1992 Mercury Sable Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 8%of 364 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 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Mercury Sable, 8% of the 364 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine would not shut off and the dealer had to disconnect the battery to stop the engine, other times the ignition does not start the vehicle and it has to be jump started, when the key is removed from the ignition the signal bell that indicates that the key is still in the ignition rings until the consumer giggles the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #562691, filed 2001-08“The vehicle stalled several times while on a long trip, the driver would pull over and allow the vehicle to cool off at which time the vehicle would restart, the oxygen sensor was replaced but that did not help, the consumer believes the tfi module is faulty like the vehicles in california. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562664, filed 2001-08“Engine died without warning, was almost hit by another car, very dangerous situation to be in. I was not very happy about it. Needed to be towed to dealer.Mercury dealer did repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #752177, filed 2001-09“Horn is located on the right/left side of the steering wheel crossbar. When the wheel is turned the location of the horn buttons are unknown, unless you look for them.”
NHTSA complaint #516931, filed 1997-05“Ignition switch causes other electrical items to malfunction. Owner can turn ignition off and back on malfunctioned component works. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #983863, filed 1996-05Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 18% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 32 | 9% |
| 1994 | 29 | 7% |
| 1993 | 46 | 7% |
| 1992 | 28 | 8% |
| 1991 | 16 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 13% |
| 1989 | 58 | 24% |
| 1988 | 26 | 21% |
| 1987 | 15 | 20% |
| 1986 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Sable
151 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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