VIN 1MEFM50U7WG638100

Vehicle identification record for VIN 1MEFM50U7WG638100. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 1MEFM50U7WG638100

VIN
1MEFM50U7WG638100
Model year
1998
Country
United States
Record status
rust damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
98V028000 10/02/1998 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.

Remedy

OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.

Recall 2 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
98V198000 25/08/1998 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.

Consequence

IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

1998 Mercury Sable 4-DR.
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 16 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
Combined 19 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 467.7368421052632 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3250
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1ME WMI · FM50U7 VDS · WG638100 VIS
WMI 1ME World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FM50U7 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS WG638100 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code W Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code G Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MERCURY
Model Sable
Model year 1998
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim GS
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 145 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city CHICAGO
Plant state ILLINOIS
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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