Two problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. He mentioned that his head and right hand hit into the windshield and shattered it. He also suffered a concussion and injuries to his knees. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 166,000. Updated 06/01/lj.
While driving the passenger's side automatic seat belt locks up, causing consumer to release belt from buckle so that seat belt can unlock. Cause unknown.