Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury sable. The contact stated that the passenger seat belt does not retract or properly secure the passenger. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v250000 seat belts: front: anchorage); the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The current mileage was not available.
1999 Mercury Sable seat belts problems
20 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Front: retractor7
- Front: anchorage4
- Front: buckle assembly3
- Rear/other1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Mercury Sable seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mercury Sable seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft in the switchable elr/alr mechanism that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. It is also possible that malfunction of the mechanism could prevent the belt from being switched into the alr mode. The elr mechanism is not affected by this condition.
- Risk
- If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. In the event that the mechanism does not allow the alr mode to be engaged, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with julian date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced.
Recall number 99V250000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. The front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. This heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.
- Risk
- If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.
Recall number 98V198000 · Recall details
What 1999 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury sable. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the vehicle she noticed the front passenger side seat belt was stuck in the anchorage and would not pull out or retract. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v250000 (seat belts: front: anchorage). The vehicle was not serviced for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 98,000. Updated 10/27/10.
In my 1999 mercury sable vehicle the seat belts are not working right. Keeps on coming attached from the mechanism that hold the belt across your body. Please help me .
Rear passenger seat belt restraints do not work. It is not possible to extend the seat belt across the lap and shoulder of the passenger. Thus it is unsafe for all passengers riding in the rear of the vehicle, and prevents proper installation of any and all child safety seats.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph, the vehicle was involved in a front impact collision and the airbags did not deploy. Although both occupants were wearing seatbelts, the buckle assembly did not lock resulting in forward motion, which caused the occupants to strike the dash panel area. Minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle had moderate damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Driver's seat belt does not latch securely everytime. Seat belt becomes unlatched while driving for no apparant reason. This problem occurred many times since the purchase two years ago. I rarely have passengers so it is unknown if problem extends to the other seat belts.
Rear right passenger seat belt did not retract. Dealer stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 99v25000. Also, rack and pinion steering had to be replaced because of a seal leak.*ak
Front driver side seat belt was installed backwards. As a result seat belt twisted across the driver's chest instead of lying flat. *ak dealership refused to repair defect due to warranty issues.
The rear seat belts shoulder belts do not retract at all. This is a serious safety problem. After talking to dealership the warranty is only for 5 years 50000 miles. So is ford saying that after this warranty is up on my 1999 sable that my families life is worthless.. All seat belts should be warranted for the life of the car, not 5 years 50000 miles..shouldn't all satey related equipment in vehicles be warranted for life? There was a recall for the front shoulder belts on this vehicle. There should be a recall for the rear seatbelts also. They both have stopped working at the same time and that should say something is wrong with them. These seatbelts have not been abused or wear and tear is a bad call on this one.. This car is only is only 5 years old and wear and tear does not play into this at all..this problem should be looked into..
The drivers side seat belt on my 99 mercury sable does not latch and lock all the time. It goes in and acts like it latches (seat belt light goes out) until a fair amount of force is applied to the seat belt and it release's from the seat belt latch. I've had this happen multitudes of times even thought I try and remember to double check that the seat belt is secure.
Questions about the 1999 Mercury Sable seat belts
Does the 1999 Mercury Sable have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Mercury Sable, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Mercury Sable seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Sable seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 99V250000, 98V198000. 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).
Other 1999 Mercury Sable problems
Suspension 48Steering 33Brakes 29Transmission 28Engine 22Visibility 21Airbags 17Acceleration 16Body 10Fuel system 9Lights 9Electrical 7Tires 5Wheels 4Locks 1Seats 1
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