2003 MERCURY SABLE
4 recalls, 251 complaints - 67 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.
04V105000 Mar 2, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 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.
Complaint Statistics
251 total complaints
17 crashes 2 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 25 |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 19 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 15 |
| STRUCTURE | 12 |
| SUSPENSION | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| ENGINE | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 6 |
ENGINE
Mar 13, 2023
Incident date: Mar 13, 2023
At 13,000 miles this New vehicle started smoking blue gray smoke on startup I have videos. Yes the Dealer reproduced the problem. The dealer stated that both turbos were defective and leaking oil into the hot exhaust on both sides of the engine which could have lead to a fire and endangered our live... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 13, 2021
Incident date: Jan 7, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 10, 2020
Incident date: May 20, 2020
IDRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A CITY STREET IN 2003 MERC SABLE WITH 33K MILES. WHILE IN MOTION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS WITH NO FORWARD OR REVERSE WORKING OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL WARNINGS.( NO TRANSMISSION CODES ON OBDII. I WAS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO COAST INTO A DRUGSTORE PARKING LOT. CAR TOW... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 30, 2019
Incident date: Apr 27, 2019
SO SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. I HAVE A MERCURY SABLE 03 WHICH HAS BEEN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF BECAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE GETS STUCK. I SAW AN ARTICLE THAT SAID MY YEAR TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS WELL AS SAW THAT ALL THOSE IN THE JUNK YARD HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. IN THE ARTICLE IT SAID F... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 13, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT MY BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BREAK TO SLAM HARD ENOUGH TO TRY TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN EVEN A LITTLE. I FOUND OUT THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT GO BAC... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 24, 2017
2003 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING CHARGED FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS THAT WERE UNDER WARRANTY. *LD *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2017
Incident date: Nov 24, 2017
WHY WAS I CHARGED $249.90 LABOR CHARGES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY IN MY HANDS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER BEING PURCHASED FROM KING BUICK BUT NOT FOR PARTS, SHOP MATERIALS AND USE OF A LOANER CAR. I SHOULD HAVE PAID NOTHING UNDER A WARRANTY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF FORD HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 19, 2017
Incident date: Nov 10, 2017
1. THE HOOD CLOSES APPARENTLY FINE, IT DOES NOT OPEN IF I TRY TO, HOWEVER KEEPS OPENING EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. I COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. 2. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS KEEPS OCURRING, NO SIGNS OR DROPS OR VIISUAL LEAK PUDDLE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 19, 2017
Incident date: Nov 10, 2017
1. THE HOOD CLOSES APPARENTLY FINE, IT DOES NOT OPEN IF I TRY TO, HOWEVER KEEPS OPENING EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. I COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. 2. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS KEEPS OCURRING, NO SIGNS OR DROPS OR VIISUAL LEAK PUDDLE.
ENGINE
Sep 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY SERVICE STATION (308 MERCER ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY SERVICE STATION (308 MERCER ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Aug 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY STATION (HEIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520, PHONE (609) 448-4146) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 12, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE "CHECK ENGINE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FAIRWAY FORD IN SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA DETERMINED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more
ENGINE
May 30, 2017
Incident date: May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
May 30, 2017
Incident date: May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 30, 2017
Incident date: May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Apr 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT AND RADIATOR ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Apr 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT AND RADIATOR ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Dec 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BACK, AND N... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Dec 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BACK, AND N... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 6, 2016
Incident date: Nov 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 3, 2015
I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, I REPLACED THE BRAKES , AND AN ASSORTMENT OF PROBLEMS FOLLOWED. FIRST THEY BEGAN LOCKING , THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AT ALL. I REPLACED PADS.ROTORS.TIRES ,BLEED THE BREAKS ALL IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I COULD NOT, SO THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING ABOUT A YEAR. THEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WIRING HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO OVERR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WIRING HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO OVERR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 1, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-70 FROM KANSAS CITY MO. CRUISE WAS SET AT 78. 4 LANES. WAS IN LEFT PASSING LANE AND HAD TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY BECAUSE OF VEHICLE IN FRONT WAS DOING ABOUT 50MPH. THE RIGHT WAS CLEAR AND I STARTED MOVING TO THE RIGHT TO PASS. THE CAR INSTANTLY ACCELERATED AS I STARTED TO TUR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Feb 17, 2016
THE VEHICLES STOCK JACKING LOCATIONS ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED AS SAFE. THEY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING AWAY. SHOULD SOMEONE DECIDE TO TRUST ANY ONE OF THE AFFECTED JACKING LOCATIONS, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME MAY CRUMPLE AND BREAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO AN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Feb 7, 2016
PASSENGER FLOOR RUSTED OUT COMPLETELY IN TWO SPOTS ON THE FRONT RIGHT OF FLOOR. TWO MAJOR HOLES. THE REMAINDER OF THE FLOOR IS SHOWING SIGNS THAT IT TOO IS DETERIORATING. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND CAN ALLOW SOMEONE TO FALL THROUG... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 23, 2016
THIS CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V106000. THE RECALL WORK FAILED, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT COME ON, AND THE VEHICLE TO NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK.
SEAT BELTS
Nov 11, 2015
Incident date: Nov 11, 2015
NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS STARTED "LATCHING" ONLY ON SPORADIC OCCASIONS. IT DOESN'T LATCH MORE TIMES THAN IT DOES LATCH. THE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY LATCHED THE SEATBELT, IT WILL COME UNLATCH END WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THIS HAS NOW BEEN OCCURRING FOR ABOU... Read more
TIRES
Oct 15, 2015
Incident date: Oct 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLAS X-TRAC 2 TIRES, SIZE: P215/60/R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE VEERED BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 24, 2015
Incident date: Sep 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED OF ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 9, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. WHEN ENGAGED INTO REVERSE, CAR MADE LOUD NOISE, TIRES SQUEALED, ENGINE RACED AND CRASHED INTO PARKED CAR BEHIND IT AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. PARKED VEHICLE THAT WAS STRUCK THEN STRUCK CAR NEXT TO IT SINCE IMPACT WAS SO GREAT. CAR WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, COULD NOT BE STOPPED V... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
May 31, 2015
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
IN 2014,. MY POWER TRAIN (TRANSMISSION) STOPPED PROPELLING MY CAR. SEVERAL YEARS EARLIER, MY FRIEND WHO OWNED A MERCURY SABLE (THE SAME TYPE CAR AS I AM WRITING TO YOU ABOUT), HAD THE SAME TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. HE HAD APPROXIMATELY THE SAME MILEAGE ON HIS CAR THAT I ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Mar 13, 2015
FLOORBOARDS RUSTED THROUGH, I WAS GETTING SPLASHED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN UNAVOIDABLE PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. LOOKS TO BE FOUR SEPARATE SPOTS, ALL FOUR SEATING AREAS AFFECTED. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 10, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
THE FLOOR BOARDS ON MY VEHICLE ARE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR
SUSPENSION
Mar 24, 2015
Incident date: Mar 23, 2015
ORIGINALLY, 2 DAYS PRIOR, CAR FELT LIKE I WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING UNDERNEATH. GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND CAR, DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. LEFT CAR FOR 2 DAYS, THEN STARTED TO HEAD TO WORK. WAS GOING ONLY ABOUT 20MPH WHEN SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR. A MOMENT LATER MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 17, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2015
MY CAR IS TRYING TO KILL ME! I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP BEFORE TURNING . THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, AS I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKE HELD, BUT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 17, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2015
MY CAR IS TRYING TO KILL ME! I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP BEFORE TURNING . THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, AS I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKE HELD, BUT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. 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 FA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, THE FAILURE R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2014
Incident date: Dec 28, 2014
ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF AT WILL, SOUNDING HORN, FLASHING LIGHTS, CAUSING OTHER FLOWING TRAFFIC TO BE DISTRACTED. CONCERNED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM MAY ACTIVATE WHILE IN MOTION. CONCERNED THAT IT MAY STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. *TR
ENGINE
Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2014
VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHERE I GO TO STOP AND CAR ACCELERATES AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED MULTIPLE CARS BECAUSE OF THIS. WHILE GOING FROM A RED TO GREEN LIGHT ON A HILL MY SABLE STALLED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2014
VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHERE I GO TO STOP AND CAR ACCELERATES AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED MULTIPLE CARS BECAUSE OF THIS. WHILE GOING FROM A RED TO GREEN LIGHT ON A HILL MY SABLE STALLED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 90 IN SOUTH DAKOTA WHEN THE ELECTRICAL JUST SHUT OFF AT NIGHT. WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING CONTROL GOING 75 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR SINCE WE GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2009. AT THAT SPEED AND WITH NO ONE ABLE TO SEE US DUE TO NO LIGHTING WE BECOME A HAZ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 25 MPH AFTER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IDLE IAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 24, 2014
2003 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SLASHED TIRE WHICH CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE FLAT TIRE. *SMD
POWER TRAIN
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Mar 31, 2014
I LEFT HOME FOR WORK. ALL PARTS OF VEHICLE WORKING FINE. I PUT MY BLINKERS ON TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, WHICH I EXECUTED. HALF-WAY DOWN THE STREET, THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TRIED SHIFTING TO ANOTHER GEAR - NOTHING. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO SOUND, JUST NOTHING. I ATT... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 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 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 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) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Gasoline or E85 | $3,100 |
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, 2003 MERCURY SABLE
67 manufacturer communications from 65 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 | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
| 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 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
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
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *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
04E13
Oct 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E13. RE-FLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *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
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
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
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
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
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
17928
Jul 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH RUNNING, MISFIRE AND A LACK OF POWER DUE TO A LOSS OF COMPRESSION. *TT
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
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
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
17416
Dec 1, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *MJ
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
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
17225
Sep 1, 2003
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
STEERING COLUMN LOCK DISCONTINUED. *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
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
16974
Jul 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK NEAR THE OIL PAN OR OIL FILTER ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE (VULCAN) ENGINE. *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
16911
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND TCIL LAMP ILLUMINATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIPLE MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES RELATED TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOIDS AND HEGO HEATER CIRCUITS. *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
16809
Apr 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE NEW HIGH FLOW WATER PUMP IS NOT YET LISTED IN THE PARTS CATALOG BUT WILL BE SOON. THE SERVICE CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH NORMAL PART ORDERING SYSTEM. *TT
16678
Mar 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *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
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
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
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
13422
Nov 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RUNNING CHANGE. *TT
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
02177
Sep 2, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
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 (current) | 4 | 251 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 541 | View |
| 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 |