2002 MERCURY SABLE
4 recalls, 541 complaints - 98 TSBs
16E026000 Apr 1, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, Brake... Read more
Consequence
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
04V106000 Mar 2, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD T... Read more
Consequence
IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTI... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
03V087000 Mar 10, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
Consequence
POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD/MERCURY AT 1-800-392-3673.
02V266000 Oct 2, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
541 total complaints
39 crashes 5 fires 25 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 97 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 67 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 48 |
| SUSPENSION | 45 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 24 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 23 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
POWER TRAIN
Oct 4, 2022
Incident date: Oct 2, 2022
10/2/2022 was on I 94 east bound lost momentum rpms jump to 6k then lost all gears in transmission car has 88639 miles on it hardly driven changed trans fluid hoping to get trans working again and still won't move in any gear had to wait 4 hours on freeway for a tow just to get it off the freeway ha... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 30, 2022
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 30, 2022
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 25, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter failed to move out park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investi... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 25, 2020
Incident date: Sep 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRACTURED AND SLASHED THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 21, 2018
Incident date: Mar 8, 2018
CAR FIRE DUE TO RECALLED FUSES HAD THIS CAR FOR 5 YEARS AND HAD NO ISSUES
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS RELAY SODDARD INTO BACKSIDE OF FUSE PANEL (GEM) WAS BAD LOCATION FOR A PERSON WITH NO EXPERIENCE TO FIX OR LOCATE MOST PEOPLE NEVER GOT IT FIXED BECAUSE OF NO EXPERIENCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL MECHANIC TO FIX. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FEW PEOPLE DID GET IT FIX... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 9, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS RELAY SODDARD INTO BACKSIDE OF FUSE PANEL (GEM) WAS BAD LOCATION FOR A PERSON WITH NO EXPERIENCE TO FIX OR LOCATE MOST PEOPLE NEVER GOT IT FIXED BECAUSE OF NO EXPERIENCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL MECHANIC TO FIX. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FEW PEOPLE DID GET IT FIX... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 22, 2017
Incident date: May 21, 2017
DRIVING(IN MOTION) ON BUSY ROAD(CITY STREET) NEAR HOME, ACCELERATED TO 45MPH, TRIED TO SLOW DOWN FOR LIGHT, REMOVED FOOT OFF GAS AND CAR DID NOT SLOW. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES IN ORDER TO AVOID CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT. TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH ON BRAKE TO KEEP CAR STOPPED. PUT IN NEUTRAL, NO CHANGE. PUT IN PA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 30, 2017
Incident date: Apr 24, 2017
IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. ... Read more
STEERING
Apr 30, 2017
Incident date: Apr 24, 2017
IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 7, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
ON 2/6/2017 MY 2002 MERCURY SABLE WAGON WITH 63512 MILES ON IT THE FRONT SPRING BROKE TORE THE INSIDE OF TIRE APART NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS DAMAGED AT THIS POINT . MY CAR BEING IN VERY GOOD CONDITION NOT YOUR TYPICAL N.Y RUST NOT A ISSUE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT.
SUSPENSION
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND DETACHED, DAMAGING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Sep 23, 2016
MILES 70,290 (ACC) I WAS DRIVING OB THE HIGHWAY , TO AVOID A CRASH I HAD TO STOP QUICKLY. ALL INDICATOR LAMPS CAME ON BUT THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF. SMALL CLOUDS OF SMOKE FROM EXHAUST (WHITE-GREY). IT WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , START UP WAS FINE DRIVING WAS FINE ALSO. ONCE AGAIN A( LEAD FOOT) DRIVER CU... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 17, 2016
Incident date: Nov 17, 2016
I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT FROM MY MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION, AX4N, THAT IS IN MY MERCURY, HAVE SUDDEN AND IMMEDIATE FAILURES DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WHEN I CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS, THEY ARE ALL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. COST TO FIX, APPROXIMATELY $1800 FOR A NEW TORQUE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 29, 2016
Incident date: May 25, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP BREAKING THE AXLE RIGHT OFF AS I PULLED OUT OF A DRIVE WAY ONTO THE STREET WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 16, 2016
Incident date: Jul 14, 2016
WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 16, 2016
Incident date: Jul 14, 2016
WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 16, 2016
Incident date: Jul 14, 2016
WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY NO WARNING STOPPED BY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL TURNING AFTER 45 MPH THEN TO A STOPLIGH INTOTHE CITY'S RESTURANT
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Feb 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ME... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Feb 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 29, 2016
Incident date: Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A METAL TABLE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 29, 2016
Incident date: Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A METAL TABLE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 10, 2016
CAR DOES NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHIC... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHIC... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2016
Incident date: Apr 27, 2016
IT HAS A VERY HIGH SMELL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING CAR AND WHEN YOU STOP ALL YOU SMELL IS GAS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2016
Incident date: Apr 27, 2016
IT HAS A VERY HIGH SMELL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING CAR AND WHEN YOU STOP ALL YOU SMELL IS GAS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 18, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT EXPLANATION OR WARNING. BRAKES WERE NOT ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO A CONTROLLABLE LEVEL. BRAKES OVERHEATED FROM CONSTANT APPLICATION. THE CAR PLOWED OVER A PARKING BARRIER AND THROUGH THE GRASS BEFORE RUNNING A STOP SIGN AND STOP LIGH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 23, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
MY CAR HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE LIABILITY SINCE DAY ONE,I AM AHNDICAPPED AND ON A PERMANENT BUDGET,,I NEED TO GET THIS LOOKED AT AND MY CAR TAKEN CARE OF SOON,IM SCARED I MAY SOON END UP ON FOOT IF THESE HORRID ISSUES RNT RECTIFIED,,I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM FIRST CLASS CARS IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH,,IVE ASKED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 8, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2015
OUR 2002 SABLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR AN EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ISSUE. WHILE WORKING ON THE REAR BRAKES, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT A REAR SUSPENSION SPRING WAS BROKEN. HE SAID WE WERE VERY LUCKY IT DID NOT RUPTURE THE TIRE. WE HAD BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED, BECAUSE WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT TO B... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 7, 2015
Incident date: Dec 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: Nov 16, 2015
APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: Nov 16, 2015
APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: Nov 16, 2015
APPROXIMATELY 39,000 MILES. NO RUST CAR. RUBBING NOISE AND ALL TIRES WITH HISTORY OF LOSING AIR. WHILE REPLACING ALL TIRES, WHEEL TECH NOTICED RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY WORE OFF INTERIOR TIRE RIDGE. PLACED DOUGHNUT TIRE ON AND ADVISED I TAKE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL SPRINGS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 11, 2015
SPEED CONTROL CABLE CRACKED AND DISLODGED HOLDING THROTTLE OPEN... FORD HAD A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR THIS.. 13B04. HOWEVER IT WAS NEVER DONE, NEVER GOT ANY LETTERS AND HAS NOW EXPIRED... FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR A CLIP AND CABLE(NEEDS NOW) AND SINCE THIS NEVER WAS A "RECALL" PER SAY IT IS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 2, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2015
AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A NOISE AND THEN A HISS. THEN THE CAR RESISTED FURTHER MOTION. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. I TRIED TO REINFLATE IT BUT COULD NOT. I REMOVED THE FRONT WHEEL AND MOUNTED THE MINI SPARE TIRE. THERE WAS A COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENTIAL TEAR OF... Read more
CHILD SEAT
Mar 1, 2015
Incident date: Feb 28, 2015
I PURCHASED THE GRACO COMFORT SPORT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT FOR MY 8 MONTH OLD. APPEARS TO BE A GREAT SEAT UNTIL YOU TRY TO INSTALL IT TO A VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED PUTTING INTO TWO DIFFERENT CARS, I HAVE TRIED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM AND THEN TRIED THE REGULAR SEAT BELT, NO MATTER WHAT I DO THE SEAT FLOPS... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Dec 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A TIRE BECAME FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Dec 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A TIRE BECAME FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SI... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SPRING AND STRUT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SPRING AND STRUT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 25, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND HYDRAULIC HOSE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HAD REPLACED CALIPER, HOSE AND MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES STILL MAKE NOISE, GRINDING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I TOOK BACK TO HAVE LOOKED AT TWICE, REPLACED HOSE AGAIN. OVER $500.00 IN FIXING AND STILL NOT WORKING RIGHT. REPLACE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE INTERIOR AND FLOOR TO BE SOAKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
PER EA08018 FRONT RIGHT COIL FRACTURED UPON BACKING UP, RIPPED DEEP HOLE IN NEWER TIRE CAUSING FLAT. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING UNATTENDED IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT THE DRIVERSIDE COILOVER SPRING FAILED. THE RESULTS WAS SUSPENSION AND TIRE DAMAGE TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Showing 50 of 541 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 MERCURY SABLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Gasoline or E85 | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 MERCURY SABLE
98 manufacturer communications from 96 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 16 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
TSB 20-2233
Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
CSP-13B04
Jun 21, 2013
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 20
04208
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
052212
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT
05227
Nov 14, 2005
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05224
Nov 14, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18719
Jul 1, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
18614
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
18471
Mar 1, 2005
350000 EQUIPMENT
RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
18411
Feb 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
042514
Dec 27, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0316 OR P030X - NO CRANK BATTERY DISCHARGED. *TT
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04223
Nov 15, 2004
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031506
Aug 9, 2004
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE OR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR, A MOTOR THAT OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY, AND/OR A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILURE. VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003. *TT
17960
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171/P0174, P1131/P1151, AND/OR P2195/P2197 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
17358
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04111
Jun 14, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
02M01
Jun 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
17703
Apr 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT
17564
Feb 1, 2004
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL AFTER FILLING TANK. *MJ
03223
Jan 26, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
0415
Jan 26, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17503
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SURGE AT A STEADY SPEED BETWEEN 35 AND 45 MPH WITH NO OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
17416
Dec 1, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *MJ
17434
Dec 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0172/P0175 (SYSTEM TOO RICH). *TT
17355
Nov 1, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE WHICH DOES NOT READ COMPLETELY FULL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
17281
Oct 1, 2003
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SURGE AT CRUISE. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17224
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT ROLLING IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
17225
Sep 1, 2003
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
STEERING COLUMN LOCK DISCONTINUED. *TT
17234
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FILTER AREA ON VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
17094
Aug 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16982
Jul 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT
03123
Jun 23, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
03111
Jun 9, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLING FAN INDUCED BODY BOOM, ROUGH ENGINE IDLE SENSATION OR UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AT IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0361
Mar 31, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
16710
Mar 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
16679
Mar 1, 2003
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB
16678
Mar 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB
0335
Feb 17, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0325
Feb 3, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION. *TT
0322
Feb 3, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT
16613
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH VERY LOW ODOMETER MILES, MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL TEMPORARY START-UP FAST IDLE (1600-2500 RPM THAT DECREASES SLOWLY). NO SERVICE NECESSARY. *TT
02236
Nov 25, 2002
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
02111
Nov 25, 2002
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
02223
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH P0316 WHEN USING WINTER BLEND REFORMULATED FUELS AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 50 DEGREES F (10 DEGREES C) DURING WINTER MONTHS-ROUGH OR ROLLING IDLE AFTER HOT SOAK RESTART P0191. TRANSAXLE-AX4S-1
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
16315
Oct 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN. *TT
02175
Sep 2, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT SYSTEM-AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY WITH ADVANCED RESTRAINT SYSTEM. *MJ
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02177
Sep 2, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
16190
Sep 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ
16094
Aug 1, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 OR MASS AIR FLOW DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113. *TT
16057
Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 4V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0191 (FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE) IN MEMORY. *TT
16035
Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, ENGINE IDLE ROUGHNESS OR IDLE RPM DIP WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0191 OR 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TT
15873
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING A WATER LEAK CONDITION AT THE COWL AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
15915
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH RUN CONDITION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER A HOT RESTART. *TT
0284
Apr 29, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 4/8/2002 WILL NO LONGER BE EQUIPPED WITH THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SHRADER VALVE). *TT
15828
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT
15820
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
0256
Mar 18, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15745
Mar 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUNS ROUGH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER A HOT SOAK RESTART. *TT
15724
Mar 1, 2002
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE NOT READING FULL AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK. *TT
15680
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2V ENGINE MAY EHXIBIT A RUNS ROUGH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER HOT SOAK RESTART. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15482
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF MICROSCOPIC INTERNAL CRACKS IN A BATCH OF INTAKE VALVES. *TT
15392
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01T05
Sep 1, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HEATER HOSE CLAMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED ONTHE HEATER HOSES LEADING TO AND FROM THE HEATER CORE. *TT
15280
Sep 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SOME VEHICLESMAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STICKING/BINDING IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER AT OR NEAR THE START POSITION. *JG
15239
Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON PRE DELIVERY TEMPORARY FAST IDLE. *TT
0109-01
Sep 1, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2002 TAURUS/SABLE HEATER HOSE CLAMPS UPGRADE PRIOR TO SALE. *NLM
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15189
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING WORKSHOP MANUAL UPDATE 2002 TAURUS AND SABLE P/S PUMP 3.0L 2V. *YD
05145
Oct 11, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC
MERCURY SABLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY SABLE across all model years (1986, 2008).
111
Total Recalls
7,213
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
409
Reported Crashes
253
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
MERCURY SABLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 112 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 75 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 251 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 4 | 541 | |
| 2001 | 9 | 528 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 578 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 302 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 243 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 326 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 391 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 485 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 534 | View |
| 1993 | 8 | 981 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 517 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 346 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 220 | View |
| 1989 | 8 | 300 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 189 | View |
| 1987 | 9 | 105 | View |
| 1986 | 9 | 55 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |