1990 Mercury Sable Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%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 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Mercury Sable, 7% of the 166 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“I have owned a 1989 ford taurus which had the same seat belt failure and a recall was issued for the seat belt assembly that failed. I was told by a ford representative that the Mercury uses the same part as the ford but no recall is planned. The seat belt releases without warning while the car is in motion and would not restrain a passenger in the event of a collision. This occurs on both the driver and passenger side seat belt assenblys. I have noted when riding in other sables of the same age that they also have this defect.. The recall that was done on my taurus fixed the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #703213, filed 1999-02“Seat belts harness lap and shoulder belts are loose, they will not tighten all the way. Dealer contacted, and repair work was, done but the problem still exists. The light intermittently comes on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #830021, filed 1998-11“The driver's and passanger's side seat belts come unlatched unexpectedly when in use. Took vehicle to the dealer and they said it's nothing they could do about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #831036, filed 1998-11Related 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 1990 Mercury Sable
30 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
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