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2004 Mercury Sable recalls and problems

The 2004 Mercury Sable has 1 safety recall and 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
52
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Mercury Sable vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Mercury Sable recalls

Recall 04V-330: Seats

Reported Jul 8, 2004 · 24,277 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.

Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

2004 Mercury Sable problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control15
Power Train12
Service Brakes9
Exterior Lighting8
Electrical System6
Seats4
Seat Belts3
Engine3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Air Bags2
Unknown or Other2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 2
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
  • Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,794 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Mercury Sable complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 172,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 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 checked all the fuses and replaced the break lamp bulbs to troubleshoot issue according to owners manual however problem still exists. When researching online I read about the same exact issues occurring in same model and make that were recalled. I went to my nearest ford dealership to inform them about…
Air Bags · at 78,000 miles · reported 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 no recall of any kind on this car. I AM a retired senior citizen and this is my only form of transportation.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 2 miles · reported 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 · at 28,100 miles · reported Oct 24, 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 indent that the shift lever can be placed in the neutral mode so engine can be started. In driving the car, the brake lights do not work. When stopping the car and shifting to the park mode, the shift lever cannot be taken out of the park mode without going through the sequence described above.…
Service Brakes · reported Jun 16, 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 to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mercury Sable have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mercury Sable: 04V-330 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mercury Sable?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (15 reports), followed by power train (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,794 miles.

Are Mercury recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.