1990 Mercury Sable Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1990 Mercury Sable, 2% of the 166 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The two bolt springs that hold trunk lid up had popped out, causing the lid to fall whenever the consumer was trying to get in the trunk. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #836715, filed 1999-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mercury Sable
30 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology