1990 Mercury Sable electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1990 Mercury Sable — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem started with a siezed ignition switch in september 1998. Replaced switch. In augaust 1999 switch begain to fail. I had to wiggle the key to get my digital instruments to function (intermittant). On about 14 aug. 99 I wiggled the switch and smoke rolled up from under the dash. I was able to…”
filed Aug 29, 1999
“Recall 89v171000. The interior and headlights get dim, and intermittently go on and off, the alternator was replaced and the problem still exists. *ak”
filed Nov 3, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sable | 11 | 18% |
| 2005 Sable | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 Sable | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 Sable | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Sable | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 Sable | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 Sable | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 Sable | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 Sable | 16 | 8% |
| 1997 Sable | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 Sable | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 Sable | 32 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.