1989 Mercury Sable Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 18%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Mercury Sable, 18% of the 238 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was a belted front passenger ejected from belt through windsheild sustaining severe head/neck/arm and back injuries.also, had seatbelt failure with injury as well.we were struck on the right side with the left front quarter pannel of illegal left hand, turner ran off road .these guys knew this car had a safety failure and chose to sell us this car with the original seatbelts, and no contact of any kind to avoid incident.pretty rotten if you ask me.”
NHTSA complaint #717014, filed 2000-01“Recall 97i003000/ ABS brakes. Contacted dealer to schedule an appointment, manufacturer said they need to know date of manufacturing of vehicle. Manufacturer said to take it to dealer. Deaelr said it was part of recall, but could not order parts because they didn't have part number. Seatbelt buckle was broken which won't protect occupant in event of a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #878476, filed 2001-01“Contacted ford's 800 # cited in NHTSA recall campaign id number 97i003000, despite the alleged intention of ford to replace these faulty parts for twelve years, and unlimited mileage the customer service line refused to offer replacement, as did two other local ford service centers contacted. I feel the ford company is liable for replacement of faulty seat belt that does not function safely for the useable life of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #703595, filed 1999-02“All the seat belts will not retract. Owner replaced the seat belts two years ago and they are still not retracting. Currently, there is a recall listed on the seat belts, and the owner would like to know why the seat belts on this vehicle are not on recall? (92v-113000).”
NHTSA complaint #822515, filed 1998-04“When vehicle wasi nvolved in a front end crash, traveling about 35 MPH, driver's side and passenger side seat belts failed to restrain occupants. Both seat belts came unbuckled upon impact. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #850707, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 92V113000Aug 17, 1992The 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…Covers: Mercury Sable 1989–1990, Ford Taurus 1989–1990, Explorer 1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 21 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 12 | 7% |
| 1989 | 44 | 18% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Sable
58 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology