5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,038 miles

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problem #4

Feb 182007

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles
- the contact stated that the seat belt retractor on the passenger's side of the 2001 Mercury Sable will not retract. The dealership informed the contact the retractor was folding the belt over, which caused it to jam. The dealership advised the contact the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer. And they informed him this was not covered under the warranty. The current mileage on the vehicle was 28,000. The consumer provided the invoice for repair and pictures before the repair. Update 05/04/07

- Greenfield, IN, USA

problem #3

Apr 022001

Sable 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The consumer noticed that the passenger seat belt did not retract properly. While pulling the seat belt it broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the retractor needed to be replaced.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Dec 282002

Sable

  • 52,150 miles
Seat belt retractor failure. Dealer will not replace.

- Mount Holly, NC, USA

problem #1

Mar 102003

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The dealer replaced the right rear seat belt retractor twice, however the problem recurred. Scc

- Sebring, FL, USA