1987 Mercury Sable electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Mercury Sable — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ignition switch failed while on vacation in flordia, I when to a auto shop and brought a push pull 50 amp switch and by passed the parts of the switch that had melted. I replaced the push switch a number of times, cheaper then going to a dealer and getting robbed for part that was defective in the…”
filed Jul 8, 2002
“While driving light for driver's door will illuminate. Driver's side door will then unlock on its own. Cause of problem is unknown. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.*ak”
filed Jan 31, 2002
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, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
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 1987 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.