1996 MERCURY SABLE Electrical System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1996 MERCURY SABLE

4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10283986 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED ON SEPT 10,09 AT 3:30, THE NEXT DAY, AT 6:30 PM THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRED AND STATED THAT IT WAS AS ELECTRICAL FIRE. A FIRE REPORT IS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE INSURANCE HAS NOT ADVISED THE CONTACT IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED OR NOT. AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER WILL PROVIDE THE FINDINGS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 10/20/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 10/23/09.*JB
#858212 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING POWER STEERING/ BRAKES/DASH, AND LIGHTS TO FAIL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
#719870 |
WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE, REVERSE OR OVERDRIVE THE POWER STEERING ALMOST GOES COMPLETELY OUT AND THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. (STEERING, RADIO, LOCKS, DASH INSTRUMENTS). *AK
#822369 |
WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE, REVERSE OR OVERDRIVE THE POWER STEERING ALMOST GOES COMPLETELY OUT AND THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER/ WINDOWS/RADIO, ETC. THE VEHICLE WILL BE CHECKED BY DEALER. *AK

Other 1996 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 54 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 13 complaints Structurebodydoor 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Steering 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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