1999 MERCURY SABLE RECALL - #99V250000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING FROM BEING EXTRACTED FROM THE RETRACTOR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT MALFUNCTION OF THE MECHANISM COULD PREVENT THE BELT FROM BEING SWITCHED INTO THE ALR MODE. THE ELR MECHANISM IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 MERCURY SABLE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/26/1999 - 8/13/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/28/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/11/1999 |
| # Affected |
25,306 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING FROM BEING EXTRACTED FROM THE RETRACTOR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT MALFUNCTION OF THE MECHANISM COULD PREVENT THE BELT FROM BEING SWITCHED INTO THE ALR MODE. THE ELR MECHANISM IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONS AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE WEBBING TO BE EXTRACTED, THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COULD NOT BE WORN BY A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE MECHANISM DOES NOT ALLOW THE ALR MODE TO BE ENGAGED, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN THAT SEATING POSITION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLIES. ASSEMBLIES WITH JULIAN DATE CODES OF 200 THROUGH 223 ARE SUSPECT AND WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALLNO. 99S26. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1999 MERCURY SABLE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 MERCURY SABLE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1999 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 20, 2021 - 020000 SUSPENSION
Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
Dec 20, 2021 - 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
Dec 07, 2020 - 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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Jul 31, 2015 - 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
MERCURY/FORD: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE ON VEHICLES OPERATING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-01 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
Jan 27, 2015 - 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
MERCURY/FORD: FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE, AFTER OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, MOVE MOVE PAST SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT RUPTURE FRONT TIRE, RESULTING RAPID AIR LOSS. MODEL 1999-2001 TAURUS, SABLE.
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Comments
10/10/2010 - Anonymouse
I purchased a 1999 Mercury Sable new. I still own this car and I don't know why. It has been riddled with problems from the very first day. I have replaced the front rotors and pads countless times. Replaced the vehicle speed sensors twice. A/C has developed a leak and no longer works. The low blow is now the transmission has developed a leak and the car is no longer driveable. I previously owned Toyotas, Nissans and Hondas and never had all these problems. I also own a 1992 Honda Civic with nearly 150,000 miles on it and it's still going strong.