1987 MERCURY SABLE Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1987 MERCURY SABLE

10 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#802494 | October 9, 1996

KEY COMES OFF THE IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE IS WORKING WHILE FORWARD DRIVING POSITION, NEUTRAL AND BACKWARD POSITION.*AK

#800046 | July 26, 1996 Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITIONS SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.

#505118 | June 28, 1996

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, MELTING WIRES, CAUSING DASH LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONER, AND TURN SIGNALS TO FAIL. *DH

#986228 | June 27, 1996 Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNES TO BURN. *AK

#985139 | June 3, 1996 Fire

IGNITION SWITCH BURNED OUT INTERNALLY, CAUSING WIRE IN STEERING COLUMN TO BURN; DIAGNOSED BY MECHANIC PERFORMING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK *JB

#984616 | May 17, 1996 Fire

CONSUMER STATED IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, DUE TO FIRE. *AK *ET

#984470 | May 16, 1996

WHILE DRIVING, TURN SIGNALS, HEATER FAN AND REAR DEFROSTER ALL WENT OUT AT ONCE, HEARD POPPING NOISE; IGNITION SWITCH AND HARNESS MELTED. *AK *JB

#984057 | May 3, 1996 Fire

SUDDEN LOSS OF SIGNALS, HAZARDS LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH BURNING OUT AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HEATER MOTOR. *AK

#503796 | May 2, 1996

IGNITION SWITCH BURNED, CAUSING DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS TO FAIL. *DSH

#983533 | April 25, 1996

HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH TWICE BECAUSE OF SHORTS. *AK

Other 1987 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas

Structureframe And Members 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Electrical System 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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