Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercury Sable

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
2
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Sable. In cold weather, the driver's side door will shut, but not latch until the vehicle is driven 3-4 miles with the heater on full blast. The failure has occurred for the past two winters. The dealer stated that it was the contact's responsibility.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

I own a 1997 mecury Sable. On 06/07/05 I was traveling in mi on highway 96 east between grand rapids and lansing. While cruising along at 70 mph, the hood on my car released, and smashed into my windshield causing damage to the windshield, hood, and roof of the car.   Read details...


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