1990 Mercury Sable seat belts problems

12 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
5
Front: anchorage
3
Front: retractor
2
Front: webbing
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Sable seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Mercury Sable seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 5

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported August 17, 1992 · 565,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. The second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. The third possible defect is that the tongue may be retained by the buckle, but it may not be latched sufficiently to provide occupant protection.
Risk: An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. If the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation.
Remedy: Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.

Recall number 92V113000 · Recall details

What 1990 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 5, 2000 · Seat belts · MI

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Seat belts · VT

Front driver's side and passenger's side seat belt buckles won't stay locked in, and everytime consumer snapped the buckles in, they will pop open.

Filed Feb 12, 1999 · Seat belts · IL

I have owned a 1989 ford taurus which had the same seat belt failure and a recall was issued for the seat belt assembly that failed. I was told by a ford representative that the mercury uses the same part as the ford but no recall is planned. The seat belt releases without warning while the car is in motion and would not restrain a passenger in the event of a collision. This occurs on both the driver and passenger side seat belt assenblys. I have noted when riding in other sables of the same age that they also have this defect.. The recall that was done on my taurus fixed the problem. This defect is of particular concern to me as it affects the primary restraint system and many owners will never realize that the system will not restrain them in a collision as sometimes the belt remains plugged into the clasp, but is not secured and can be pulled out by the slightest pressure

Filed Nov 18, 1998 · Seat belts · WA

The driver's and passanger's side seat belts come unlatched unexpectedly when in use. Took vehicle to the dealer and they said it's nothing they could do about the problem.

Filed Nov 3, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Seat belts harness lap and shoulder belts are loose, they will not tighten all the way. Dealer contacted, and repair work was, done but the problem still exists. The light intermittently comes on and off.

Filed Jul 10, 1998 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt latches broke.

Filed Jun 30, 1998 · Seat belts · TX

Passenger front seat belt latch failure.

Filed Oct 15, 1997 · Seat belts · TX

Fvront passenger's seat b elt buckles failed prior to/after recall repairs 93v‑113.

Filed Apr 29, 1997 · Seat belts · NY · 1 injury

Driver's shoulder belt failed to retract in an accident, resulting in injuries.

Filed May 24, 1995 · Seat belts · CO

Passenger shoulder/lap belt buckle is inoperative, male won't connect with female portion. Tt

Questions about the 1990 Mercury Sable seat belts

Does the 1990 Mercury Sable have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Mercury Sable, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Mercury Sable seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Mercury Sable seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 92V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Sable have the most seat belts problems?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (21 complaints), 1999 (20 complaints) and 1990 (12 complaints).