Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the seat belt (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |
Had rec'd recall notice #98v198000 in mail. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle for appt. Had vehicle repaired. Been having problems with heater core which was replaced 6 times. Coolant system blowing into vehicle. Can smell it. Mechanic can not locate cause of problem. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while sitting on the passenger seat, he was involved in an accident. He mentioned that although he was properly wearing the seat belt and the airbag deployed, it failed to protect him. Read details...
While driving at 35 mph, the consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle on the side. The air bags did not deploy and the passenger's side seat belt did not restrain the passenger. The consumer was inquiring about the status of the original complaint. Read details...