Recall 86V039000: 1986 Mercury Sable and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 10, 1986
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 4,700vehicles
- Model years
- 1986
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The right quarter windows may contain glass which was improperly tempered. This glass may yield pieces larger than the maximum allowed by fmvss 205, glazing material. Consequence of defect: in case of an accident these large pieces of glass may seriously injure the occupants of the car.
Remedy
Replace the quarter windows containing date code 5 af.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1986 Ford Taurus101 complaints
- 1986 Mercury Sable46 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.