2004 MERCURY SABLE
2 recalls, 75 complaints - 54 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.
04V330000 Jul 8, 2004
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence
THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
75 total complaints
5 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 10, 2020
Incident date: Feb 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. FRED BEANS FORD OF DOYLESTOWN (876 N EASTON RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902), (215) 348-2901) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 13, 2018
WHILE PARKED, TRIED TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY BUT CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ONLY WAY TO GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK IS TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES THEN SHIFT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE KEY TURNED TO OFF POSITION. BREAK LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED. I CHECK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 13, 2018
WHILE PARKED, TRIED TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY BUT CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ONLY WAY TO GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK IS TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES THEN SHIFT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE KEY TURNED TO OFF POSITION. BREAK LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED. I CHECK... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 13, 2018
WHILE PARKED, TRIED TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY BUT CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ONLY WAY TO GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK IS TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES THEN SHIFT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE KEY TURNED TO OFF POSITION. BREAK LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED. I CHECK... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 14, 2018
Incident date: Jun 14, 2018
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING ON A CITY STREET. I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A CRITICAL SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND ONLY HAS 78,000 MILES , VERY LOW FOR A 2004 VEHICLE. FORD MOTOR DEALER SAYS THERE IS N... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 4, 2017
Incident date: Nov 4, 2017
CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF TO ABOVE 55 MPH AT LOCAL ROAD, WHEN PUT TO PARKING, THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING AT MORE THAN 3500 RPM, IT WAS CRAZY, NEARLY KILLED SOME KIDS.
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: Oct 18, 2016
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING INABILITY TO GET SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK MODE. BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTED AFTER PARKING IN OUR GARAGE AND NOTICING THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEING ON ALL THE TIME. I DISCOVERED THAT TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO FIRST ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 16, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
I CONTACTED KEN GRODY FORD IN BUENA PARK,CA 2-3 MONTHS AGO TO ASK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR? THE MANAGER I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME "NO!" HE ALSO MAILED ME A COPY OF HIS "OASIS" SEARCH WHICH SHOWED NO RECALLS! HELP! [XXX] PLEASE MAIL ME RECALL ALERTS ON MY CAR! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT T... Read more
SEATS
Jun 16, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
I CONTACTED KEN GRODY FORD IN BUENA PARK,CA 2-3 MONTHS AGO TO ASK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR? THE MANAGER I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME "NO!" HE ALSO MAILED ME A COPY OF HIS "OASIS" SEARCH WHICH SHOWED NO RECALLS! HELP! [XXX] PLEASE MAIL ME RECALL ALERTS ON MY CAR! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 21, 2016
Incident date: Mar 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT RANDOMLY FLASHED AND THE ALARM RANDOMLY SOUNDED WITHIN LESS THAN THAN TWO DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND EXHIBITED RAPID ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND EXHIBITED RAPID ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 29, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
DRIVING ALONG RESIDENTIAL AREA, EXTREMELY LOUD BANG WITH BURNING RUBBER SMOKE. STOPPED IN ROAD LOOKED UNDER HOOD FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TRIED TO DRIVE AGAIN AND THERE WAS A BUMPING NOISE AND MORE RUBBER SMELL AND SMOKE. REPEAT INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVERS WHEEL CLEARANCE WAS DROPPED AND R... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 29, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
DRIVING ALONG RESIDENTIAL AREA, EXTREMELY LOUD BANG WITH BURNING RUBBER SMOKE. STOPPED IN ROAD LOOKED UNDER HOOD FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TRIED TO DRIVE AGAIN AND THERE WAS A BUMPING NOISE AND MORE RUBBER SMELL AND SMOKE. REPEAT INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVERS WHEEL CLEARANCE WAS DROPPED AND R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 21, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2014
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR WILL BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED. EXACT SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR RECALLS. ONLY WAYTO GET CAR OUT OF PARK IS TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING KEY IN IGNITION TO FIRST AVAIALBLE POSITION, THEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE SHIFT L... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 21, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2014
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR WILL BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED. EXACT SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR RECALLS. ONLY WAYTO GET CAR OUT OF PARK IS TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING KEY IN IGNITION TO FIRST AVAIALBLE POSITION, THEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE SHIFT L... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 21, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2014
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR WILL BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED. EXACT SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR RECALLS. ONLY WAYTO GET CAR OUT OF PARK IS TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING KEY IN IGNITION TO FIRST AVAIALBLE POSITION, THEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE SHIFT L... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
THE CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR DO THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK AND SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY ISSUE. RECALL #04S12 OR 04V106000. HOWEVER THE RECALL STOPS AT 2003. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME DEFECTIVE SWITCH IN IT BUT FORD IS REFUSING TO REPLACE IT. THEY CLAIM ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
THE CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR DO THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK AND SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY ISSUE. RECALL #04S12 OR 04V106000. HOWEVER THE RECALL STOPS AT 2003. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME DEFECTIVE SWITCH IN IT BUT FORD IS REFUSING TO REPLACE IT. THEY CLAIM ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
THE CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR DO THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK AND SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY ISSUE. RECALL #04S12 OR 04V106000. HOWEVER THE RECALL STOPS AT 2003. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME DEFECTIVE SWITCH IN IT BUT FORD IS REFUSING TO REPLACE IT. THEY CLAIM ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Dec 6, 2014
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR WILL BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED. EXACT SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR RECALLS. ONLY WAYTO GET CAR OUT OF PARK IS TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING KEY IN IGNITION TO FIRST AVAILABLE POSITION, THEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE SHIFT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Dec 6, 2014
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR WILL BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED. EXACT SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR RECALLS. ONLY WAYTO GET CAR OUT OF PARK IS TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING KEY IN IGNITION TO FIRST AVAILABLE POSITION, THEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE SHIFT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Dec 6, 2014
CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, NOR WILL BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED. EXACT SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR RECALLS. ONLY WAYTO GET CAR OUT OF PARK IS TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING KEY IN IGNITION TO FIRST AVAILABLE POSITION, THEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE SHIFT... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 21, 2014
Incident date: Nov 21, 2014
THE DRIVER SIDE, THREE POINT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY COMES UNLATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS IS EVEN AFTER THE BELT TONGUE IS IN PLACE, YOU HEAR A CLICK FROM THE LATCH CLOSING AND LOCKING AND THE BELT HAS BEEN PULLED ON TO TEST THE CONNECTION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND THE ATTE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 27, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE KEEPS CONSTANT SPEED EVEN AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IT'S LIKE A STUCK THROTTLE. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO APPLY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND STAMP ON THE ACCELERATOR. TRAFFIC HAD COME TO A STOP AND MY ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AT 3500 RP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
STARTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. PRESSED HARD ON BRAKES TO STOP, PUT IT ON PARK MODE. STILL RPM WAS AROUND 4000. TURNED OFF ENGINE. WHEN CRANKED BACK, RPM KEPT ON INCREASING WITHOUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. TAPPED HARD ON ACCELERATOR COUPLE OF TIMES, RPM WENT BACK TO NORMAL. *TR
ENGINE
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
STARTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. PRESSED HARD ON BRAKES TO STOP, PUT IT ON PARK MODE. STILL RPM WAS AROUND 4000. TURNED OFF ENGINE. WHEN CRANKED BACK, RPM KEPT ON INCREASING WITHOUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. TAPPED HARD ON ACCELERATOR COUPLE OF TIMES, RPM WENT BACK TO NORMAL. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND EXHIBITED RAPID ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 6, 2014
Incident date: May 25, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AND I GO OVER 50 MPH MY CAR WILL SPEED UP WHICH CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO COME APART AN D THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION SPEEDS UP. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 6, 2014
Incident date: May 25, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AND I GO OVER 50 MPH MY CAR WILL SPEED UP WHICH CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO COME APART AN D THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION SPEEDS UP. *TR
POWER TRAIN
May 6, 2014
Incident date: May 25, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AND I GO OVER 50 MPH MY CAR WILL SPEED UP WHICH CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO COME APART AN D THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION SPEEDS UP. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 26, 2013
Incident date: Nov 26, 2013
I RECEIVED A PANICKED PHONE CALL FROM MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AFTER A LIFE THREATENING EXPERIENCE. SHE WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, THE ENGINE RACED TO 4,000 RPM AND STAYED THERE, WHILE SHE FRANTICALLY PRESSED THE BRAKE. THANKFULLY SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN CONTR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 26, 2013
Incident date: Nov 26, 2013
I RECEIVED A PANICKED PHONE CALL FROM MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AFTER A LIFE THREATENING EXPERIENCE. SHE WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, THE ENGINE RACED TO 4,000 RPM AND STAYED THERE, WHILE SHE FRANTICALLY PRESSED THE BRAKE. THANKFULLY SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN CONTR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 4, 2013
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
THROTTLE GETS STUCK. THIS WAS REPAIRED IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 AND HAS OCCURRED AGAIN NOW IN OCTOBER 2013. STATEMENT FROM FORD DEALERSHIP NOV 4, 2013: SPEED CONTROL CABLE BROKEN NEEDS REPLACE MAY BE CAUSING THROTTLE LINKAGE TO BIND. DEALERSHIP INDICATES THAT A RECALL ON THE 2000-2003 MERCURY SABLES C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 5, 2013
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE HA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND THE RPMS INCREASED BEFORE THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 28, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT PEDAL FAULTY WITH SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL NHTSA I.D. # 04V10600...BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T ACTIVATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED AND WHEN PARKED TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR IS STUCK IN PARK POSITION. THESE SYMPTOMS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT FROM THE REAR AND OR LEAVE F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT PEDAL FAULTY WITH SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL NHTSA I.D. # 04V10600...BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T ACTIVATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED AND WHEN PARKED TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR IS STUCK IN PARK POSITION. THESE SYMPTOMS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT FROM THE REAR AND OR LEAVE F... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 28, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT PEDAL FAULTY WITH SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL NHTSA I.D. # 04V10600...BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T ACTIVATE WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED AND WHEN PARKED TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR IS STUCK IN PARK POSITION. THESE SYMPTOMS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT FROM THE REAR AND OR LEAVE F... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 16, 2013
Incident date: Jan 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGE THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKE... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 13, 2012
MY MERCURY SABLE 2004 BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CRUISING AT 35MPH AND HAD TROUBLE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN. BRAKING CAUSED A VIBRATION THE RPM'S WERE NOT GOING DOWN. DRIVING FURTHER I NOTED THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. TAPPING THE THE GAS PEDAL QUICKLY SOMETIMES CAUSE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 13, 2012
MY MERCURY SABLE 2004 BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CRUISING AT 35MPH AND HAD TROUBLE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN. BRAKING CAUSED A VIBRATION THE RPM'S WERE NOT GOING DOWN. DRIVING FURTHER I NOTED THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. TAPPING THE THE GAS PEDAL QUICKLY SOMETIMES CAUSE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 13, 2012
Incident date: Oct 8, 2012
THROTTLE GOT STUCK AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND NOW ITS A CONSTANT PROBLEM EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR I CAN GET IT TO STOP MOMENTARILY BY QUICKLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL WHERE IT WILL STOP ACCELERATING FOR A MOMENT BUT ONCE THE RPMS DROP AS LOW AS THEY ARE GOING TO GO IT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 13, 2012
Incident date: May 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 8 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MOVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT NO WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 11, 2012
Incident date: Apr 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 8, 2012
Incident date: Jun 10, 2010
WITHOUT WARNING I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WITH MY 2004 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER DRIVING MY CAR APPROXIMATELY 46 MILES (I LIVE 47 MILES FROM JOB) I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I WENT TO PROCEED THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, I WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. I HAD LOST FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Mar 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE MA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Mar 14, 2012
Incident date: May 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 50 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL POP. THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED TO 4000 WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT COASTED OFF THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. ONCE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Feb 27, 2012
I NOTICED THAT THE CAR DID NOT DECELERATE WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN I BRAKED, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE RACE EVEN FASTER. AT THE LIGHT I KEPT IT IN NEUTRAL AND GAVE IT GAS WHILE BRAKED. THEN IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL IDLE SP... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 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) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 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) | 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, 2004 MERCURY SABLE
54 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
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
0607
Dec 6, 2006
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES WITH HARD START WHEN OPERATING ON E85 FUEL, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB
04208
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
052218
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SPARK KNOCK, HESITATION ABOVE 3000 RPM, LOSS OF POWER, MISFIRE, AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO DETONATION AND PRE-IGNITION - 3.0L-2V VULCAN GAS/FFV. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *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
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
04224
Dec 31, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ACCELERATION PEDAL VIBRATION. *EH UPDATES. *TT
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042512
Dec 27, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NO CRANK - BATTERY DISCHARGED ON 3.0L 4V ENGINE. *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
041512
Sep 6, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE P0732. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
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
04158
Aug 9, 2004
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION. *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
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
01431
Jul 12, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE HARD START/NO START AND/OR SLIGHT SURGING AT IDLE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (MISFIRE). 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE (GAS AND FFV). *TT
17914
Jul 1, 2004
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTINUES TO RUN. *TT
17867
Jun 1, 2004
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VIBRATION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL 40-42 MPH ON 2004-2005 TAURUS/SABLE MODELS. *TT
17802
May 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED). *TT
17705
Apr 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER CONCERNS. *TT
17692
Apr 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START/NO START COLD AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P2196/P2198. *TT
17682
Apr 1, 2004
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VIBRATION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL 40-42 MPH. *TT
17653
Mar 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WITH FUEL IN TANK. *TT
17551
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1884. *MJ
0415
Jan 26, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17480
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NO START/HARD START CONDITION DURING A COLD START. *TT
17481
Jan 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING OR DURING TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT. ON 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) TEAR TAG PTF3. *TT
17511
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TT
17512
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0462 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW) OR P2067 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR B CIRCUIT LOW) CAUSED BY AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START SYSTEM. *TT
0464
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNCOMMANDED DECKLID OPENING, DOME-LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHIME SOUNDING, AND/OR MULTIPLE DOOR AJAR WARNING. *MJ
041410
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DUE TO WIRE HARNESS CHAFING. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *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
17210
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START OR ENGINE QUIT CONDITION AFTER CLOSING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID. *TT
19087
Apr 28, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT
051113
Oct 11, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS-3.0L 2V AND FLEX FUEL ENGINE. *SC
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 (current) | 2 | 75 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 251 | View |
| 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 |