1995 Mercury Sable Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 9%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,028miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Mercury Sable, 9% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,028 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car stalls in warm weather. On one of many stalled occasions I was stopped at a red light and when it turned green the car lunged as if it were moving but stalled and a man in a truck behind me slammed on his brakes but a woman behind him slammed into his truck. They had an accident because my car stalled and stopped short. Also, right rear window wont go down sometimes. The A/C stinks and the heater smells like super hot dried burnt carpeting. There's a gas smells so heavy at times in the back seat I'm scared for my children to be back there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039081, filed 2003-09, 56 miles“I had been noticing a strange burning smell in the car for some time - but couldn't place its source. I found the smell getting stronger over time, and stronger when the headlights were on. Then I noticed that the dash area surrounding the headlight switch was warm to the touch. I pulled off the headlight switch knob, and the switch shaft was burning - too hot to touch. I obtained a new headlight switch and proceeded to dissaemble the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #725789, filed 2000-07“Since I have purcahsed the car (it was the showcase car) every summer as the weather gets hot the car without any warning will cut off. I took it back to the dealer and on several ocassions (two of which they keep the car for a week) they could not find the problem so, they were unable to help me and the problem continued. I don't know if it s related to the air condition or this gasket problem that I just became aware of from another car dealer. All I know is theat that it happens when the outside environment is fairly warm . …”
NHTSA complaint #720494, filed 2000-03“While driving, front coil springs broke, causing front end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced. Fluctuating speedometer was replaced. Starter and wire harness have been replaced. Muffler and tail pipe have been replaced. 2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #886261, filed 2001-04“Need to be reimbursed by ford for repair costs for two events--- as ordered in california suit settled 10/25/2001 in which ford must reimburseowners nationwide who paid or will pay to repair failed ignition systems. (sup[erior court judge michael e. Ballachey . ) please advise how we can receive payment.”
NHTSA complaint #759628, filed 2002-03Electrical 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 1995 Mercury Sable
132 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
93 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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