub caps fell off after the 6th time they replaced with alloy wheels. The right & left sway bar end links have been replaced. The altenator went out and was replaced. Read details...