Does the 1997 Mercury Sable have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Mercury Sable recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Mercury Sable?

228 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Mercury Sable recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Mercury Sable. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercury been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Mercury Sable recalls, newest first

February 10, 1998NHTSA 98V028000571,800 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
Remedy: Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 9, 1997NHTSA 97V097000100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with AX4S automatic transaxles. The low/intermediate servo cover can separate from the transaxle while the vehicle is being driven. If this occurs, transmission fluid will leak contacting the catalytic converter.
Consequence: The catalytic converter temperature may be hot enough to ignite the transmission fluid and cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace these servo covers.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 5, 1996NHTSA 96V16600040,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Summary: The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.
Consequence: Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 228 complaints about the 1997 Mercury Sable with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 11
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Automatic transmission31
Service brakes20
Vehicle speed control19
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline15
Engine and engine cooling › Engine10

Other Mercury Sable years

Other 1997 Mercury models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Mercury Sable have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Mercury Sable recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Mercury Sable?: 228 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.