1988 Mercury Sable electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1988 Mercury Sable — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling 65mph vehicle suddenly stalled in middle of traffic. Was not able to restart it. Towed to dealership, and had distributor/ rotor, and cap replaced.*ak”
filed May 2, 2001
“Five hours after last use horn went off,when I went to see the problem smoke pourihg out crack made in windshield from fire.battery disconnected stopped fire,however police still had fire dept. Give it a good hosing.”
filed Mar 16, 2000
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 1988 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.