1988 Mercury Sable Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1988 Mercury Sable, 4% of the 126 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver seat outer bracket broke at front bend, seat is loose, car has failed nj state inspection for safety. Seat can break completely loose in a collision causing additional injuries and deaths. There are already 10 odis that I found for the same problem. This is a fatigue failure, so over time many more will fail. This is a serious design defect trend, a recall should be ordered to replace the track (see oids 545300,963608,483070,947504,924010,935076,372411,389368,712732,942605)”
NHTSA complaint #719973, filed 2000-03“The original defect occurred on 3/11/91 as indicated in the questionnaire and was repaired by hempstead lincoln Mercury. The car was picked up on 3/13/91. Unfortunately, on 3/28/91, the car was brought in again for the aforementioned problem (drivers side power seat track, broken and dislodged). The replacement part was not in stock and had to be ordered. The repair was completed and the vehicle was picked up a few days later. Both of these repairs were done under owner's warranty (in addition to purchasing an extended 5-yr warranty). Last week, the same problem occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #712732, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 91V036000Mar 4, 1991The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.Covers: Mercury Sable 1988–1989, Ford Taurus 1988–1989
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 7 | 9% |
| 1986 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1988 Mercury Sable
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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