Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Mercury Sable owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have a 1995 Mercury Sable that has a bad head gasket. I was told by my mechanic that there was a recall by Ford, but after calling and leaving messages, I am unable to confirm this. Please advise. Thank you! I am also listing numerous problems that have occurred with the suspension and brakes in the last year.
When beginning to back car out of garage, driver's side front coil spring failed. Left fender sagged noticeably and piece of spring was found on floor of garage under car. After having car towed to repair shop, investigation showed right side front coil spring to also be broken, but still in place.
When the consumer started the vehicle and drove slowly about 50 feet, he discovered the two front coils springs were broke and the vehicle had a flat tire. The coil springs broke due to corrosion.
My 1995 merc . Sable .2 months ago my right from spring broke and went through my tire I was able to controle it till we stoped but the car was so bad it needed a tow and $375.00 to fix it.I was told it was a defective spring and should have been recalled.and they have fixed a lot of cars like mine with bad springs.then just today the left front spring broke and again into the tire it went.this time it cost $260.00 to fix it.and again I was told it was a defective spring from factory.this was a diferent auto repair in different state.he also said he thought there was a recall on them.I never got a recall notice from Ford deal in hicksvill ohio where the car was bought new??is there a probelm with the springs if so who owes me the cost of fixing it .
When I took my 1995 Mercury Sable to a mechanic for an oil change, he notified me that both rear springs were broken. He showed it to me and I saw it for myself. Furthermore, one spring had worn a visible groove in the right rear tire. It was dangerous to drive my car further and it must be repaired immediately at a cost of $700. The repair is scheduled for next week and includes rear struts, rear springs and the associated mounting brackets. My mechanic says this is a defect in the steel used for the springs and is a common problem on Ford products and they fix a lot of them.
My daughter had just driven all over the state with her student teaching assignment. She was going to teach for the day when she had tire failure. She had just left from her apartment going 10 MPH and about one mile from her place. The coil spring broke jabbing into her tire and causing a blow out. We had to have the car towed and the mechanic said these mecuries and Ford sables were good for this kind od a problem. Then I got on line and it sais that one point back in 95 that these kind of cars had to have guards to protect the coils from the tires. I am concerned.
The front spring broke while going at a low rate of speed. The car was completly undrivable and if it was going at a higher rate of speed could have had major problems. This happened 113 miles after the car was at the dealers for a recall that replaced the sub frame mounts for the part that supports the engine and transmission. I feel that while making repairs they cracked the spring, or that springs are made of sub standard materal.
While driving, a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the rear. The driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed that the passenger side coil spring sheared off. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the passenger side coil spring needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
Car was parked in drive when got in to drive would not move. After inspection we found that the coil spring had sheared off and was laying right by vehicle. Upon further inspection found both sides to be broken. Car has not been driven rough and was still in good condition otherwise. Nothing has been done at this time but contacted dealer and would cost major to repair.
While driving, front coil springs broke, causing front end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced. Fluctuating speedometer was replaced. Starter and wire harness have been replaced. Muffler and tail pipe have been replaced. 2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
NHTSA investigations
Front suspension spring
There is no summary currently available
Suspension complaints in other Sable years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1995 Mercury Sable?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Mercury Sable, 9% of the model year's 350 complaints. The component named most often is front › springs › coil springs (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Mercury Sable suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 1995 Mercury Sable, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Sable suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.