Chicago, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES AND DRIVER SEAT. MR
NHTSA complaint #767782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1992 Mercury Sable electrical problems
30 of the 517 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable are about the electrical system — 6% of everything reported for this model year.
30
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Switch
8
26.7%
Ignition
6
20.0%
Horn
3
10.0%
Module
3
10.0%
Front Underhood
2
6.7%
Interior/Under Dash
2
6.7%
Starter Assembly
2
6.7%
Electrical System
2
6.7%
Wiring
1
3.3%
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
3.3%
Electrical System across every Mercury Sable year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Medford Lakes, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ON A LONG TRIP, THE DRIVER WOULD PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL OFF AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT HELP, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TFI MODULE IS FAULTY LIKE THE VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA. NLM
NHTSA complaint #562664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Imperial, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THIS SENSOR BURNT UP (I.E. CAUGHT ON FIRE BUT DID NOT SPREAD) AND CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
NHTSA complaint #757709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medford Lakes, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ON A LONG TRIP, THE DRIVER WOULD PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL OFF AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT HELP, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TFI MODULE IS FAULTY LIKE THE VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA. NLM
NHTSA complaint #562664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING, WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN. I WAS NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT IT. NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO DEALER.MERCURY DEALER DID REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #752177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Barefoot BAY, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE DEALER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE ENGINE, OTHER TIMES THE IGNITION DOES NOT START THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS TO BE JUMP STARTED, WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION THE SIGNAL BELL THAT INDICATES THAT THE KEY IS STILL IN THE IGNITION RINGS UNTIL THE CONSUMER GIGGLES THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #562691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medford Lakes, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ON A TRIP TO NC THE ENGINE TEMP ROSE AND STALLED MANY TIMES. LOCAL DEALERS CAN'T DUPLICATE OR VERIFY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TEST. REPLACED OXYGEN SENSORS AND MOTOR MOUNTS NEW FUELFILTER. FORD DEALER REFUSED ADDITIONAL WORK FOR IGNITION PROBLEM THAT HE CANNOT SEE ON THIS CAR.CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE STALLING COULD TAKE PLACE.
NHTSA complaint #751546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Meredith, NH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INTERMITTENTLY IN HOT CLIMATES VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #894228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Lorenzo, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #745257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Lorenzo, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #745259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pontiac, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #738884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lerona, WV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRES IN THE HARNESS MELTED FROM THE FUSE TO THE TRUNK CAUSING SMOKE TO BILLOW OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #551419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Head, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED IN RUN POSITION-COULD NOT TURN ENGINE OFF. CAN FORD BUILD ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T BREAK BEFORE ITS TIME? FORDS DO SUCK!!!
NHTSA complaint #719322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Clamente, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
FUSE IN THE IGNITION COIL BLOWS INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #848375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clifton, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE EEC UNIT FAILED, CAUSING EGG SMELL, RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REFUSED.
NHTSA complaint #501187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hightstown, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #525714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Akron, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DIGITAL DISPLAY CANNOT BE READ DURING DAY WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.
NHTSA complaint #516782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mahopac, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE HESITATES TO START.
NHTSA complaint #520000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norfolk, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH BROKE AWAY FROM CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #521388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Delray Beach, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT/LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CROSSBAR. WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED THE LOCATION OF THE HORN BUTTONS ARE UNKNOWN, UNLESS YOU LOOK FOR THEM.
NHTSA complaint #516931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Hills, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
OWNER STATES THAT WHILE TURNING OFF IGNITION VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. OWNER HAS NOT FIXED PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #812099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madison, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
PARKED VEHICLE, COULD NOT TURN OFF IGNITION. KEY WOBBLED AROUND, CAUSED BY BROKEN IGNITION SWITCH ROD, DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH ROD.
NHTSA complaint #812069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Croton ON, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
DIFFICULTY ACCESSING HORN BUTTONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
NHTSA complaint #512968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TURNS IGNITION SWITCH AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SHAKES THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WILL CATCH.
NHTSA complaint #985513 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlston, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
THE IGNITION CAN BE TURNED ON WITH OUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITON.PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #984391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Priest River, ID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS TO MALFUNCTION. OWNER CAN TURN IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON MALFUNCTIONED COMPONENT WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #983863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Priest River, ID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS TO MALFUNCTION. OWNER CAN TURN IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON MALFUNCTIONED COMPONENT WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #983863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berlin, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
THE STARTER HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN 7 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #974623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olympia, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
REPLACED BARE WIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #481120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingston, 00
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
THE BUTTON ON THE HORN IS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INSIDE THE RIM ON EACH SIDE ARE TOO SMALL TO FIND READILY IN AN EMERGENCY. TT
NHTSA complaint #960333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.