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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1998 Mercury Sable Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 190 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Mercury Sable, 1% of the 190 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200812%
200321%
200241%
200120%
200020%
199910%
199811%
199731%
199652%
199531%
199320%
199221%
199121%
199032%
198921%

Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Engine cooling
19 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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