Mercury Sable recalls and problems
14 recalls and 1,752 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
1,752
Crashes reported
128
Fires reported
24
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Mercury Sable by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Sable | 1 | 61 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Sable | 0 | 83 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Sable | 3 | 201 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 Sable | 3 | 440 | 32 | 5 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 Sable | 8 | 430 | 32 | 7 | 30 | 0 |
| 2000 Sable | 7 | 464 | 34 | 8 | 20 | 0 |
Most reported Mercury Sable problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 719 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 288 | |
| Power Train | 158 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 135 | |
| Electrical System | 106 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 106 | |
| Air Bags | 103 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 91 | |
| Visibility | 75 | |
| Structure | 50 |
All Mercury Sable recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-247 | Apr 26, 2016 | 2008 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. |
| 04V-332 | Jul 15, 2004 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new… |
| 04V-330 | Jul 8, 2004 | 2004 | Seats | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded. |
| 04V-105 | Mar 2, 2004 | 2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles can smolder or burn. |
| 04V-106 | Mar 2, 2004 | 2000–2003 | Exterior Lighting | Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. |
| 03V-087 | Mar 10, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Visibility | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-266 | Oct 2, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-144 | Apr 27, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger cars. |
| 01V-078 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. |
| 01V-075 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-396 | Nov 28, 2000 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner… |
| 00V-240 | Aug 24, 2000 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-242 | Aug 24, 2000 | 2000 | Equipment | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercury Sable?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Mercury Sable has the most reports (464). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Mercury Sable model years 2000–2004, 2008.
What are the most common Mercury Sable problems?
Owners report suspension, vehicle speed control, power train problems most often.