5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,833 miles

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problem #6

Apr 122018

Sable

  • 101,000 miles
Rear coil springs broken on both sides. Poor design. I was told there is a recall on this, but I do not see it. This is unsafe, because it will throw the car as it goes over a bump. It can also push up into the trunk, if not fixed. Very, very dangerous.

- Grandville, MI, USA

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problem #5

Jul 012002

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS braking light appears on the dashboard. The mechanic from the dealership told the consumer that the module had to be replaced. The consumer feels that Ford should be responsible for this part.

- Webster, NY, USA

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problem #4

Dec 192000

Sable

  • miles
Engine check light goes off and on, was checked by dealer, still goes off and

- Accokeek, MD, USA

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problem #3

Dec 072000

Sable

  • miles
Engine light would come on & then go off on its own while driving. Door/ dome & floor lights would remain on at same time. Do not go out. Ran down battery. Have taken to dealership.

- Ft Madison, IA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 191999

Sable

  • miles
Have had the car back (3) time's for the same failure. Dealer can not fix or find problem

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Sep 181998

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Clock light failure.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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