1993 Mercury Sable electrical problems

46 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 46
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition
13
Ignition: switch
7
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
6
Starter assembly
6
Wiring
4
Horn
4
Wiring: interior/under dash
2
Wiring: front underhood
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Sable electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Sable electrical

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

Fire or smoke 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Electrical · TX

After driving for 30-45 minutes headlights flashed intermittently. The federal safety agency recall 98v009000 for a circuit breaker was issued.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Electrical · NY

The ignition switch and cylinder was extremely hot when the consumer attempted to touch it. When the ignition switch and cylinder became hot, the turn signals and four way flashers went out. *jb the ignition key would become hot touch as well. *scc

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · IL · fire

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Electrical · IL

Engine was unable to be turn off with the ignition switch. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Electrical · CT

Ford claims this vehicle does not qualify for the federal safety agency recall # 98v009000/ headlights circuit breaker, even though it is exactly that problem.

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · WA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · MA

Consumer states the engine runs rough, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Electrical · FL

The car stalls both when being driven and when stopped in traffic or at a stop light. There is no advanced warning and the car does not seem to be overheating when the problem occurs, but it occurs more frequently on hot days.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Engine head gaskets failed at 49,000 and at 51,000 motor mounts had to be replaced, oil pan is rusting from the outside and needs replacement, starter has a clip to attach connection, comes loose and must get under car to re-attach (some engineering wiz here) front body mount is under oil filter and will have to be replaced soon. Have contacted ford and they are happy for my business, but are not going to help

Filed Apr 30, 2001 · Electrical · CA

Repeated failure of icm/tfi ignition module in engine compartment. Engine dies at idle or very low speeds. After opening the hood and letting engine cool , car will start.

Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable electrical

Does the 1993 Mercury Sable have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Sable electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Sable electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Sable have the most electrical problems?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most electrical complaints are 1993 (46 complaints), 1995 (32 complaints) and 1994 (29 complaints).