10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 152011

Sable 6-cyl

  • 166,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while sitting on the passenger seat, he was involved in an accident. He mentioned that although he was properly wearing his seat belt and the airbag deployed, it failed to protect him. He mentioned that his head and right hand hit into the windshield and shattered it. He also suffered a concussion and injuries to his knees. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 166,000. Updated 06/01/11 updated 06/13/11

- Aromas, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 051997

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
While driving the passenger's side automatic seat belt locks up, causing consumer to release belt from buckle so that seat belt can unlock. Cause unknown.

- Ashville, NC, USA

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