One problem related to front seat belt anchorage has been reported for the 1998 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states that the vehicle would accelerate while in park and would lurch forward when shifted into drive. The dealer has not been able to correct or duplicate the problem. Nlm dealer reprogram the engine processor, however the problem still exist. Consumer also states the seat belt does not engage properly and consumer does not realize it, until leaning foward.
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |